All Blog Posts Tagged 'mclain ward' (3)

Mares: The Fairer Sex?

It is well known that a prejudice exists in the showjumping world against mares and it is not without some cause. Mares can be harder to ride, more highly strung and sensitive, and much more likely to accept suggestions rather than demands from a rider. While it is true that mares do not suit all riders, and few beginners, riders aiming at higher levels should not overlook them. That renowned sensitivity for which mares are famous can be channeled into carefulness with…

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Added by chris hickey on April 28, 2011 at 10:33am — 4 Comments

Natural Horsemanship in the Grand Prix Ring – is there a link?

Natural Horsemanship in the Grand Prix Ring – is there a link?

By Lindsey Forkun, www.LFEquestrian.com

 

Natural horsemanship is a training phenomenon that has been gaining popularity all over the world. Primarily it seems that mostly Western riders and pleasure riders are the ones to pick up this new technique, but what about the English and Jumper riders? What about in the Grand Prix Show Jumping…

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Added by Lindsey Forkun on December 13, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Day 5 - the CN International

The very big news today is the CN International. McLain Ward has been wanting to win this class for years and today was his day. He and his amazing mare Sapphire had two clear rounds as did Eric Lamaze on his equally amazing stallion Hickstead. Ward had to go first in the jump-off and had a clean round that was deceptively fast.





Then Lamaze put in a very quick clean round to great cheering, but looking at the clock, everyone suddenly… Continue

Added by KatyM., Community News on September 13, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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