Joa jumped to a third place finish at Town Hill Horse Trials in Salsbury, CT, in her second training level event after posting a sixth place in dressage. Kestrel sailed over the show jumping course in perfect form, clearing the last fence by a foot. Joa guided Kestrel over a challenging training level course with [...]
Outstanding young horse for eventing. This 6 year old, 15.3 hand American Warmblood gelding is an elastic supple mover, loves to jump anything, very easy to ride and fun to work with. McCoy is schooling first level dressage, has excellent lateral foundation training, is a bold jumper, hacks out cross country leading the way through [...]
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 [...]
Start getting your horses fit with long trot sets. Use the snow to help with your horses fitness. You always need to work on good footing so take care to avoid the icy hard ground. Also use the hills to build your horses heart rate up slowly. Start with 5 minute intervals trotting and build [...]
Rex Peterson designed this German Martingale after finding it impossible to find one on the market without all the rings in each rein. His unique design is easy to use with a simple method of adjustment using conway buckles. These 3/4″ harness leather reins come in English style connected with a buckle or Western style [...]
There is much discussion about the vision and future of our beloved sport. Do not miss the important speeches given at the Convention last month discussing these important issues. Lucinda Green offers insightful observations and should be heard by all interested in keeping our sport healthy and alive.
Rex introduces Mr. T, a famous Hollywood horse to a meeting of 5 4-H Clubs in Johnsonville, Texas. Watching Rex work with horses is magic. Imagine watching Baryshnikov dance, Beethoven compose, Picasso paint, or Fitzgerald write, you are watching genius at work. Everything looks effortless and easy when in fact his technique is a highly [...]
Due to popular demand, Rex is returning to Windrock Farm May 14-18. He is taking a break from his current film, The Hanna Montana movie shooting in Franklin, Tenn. Rex is an expert horse trainer who has worked with many different horses from all disciplines. He treats each horse as an individual and works to [...]
Imported Andalusian from Spain is the perfect gentleman. Duende which means Gobelin, is a lovely horse with excellent ground manners and tons of fun to ride. He loves riding out cross country, as well as working his movements in the ring. Anyone can learn a great deal from this amazing soul.
All of the great riding masters emphasize the classic riding position. Eyes up, heels down, hands in front of the withers…this is the most effective way to ride and beautiful to watch a talented rider allow his horse to perform with invisible aids. As in any great design, form follows function. Having your heel down, [...]