Archive for July, 2009

Viggo Mortensen Writes about Rex Peterson

I have had the privilege of learning about horses and riding from Rex Peterson, and the good fortune to watch up-close the remarkable results he achieves with even the most challenging of horses and riders. He has guided me through the movies “Hidalgo” and “Appaloosa”, and I have been lucky to become his friend and [...]

Wed July 22nd, 2009 by laurel
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Training Level Schoolmaster For Sale

Talented Selle Francais with miles of experience is now available for sale or lease to the right situation. Indy is a bold, confident jumper who will never stop. He always finishes on his dressage score and is happy to gallop cross country any day. He is a classic schoolmaster for the up and coming rider [...]

Wed July 22nd, 2009 by laurel
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Water Jump on the Cross Country Course

Kestrel jumps through the water easily this year, after schooling the water complex many times and Joa learning to ride to it correctly, Kestrel has no problem with the water. This element of the course often causes problems for riders because they do not take the time to school it properly or learn to approach [...]

Wed July 22nd, 2009 by laurel
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Cross Country

Preparing for the cross country course, Joa is putting studs in her mount, Kestrel so that he does not slip before or after the fences. Joa put in a stellar performance and jumped around the challenging course within the time to help the pair win the novice division of the ENDYCTA Horse Trials. Congratulations to [...]

Tue July 21st, 2009 by laurel
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