Monthly Archives: February 2012

Forward and Back in a LineThe idea: By rhythmically alternating five and six strides in a line (see photos below), you’ll start to figure out what you need to do to adjust rhythmically on course for your horse’s natural stride … Continue reading →

Scott Stewart on Garfield at the 2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals ©Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore Quick: What’s the key ingredient of most winning hunter rounds? Seeing every jumping distance? Wrong! It’s rhythm—an even rhythm, consistent pace. In fact, a rhythmic round … Continue reading →

via youtube.com After a good dressage test of just over 70% and a clear showjumping with a tight and twisitng course on Saturday we were in 3rd place. On Sunday we managed another clear round in the crosscountry, even though … Continue reading →

On Saturday we were coming 3rd after dressage and stayed there with a clear in showjumping over a tight course with some slippery sections. On Sunday morning for the Crosscountry the warm up was a bit awkward with cars and … Continue reading →

Arlene “Tuny” Page rides a correct extended trot on Alina. Her 13-year-old Danish mare displays a “controlled explosion with maximum confidence.” © Susan J. Stickle I love riding the extended trot on my dressage horses. When I ask my Grand … Continue reading →

Had riding club rally on the weekend and used it as an opportunity to try out a new jumping saddle. Bad point is that it is brown and I have nothing in brown to match. Good points are that it … Continue reading →

Please read the attached Participant Information sheet and then go to the link for the survey. All research done with regards to horses helps all horse people from all disciplines and is your chance to do your bit to figure … Continue reading →

After 2 days of having to eat grass in a fresh paddock Jarrah is so tired he had to have an afternoon nap before the nights activities commenced under a full moon. Hope he is not going to turn into … Continue reading →

Even an Olympic silver medallist enjoys a day out at her old (and recently re-started) Pony Club. Sonja Johnson took her ‘ponies’ (including EA Elite Squad listed Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison aka Ben Pony) to Many Peaks Pony Club recently where … Continue reading →