What is a ditch, anyway? At eventing's entry levels, it's no more than three feet wide and 12 inches deep. It doesn't need to be huge, however, to pose an...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/eventing/jump_ditches_041304/
Do look for characteristics of any good equine athlete: a supple, powerful, forward way of moving a clean, refined throatlatch and a jaw channel wide enough to fit your fist in withers blending...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/breeding/breeding121203/
I very much like this rider's old-fashioned leg with her foot on the inside of the iron. This foot position gives a lot of security, especially combined with a lowered...
A relatively recent discovery, the energy therapy known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) combines principles of both mind/body medicine and acupuncture. The goal is to positively influence energy flow. EFT is...
April 27, 2012--Senior horses have always held a special place in the hearts of their owners, and Purina is recognizing those deep connections with the online Senior Horse...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/purina-announces-senior-horse-tales-contest-winners/
That supposition is not really true, however. There will be a ranking after tomorrow's trial; then candidates will compete in two observation classes at shows across the country and Canada...
Troubleshooting Contact My rule of thumb is: two-thirds outside rein, one-third inside rein. If my horse is too strong on the inside rein, I want some of that weight to...
[/caption] Anything can happen in horse sports, but it’s less likely in Olympic dressage, where competitors perform well-rehearsed movements on which they have been judged at many other venues. The...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/olympics-2012/olympics-2012-dressage/2012-olympic-dressage-preview/
July 16, 2012--It has been a few days since my last update and wanted to fill you in on what was happening. The horses continue to be doing very well,...
July 18, 2012--Hooray, we made it to Chantilly! This morning we woke up extra early to get all the horses done before they shipped to Chantilly. First, I had a lesson...
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