All Blog Posts Tagged 'riding' (641)

Paige Presents: This Week in Horse History - November 2nd Through November 8th

November 2nd through November 8th

November 3rd, 1967 – This was the first day of the first annual All American Quarter Horse Congress. The Congress was held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, and lasted from November 3rd through the 5th. It was sponsored by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association and was attended by more than 5,000 horsepeople. It… Continue

Added by Paige Cerulli on November 2, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

More about Spruce Meadows '09

The Equi-Fair and World Market

Two large buildings (the Riding Hall and Equi-plex) hold a combined total of over 100,000 SqFt of indoor and outdoor vendor space. Items include horse trailers, farm equipment, barns, and of course, saddles and tack, along with equestrian themed gifts and clothing. Vendors hail from around the globe, including France, Germany, Ireland, the US, Holland and Australia.

This is also a great… Continue

Added by KatyM., Community News on November 1, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

What the judges want to "hear" when they listen to your dressage horse's musical freestyle!

When the judges are listening to your music, what are they listening for?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do the judges evaluate my music?”

I’m going to go over the guidelines that are given to the judges so you can be on the same page as they are. In last month’s newsletter, I did an audio clip on what the judges are looking for. But so many of you have asked me to put it in print so here it is.

There are four categories that the… Continue

Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on October 30, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Movin' On Up

Dressage competitions are comprised of a series of levels, and tests within each level increase in complexity. The "official" starting level (in the U.S.) is Training Level, though there is an "unofficial" Introductory Level for those who want to get their feet wet with a simpler test, without cantering. After Training Level comes First Level, and this is the earliest stage at which you can qualify to perform Musical Freestyle. Let me get one thing clear: I have no illusions about my abilities,… Continue

Added by saddlebroke on October 25, 2009 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Im on Van Island and LOVING IT!!!

So, after enduring -15 tempatures in Manitoba, fog so thick in Edmonton that you can cut a hole in it, and the 2 hr farry ride to the island, we are doing pretty good. We got here I sware by a divine blessing. But now that I'm here, I really love it. Today Im going to call (hopefully) my new employer, and set up a time to meet with her early this coming week to see her barn, and hopefully try out a horse that she has for sale. Im really excited. I have, by the way, been off riding for 2 months… Continue

Added by Rachel G on October 24, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

Not quite the start I planned to my blogging life but ...

I'd intended to use my Barnmice blog to record elements of my my equestrian journey that I thought might interest, inform or 'delight' others.

Real life etc seems to be blocking much of equestrian my journey currently. So in the interests of taking a small step to start my blogging life, let me share with you a link to an article that seems to be causing an international stir in the cyber dressage community.…

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Added by Maria C on October 23, 2009 at 4:00am — 4 Comments

Is Posting in Western Different than English? What about Diagonals?

Question: I am just learning to ride western. I have been riding english for 5 years. Will I need to learn how to post all over again? Is there a difference? I don’t want to look stupid. And how do I get diagonals?

Answer from April Reeves, Horseman's U.com: Posting the trot in Western is the same as English. Remember, horses cannot distinguish the difference in disciplines, only humans do. The movements of a single horse are the same regardless of a Western or English… Continue

Added by April Reeves on October 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Dressage Two-Step

Dressage is often compared to dancing with your horse. I soon learned that with a young horse, the choreography involves two steps forward, and one step back, if you're very lucky.

My dance with Sammie had us tripping over our feet a bit at first, but we soon established a rhythm. As I mentioned at the end of my last post, once I adopted a more confidant attitude (even if I had to fake it), we started making progress. Lisa was very happy with my improved longeing skills, and… Continue

Added by saddlebroke on October 18, 2009 at 7:30pm — 8 Comments

Horse Riding Adventures Throughout the World

In the next issue of Horse and Pony News, I will have an article based on an interview with a very special person, Darley Newman. She has her own TV show in PBS called Equitrekking. Her show is about riding adventures throughout the world.

Her website:

http://www.equitrekking.com

Local PBS TV Schedule:

http://www.equitrekking.com/tv/schedule.php

Meet Darley… Continue

Added by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez on October 12, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Ups and downs

I didn’t win! So I left the BHS Young Instructor of the Year final quite disappointed. Having said that, it was a great experience and I did learn a lot, so overall I am pleased that I entered. It was good to meet other people of my own age, following similar paths and also the judges who were all Fellows of the BHS. It is a fabulous opportunity to take part in such a competition and I will be going back next year for another try.

