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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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- Weekend Winners: Coconino, Bouckaert, & Mile Highby Gillian Warner
It was a quieter weekend, with three events running: Coconino, Bouckaert, and Mile High. We saw plenty of Eventers making their way to these events, and we’re taking a minute to celebrate the successes we
- Monday News & Notes from Futuretrackby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fair Hill International (@fairhillint) Ready to mix things up this summer? 🐴💥 Fair Hill International’s fan-favorite DerbyCross is right around the corner! This fun, low-pressure schooling
- Karin Donckers Calls Time on Legendary Career of Fletcha van’t Verahofby Sally Spickard
“How do you know when to retire a horse?” Kentucky 5* winner Tamie Smith mused in a text conversation recently, speaking of her horse of a lifetime partner, Mai Baum (who, speaking of, will retire
- Sunday Linksby Eventing Nation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonelle Price (@jonelle_price) We bid CHIO Aachen farewell after an incredible few days of eventing competition. Today, we wrap the entire festival up with the Rolex
- The Clock’s The Key: Dispatches from Cross-Country Day at Aachenby Tilly Berendt
As a seasoned Aachenite – this is my sixth time at the German high temple of horse sport – there are a few things I know to be true every year. The time will always,
- Follow Along with the Action from Aachen: Live Blog from the Cross Country at CHIO Aachenby Cheg Darlington
The eventing competition over in Aachen is well underway with both dressage and show jumping having taken place yesterday, meaning we’re in for one heck of a finale this morning as the international field take