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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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- Preview the Entry List for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentuckyby Sally Spickard
Entries for the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, which runs alongside the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event’s CCI5* class, have been published after some logistical juggling on the part of the organizing team to accommodate as many entries
- 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships Presented by Nutrena Feeds Heads West to Galway Downsby Edited Press Release
After two years on the East Coast, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to be packing our bags and heading West for the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena
- Wednesday News & Notesby Eventing Nation
We invite you to join us in remembering Happy Times, the longtime partner and hall of fame horse of Sam Griffiths who passed away this week at the age of 25. “A son of the
- International Rider Clinics Coming to the West Coast, Organized by Athletuxby Allie Heninger
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Athletux (@athletux) Athletux is thrilled to be coordinating an exclusive clinic series in 2025 with several amazing international clinicians. Jonelle Price, Emily King, Mark Todd, and
- Riders Testing Out AI-Written Dressage Tests; FEI Reviewing Legalityby Sally Spickard
Word is spreading through the barns that several upper-level riders have quietly turned to AI tools—like ChatGPT—to help create customized dressage tests designed to highlight their horse’s strengths (and conveniently avoid their weaknesses). “I just
- Tuesday News & Notes from Kentucky Performance Productsby Eventing Nation
Woweee – words are failing me so I’ll keep it brief, but, I wanted to take a minute to celebrate the very special day… Posted by Nicola Wilson Equestrian on Sunday, March 30, 2025 This one’s