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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.
The Camp Cook: Kurt Winner
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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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- Monday News & Notes from Futuretrackby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Billys Shady OLY (@laurenbillysshady) Many congratulations to the newest baby eventer (or maybe baby Ironman-runner, if baby Ben takes after his dad!) to join the
- Sunday Linksby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Nicholson Eventing (@laurenkieffereventing) It’s never a bad idea to get out and volunteer! And, on the flip side, it’s also important to remember that our
- Boyd Martin Dominates Stable View Spring CCI4*-Sby Shelby Allen
Boyd Martin very nearly swept the Stable View Spring CCI4*-S podium this weekend in Aiken, S.C., claiming 1st, 2nd and 4th among a stand-out class. The placings shuffled between his three horses, but Boyd refused to concede the top spot
- Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brandsby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kentucky Three-Day Event (@kentuckythreedayevent) Now that the fields have been revealed for Defender Kentucky (which is SO CLOSE now!), it’s time to keep an eye on
- Boyd Martin Sitting Top Three in Stable View CCI4*-Sby Edited Press Release
The morning began humid with a slight breeze. As the sun peeked over the horizon the Stable View warm-up rings were filled with grays, bays, and chestnuts. The CCI2*-S and CCI3*-S divisions did their dressage
- A Day in the Life with #Supergroom Andrea Hill and Ariel Graldby Andrea Hill
Being a groom for a Team USA rider may not always be glamorous, but it is a role I wouldn’t trade for the world. Join me as I take you through what a typical day