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Ranch Versatility – Part II
One of the things I have seen in the last few years is the growth in popularity of Ranch Riding and Versatility and people buying Reining Horses that are not quite making it in the reining world and then using them for Ranch Versatility. However, most reining horses carry their heads down below their withers. When a horse gets relaxed and soft, the head drops lower and lower. While some reining trainers like it when the horse keeps its head low, the Ranch Versatility rulebook is very clear that a natural head carriage is desired. I am seeing a lot of Reining horses used for Ranch Versatility and while these horses do well, the low headset goes against what Ranch Versatility is all about and does not work well for the horse.
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The summer season of trail riding is now in full swing
The summer season of trail riding is now in full swing. With most schools closed for the summer, people are looking for places to ride their horses. We have a special event that you, your family and friends might enjoy with their horses. Even if you do not have a horse, but have some experience riding, we can supply horses. Over the years, I have always enjoyed combining horse vacations with historical locations.
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The Magnificent Met Mounted Police Return To Olympia, The London International Horse Show
Adding to this year’s stellar line-up of entertainment, the Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police will be returning with their breath-taking Activity Ride, a phenomenal demonstration of skill and bravery as they negotiate hazards, portraying complete trust between horse and Officer. Expect horses jumping through a solid paper wall, fire, and many more edge-of-the-seat moments as the horses boldly illustrate their nerves of steel, in perfect formation.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve Like The French: Gougeres
Fireworks exploding, people cheering, champagne corks popping; the familiar sounds of New Year’s...
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- Thursday News & Notes from Virginia Horse Center Foundationby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by ClipMyHorse.TV USA (@clipmyhorse.tv_usa) A fun throwback Thursday for you today as we head into CHIO Aachen next week. Will Coleman made history in 2021 with Off
- US Equestrian Open of Eventing: Where Things Stand After the Spring Qualifiersby Sally Spickard
We’re just about halfway to the $200,000 Final of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing, and the leaderboard is starting to take shape — though if we’ve learned anything from the first few qualifier legs,
- Wednesday News & Notes from Maryland International CCI & H.T.by Eventing Nation
There’s been a change made to the U.S. lineup headed to CHIO Aachen in July after Karma, who was to be competed as an individual with James Alliston, picked up an injury that will prevent
- German Squad Named for CHIO Aachenby Sally Spickard
Germany has tapped the riders it will be sending to compete on “home” turf at CHIO Aachen in July (July 4-5 will see the eventing competition during this 10-day festival). The following pairs have been
- British Equestrian Announces Nominated Entries for Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025by Edited Press Release
Nominated entries for the British Equestrian eventing squad, in partnership with Agria, listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname, with horses for each athlete then listed alphabetically: Rosalind Canter (39) from Hallington, Lincolnshire, with Alex Moody
- US Equestrian Approves New Rule Changes Focused on Equine Welfare and Fairness in Sportby Edited Press Release
In a continued effort to strengthen equine welfare and support the integrity of equestrian sport, the US Equestrian (USEF) Board of Directors approved a series of impactful rule changes during its Mid-Year Board Meeting, held