Last Saturday I visited Oldencraig EC in Surrey to… Continue

Added by Anna Trinder on October 10, 2009 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Back to the Ponies

Labour Day weekend saw us presenting 3 animals at the North American Sport Pony Inspection.

Quest For Gold (Rocko's Gold X Shades of Spring) - First Premium with a score of 7.3

Appassianata DS (*Rhoson Pasiant X Clovercroft Lucky Jenny) - First Premium with a score of 7.6

Clovercroft Jenny (actually Clovercroft Lucky Jenny but they have an 18 character limit on names) - First Premium with a score of 7.1

Quest and Apple are both Half-Welsh but distinctly different… Continue

Added by Diana on October 3, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

October News Letter Going Out Tonight!!

Hey everyone... just letting you know that my Oct. News Letter is going out tonight! At midnight!! if you would like to receive this months news letter filled with tips to riding with music, tips from my favorite farrier, audio link about what the judges are looking (listening) for, and more, sign up on my web site...

www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com

I also would love to hear from you on a few topics... so write in and ask you question, or give me you thoughts!! Ruth…

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Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on October 1, 2009 at 7:29pm — 2 Comments

Lessons From Sam by Robert Pruitt

He had been sold a few times before. An old Quarter Horse named Sam. He was respectful but knew who he was and wasn't impressed with anyone, anymore. I could put a halter on him; tie the lead rope in a circle and any small child could control him like he had the best custom bridle and reins. Sam would never take one false step with a child on his back, or a quick step or any step that might frighten a child. Twenty years old, Sam was a big stocky and still powerful old style… Continue

Added by Bob Pruitt on September 29, 2009 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Vermont Horse Farm Showcases Dressage and Good Horsemanship.

Horse Farm in Vermont Showcases Dressage Training and Good Horsemanship

www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com

www.easthillfarm.org

Working together

East Hill Farm in Plainfield, Vermont showcases the best dressage training and horsemanship around. Founded in 1976, East Hill Farm is one of the oldest and well regarded equestrian… Continue

Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on September 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

looking for a cross.

hello everyone,

my name is jay and i'm looking for a horse to spend the next few years with while i get back into horses. i am debating weather going to buy a yearling or go to a breeder looking for a certin horse. Last year i went to the equine affaire and met a beautiful horse that was a standardbred/draft cross. i've never drooled or wanted a horse like him as bad as i did, and i thought maybe i'd get over it when i got home. But now i'm looking to buy a horse to work with… Continue

Added by Jay on September 22, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

Paige Presents: This Week in Horse History - September 21st through 26th

September 21, 2002 – For the first time ever, the United States driving team won the Silver Medal at the Four-In-Hand Driving World Championship. Previously the best finish for the United States team in the event had been fourth. In 2002, though, the United States placed second, with the Netherlands coming in first and Germany coming in third. The Driving Championship was part of the 2002 World Equestrian Games, which were held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Added by Paige Cerulli on September 21, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

New Horse, First Show

My boyfriend and I took my horse to a Canadian Horse show... our first show together. I was a little worried about how each of us would handle the event, but I am thrilled that the little lad was stellar and his humans had a great time. By day 3 he was getting a little stir crazy, since at home he is never in a stall, but with lots of walking and exploring, he settled down... and he was wonderful in the show ring. We even came home with some pretty "souvenirs". :)

We would like to… Continue

Added by Ferrous on September 21, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

chloe jet charlie

chloe and jet have been out for a great hack today great sunshine and lots of fun going to take jet free jumping tomorrow first time he will have done this wish me luck

Added by Anne Marie Turnbull on September 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Nominate Chloe Please

Chloe is enjoying her acheivements and reward for the patience and perseverance that she has shown with Jet, Chloe won a championship at Bicton by jumping three consecutive clear rounds what a little star. Talking of star would all you great Barnmice followers please add Chloe to the nomination in the Horse and Hound by visiting http://www.feiawards.org and going to the… Continue

Added by Anne Marie Turnbull on September 14, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

So far...

October 2009

September 7, 2009 by annatrinder

How good it feels to be back in England! Finn (my 6 month old Irish Jack Russell ) travelled well, enjoying his boat trip and is now settling into a new routine. He has already been up to London, enjoying the trains and buses but not overly keen on the Underground as it was a hot day. My youngest sister Sophie has just started work for ‘Naked Communications’ as a Junior Strategist so we popped in to say hello to her and also visited Vic… Continue

Added by Anna Trinder on September 9, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment