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Strategies for Downhill and Ditches on the Cross Country Course

I am often asked what types of strategies I am thinking about for different types of jumps, that aspiring eventers might also keep in mind.



When I ask riders what they most fear it is normally jumping downhill, apexes (corners) and ditches. I'll focus on downhill and ditches today.



When I walk a course and I’m walking it to ride a young horse, I’m very mindful of the lay of the land. I will plan to slow down in plenty of time when a downhill jump is coming up, as the…

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Added by Megan Jones on August 12, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Ride Fit 1-2-3 More Stretches: Get better shoulders

Hi,



Since the questions and comments to last weeks' lengthy blog on stretching were related to how to get better shoulder mobility, I've uploaded a new video showing some pre and post ride stretches for chest and shoulders.



http://www.barnmice.com/video/chest-stretches-for-riders-aug



You can post comments, questions and even photos to this Ride Fit blog anytime. The… Continue

Added by Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com on August 12, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

A day in the life of....

As a young girl, I had a dream to work with horses - I spent countless hours at the local riding school working as payment for my lessons. (although I would have worked for FREE but don't you dare tell them that!) We at HorseJobs.ca are planning a series on "a day in the life of.." and are focusing on the stories of riders like YOU who have worked your way through the horse industry.



Tell us your story, about the work you do and your journey, for a chance to win a HorseJobs.ca cooler… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on August 11, 2009 at 11:06pm — 3 Comments

Reading Dusty Tomes of Horsemanship



I started reading non-fiction books about horses for about 47 years ago when I got my first serious horse book "Cavalcade of American Horses" by Pers Crowell. Since then I have been trying to read just about every non-fiction horse book I have run across. In 1963 I got access to books on HOW TO RIDE in my junior high school library and have been reading books on how to ride ever since. In high school I finally got access to two serious riding books, "Common Sense Horsemanship"…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on August 10, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Understanding Why Riding to Music Works!

I am amazed at how perfect music can improve and enhance a horse's movement and the rider's rhythm! When music fits the horse and rider, both the quality of the gaits and movements improve. The music enhances both the artistic aspect and the technical side of the ride. Because rhythm is maintained!

After years of studying the effects of music I…

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Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on August 9, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Topping off a great week - some CNE Results

Well I just got news that the Percheron mare that I prepped for my boss went Supreme Champion at the CNE. I know she still has the Mare Cart class yet to go, so I will have to wait to hear the news on that class.



Also the 4 year old Clydesdale gelding (over 18.2hh) that I have been "creating" since last Sept is most likely sold. I like this gelding but I hear that I might get a couple of fancy young geldings in replacement to "create". Nothing like taking a gangly, growthy youngster… Continue

Added by Diana on August 9, 2009 at 7:50am — No Comments

Love the horse Blogs

Did you know that there almost no better way to promote your business than get involved with blogs and the horse community. I just thought that I would put that fact out there. I love blogs and I love the horse business world. I believe that the horse industry has it own set of rules for marketing.



One of the things I adore the most, it the intimacy that is required between the horse owner and the store owner. If I want to have a life long friend and customer, I better not only know… Continue

Added by Roberta Edstrom on August 8, 2009 at 12:10pm — No Comments

MIchigan's Shore to Shore Endurance Ride Week - Aug 2-5/09 (or what I did anyways)

Friends have been talking about what an awesome experience the Shore to Shore Endurance Ride Week is so finally we bit the bullet in order to work on Bask N Coins' (Loosi's) ApHC Medallion.



On Sat drove to the beautiful town of Oscoda MI to the base camp for the first 2 days of competition. Having met most of the ride management (manager, head vet, timer) at the White River Ride we were made to feel like long lost friends.



We quickly set up camp and then headed back down… Continue

Added by Diana on August 8, 2009 at 9:54am — No Comments

Kentucky Horse Council Standards for Equine Care - A guide to keeping healthy horses?

The Kentucky Horse Council (www.kentuckyhorse.org) recently developed an eight page educational guide called Minimum Standards for Equine Care in Kentucky.



The guide is a free resource offered for educational purposes to horse owners, potential horse owners, law enforcement officials, and all horse interested individuals.



The guide features photographs which depict healthy horses receiving good care Minimum Standards for Equine Care in Kentucky and is deemed appropriate… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on August 7, 2009 at 3:45pm — No Comments

An Exercise for a Proper Jump Approach

Very often problems on approach are caused by rider involvement in the wrong areas and an incorrect focus. The rider’s focus should be on trying to keep a nice regular and balanced approach, while staying within a rhythm, not the take off distance from the fence.





