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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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- Friday News & Notes from Stable Viewby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Full Moon Farm Eventing Foundation (@fmf.eventing.foundation) In the midst of all the schedules, scores, and saddle time, here’s your reminder not to lose sight of why
- Sweden’s Louise Romeike Leads Marbach CCI4*-S After Dressageby Edited Press Release
The following press release has been translated from German; please forgive any translation errors! At precisely 9 a.m. on Thursday, the opening day of the 2025 International Marbach Eventing, 33-year-old Fouaad Mirza entered Dressage Arena
- Boyd Martin & Buck Davidson to Compete in FEI Arena Eventing at Devonby Edited Press Release
Two of the nation’s top international event riders, Boyd Martin and Buck Davidson—both based in Unionville, Pennsylvania—will compete in the FEI Arena Eventing class presented by B&D Builders and Goshen Hill Farm at the historic Devon Horse
- “He’s the Horse I Didn’t Know I Needed”: Catching Up with Dondanteby Ema Klugman
Five-star horses are a different breed than the average event horse. They have that little something extra—whether it be extra scope, extra heart, extra intelligence, or just that extra desire to make it happen. The
- Thursday News & Notes from VHC Eventingby Eventing Nation
Today we are remembering Rise Against, the longtime upper-level horse partnered with California-based Bunnie Sexton who passed away recently. Rise Against carried the flag for the Thoroughbred sport horse, competing four times at the Kentucky
- US Equestrian Announces Combinations for the 2025 U.S. Eventing European Development Tour Including Defender U.S. Eventing Team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Bicton CCIO4*-NC-Sby US Equestrian Press Release
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected for the 2025 U.S. Eventing European Development Tour, including those selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton