Training In Intervals
Most riders probably haven’t thought about intervals since high school gym class when an instructor told you to execute repetitions of a particular exercise followed by rest periods of the same duration.
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Author: Jec A. Ballou
Ride And Tying Through The Redwoods: A Personal Account Of The 2009 World Championship
It was the day of the Ride and Tie Championships in Humboldt County. I woke up to the sound of hoof beats on the road outside my tent. I was worried I had slept too late, but the clock only read 5:45 a.m. The night before, there had been lots of wind and some rain. Between my waking up from the noise of the storm and dreaming the tent was going to blow away, I hadn’t gotten much sleep.
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Improving Your Horse’s Proprioception
When I’m giving lessons, I often find myself blurting out comments about improving a horse’s proprioception. Then it occurs to me that maybe riders don’t know what that funny word actually means. So, let’s take a quick look at this!
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What Is The American Competitive Trail Horse Association?
Our organization is called the American Competitive Trail Horse Association, or ACTHA. Our purpose is to give recognition to the American Trail Horse. Our motto is “Not Just a Trail Horse anymore.” We think this is a great sport where families and friends can get together and learn to demonstrate their horse’s abilities and have fun.
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Barrel Bonanza: The Basics Of Gymkhana
Gymkhana is an exciting, family-oriented equestrian sport in which riders compete in a number of different events. Each event is made up of a set pattern of obstacles, and the riders are timed as they race around and through the obstacles.
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