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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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- A Brighter Moon: How Full Moon Farm’s Eventing Foundation is Widening Eventing’s Orbitby Sally Spickard
Tucked into the rolling hills of Finksburg, MD, Full Moon Farm has been a local mainstay in the Mid-Atlantic equestrian scene for over 30 years. Known for its warm welcome and grassroots focus, the farm
- Saturday Links from World Equestrian Brandsby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Steverson (@bookipsies_) Is there anything MORE RELATABLE on the internet currently than this series from Sydney Steverson? We think not. Which warm-up archetype is your
- Irish Team Named for CHIO Aachenby Sally Spickard
The Irish team heading to CHIO Aachen in July (July 4-5 will see eventing competition action in Germany) has been named! Here’s a look at the pairs who will be representing the Irish in just
- Girl On Fire: Samantha Lissington is Riding the Waveby Sally Spickard
It’s been a big spring for British-based Kiwi rider Samantha Lissington, who rode the wave of a triple podium sweep at Royal Jump’s CCI4*-L in Chaumont-en-Vexin, France to an additional podium finish in the CCI5* at
- Friday News & Notes from Stable Viewby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Chronicle of the Horse (@chronofhorse) A very cool art piece leads us off today as The Chronicle of the Horse’s Junior Gallery is now open
- Vanessa Coleman Named Chief Competition and Operating Officer of Equestrian Events, Inc.by Edited Press Release
The Board of Directors of Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), a non-profit, charitable organization that supports the development of equestrian sports by staging sporting events at the highest level, is thrilled to announce the naming of