Crooked approach

It is vitally important for the horse to…

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Added by Tim Stockdale on August 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Use Visualization When Riding Your Training Level Dressage Horse



Here's a fun training tip that uses visualization to help you ride your Training Level Dressage horse better. I call it RIDES WITH FRUIT.



I'm sure you remember Kevin Costner's movie, Dances with Wolves. Well, I call this training tip, Rides with Fruit. I thought it was appropriate since it's summer, and many of us start to eat more fruits and vegetables.



So let's use visualization and bring some fruity images to your dressage horse! When you're on a circle, your…

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Added by Jane Savoie on August 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Equine Science: Weekly News and Trivia Question - August 6, 2009

Welcome to the first August edition of the Equine Science blog. Here's this week's round up of science news from the equestrian world:



Tomorrow (Saturday Aug 8) sees a seminar on “Science of Horses” at Gloucester County College, in the US. The event is aimed to educate school teachers and those working in further education in agricultural and equine areas such as 4-H. The session covers basic horse behaviour, careers and education, nutrition as well as equine abnormalities.… Continue

Added by Chloé Sharrocks on August 7, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

The Right Thing

This painting is of Nanning, a Friesian stallion with such stature, he stands out in a crowd -- even a crowd of Friesians!



Friesians seem to be such willing horses, always willing to do the right thing. Not all horses are like that (and probably not all Friesians are really like that either!), but after having just read Mark Rashid's new book, Whole Horse, Whole… Continue

Added by Karen Brenner on August 7, 2009 at 6:19am — No Comments

EVEN MARK TODD CAN BE LED ASTRAY – Part 4

It is to the advantage of the European stud books to be quiet about their thoroughbred genes as they develop their highly successful brands…and that is what most have become. They are often presented as breeds but in fact they are brands, and part of a marketing system rather than a method of showing the true breeding of horses. A number of leading sires are even approved by all the major European stud books, and therefore have registered offspring in different stud books. In addition many…

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Added by William Micklem on August 7, 2009 at 4:00am — 41 Comments

Been awhile

It's been some time since I've been on here, too busy I guess. Things have been going well with Monty though we have hit a couple of snags in his training. Still that is to be expected with a youngster and overall, my trainer is quite happy with his progress, and so am I.

I went to check out the Standardbred Schooling Show at the Langely Riders arena a couple of weeks ago and really quite enjoyed it. I had thought to take Monty to the one coming up just for the fun of it, but I may… Continue

Added by April Keays on August 6, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

We made it!



Despite appalling weather (felt like it NEVER stopped raining - though the photos make it look as if we have had sunshine every day!) I got back from Ride Bare on Sunday, joined on the last day by my partner Andy and 2 friends on 3 of our other horses :-)



Full story is on www.rockleyfarm.blogspot.com and I will put clips and pics up here as soon as I can… Continue

Added by Nic Barker on August 6, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Ride Fit 1-2-3: Stretches for Riders

Hi,

I'm sitting in my training studio and it seems eerily quiet these days- except anywhere near horse show grounds. For some of you, the show season is in full swing with long days, and long weeks. It seems like the summer daylight hours just give us more time to work: more time to train, more time at the barn—and less time for other things, like off-horse exercise. And with the sun rising later and setting just a little sooner- it's like we're really trying to 'make hay while the sun… Continue

Added by Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com on August 5, 2009 at 11:09pm — 1 Comment

A kiss...

...For my beloved.

My friend Alex took this great picture today. I was getting ready for a ride and Bruvin wanted some attention. I had no idea Alex was taking pictures but when she sent this to me later today I was so happy! Isn’t it gorgeous?

Do notice that his head is bigger than my upper body ;)


-Hannah

Added by Hannah on August 5, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Photos from the Mimosa Cup - Caledon Hunt Club, August 2, 2009

Hello!

:)



....just thought that I'd post a series of pics from the Mimosa Cup (Aug 2, 2009) in case there are people reading on this board who went to it... we took a lot of pics, so there might be some of you!…





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Added by Jeanine Boulter-Bitzer on August 4, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Rachel Alexander and Calvin win the Haskell today..against the boys!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQ-oPTxsGo

Another amazing race!

Added by Lori Tankel on August 2, 2009 at 10:37pm — No Comments

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