Archive for the 'Clinics' Category

Weston Horse Trials in England

Congratulations to Lizzie and Berry for a stellar performance at Weston, here is Berry dropping into the water complex, galloping around the cross country course with no time faults.

Sun November 4th, 2007 by laurel
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Flying Changes

Once mastered, flying changes are fun to ride. To the uneducated eye, this movement looks like skipping as the horse shifts his balance from right to left and back again. Riding a change on a well trained horse is simple. By shifting your weight from one seat bone to the other the [...]

Fri October 26th, 2007 by laurel
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Rex Peterson Training Clinic

A few spaces are still available for the next clinic with Rex Peterson in January at Windrock Farm. Rex works with each horse/rider combination for a half day over the course of 3 days. Riders learn how to communicate more effectively with their horses through a sequence of excercises that teach the horse [...]

Wed October 24th, 2007 by laurel
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“Hidalgo” star RJ photographed by Kathy Landman

Photographer, Kathy Landman, captured the spirit of RJ late one afternoon in October. Kathy is available for portraits of you and your family with your favorite horse or dog. Contact kathylandman@aol.com.

Wed October 24th, 2007 by laurel
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Learning to Ride Through the Water Complex

Indy gallops through the Preliminary water complex with confidence and his eye on the next question.
The water complex is often a problem for horses and riders on the cross country course. To prevent this from being an issue it is crucial that your horse schools through water often and always at a level above [...]

Wed October 10th, 2007 by laurel
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Riding a Clear Cross Country Round

For many riders who event, the cross country phase is the most exciting and fun part of the event. The dressage helps prepare the horse by teaching obedience and discipline and the show jumping tests the accuracy and fitness of the horse.
Whenever planning the cross country ride, I tell my riders to [...]

Wed July 18th, 2007 by laurel
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Star of Hidalgo

Who would think a Hollywood Celebrity would have a career lag due to typecasting. That is exactly what happened to RJ, the star trick horse of Hidalgo. He has not had one gig since completing the film, and even had to give up the press junket to his double, TJ who was a [...]

Thu April 12th, 2007 by laurel
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Kentucky Derby May 5

This years contenders are:
Great Hunter
Circular Quay
Stormello
Nobiz Like Shobiz
Street Sense
Any Given Saturday
Notional
Summer Doldrums
Adore The Gold
Scat Daddy
The field may change as the Derby approaches, but these are the horses to keep an eye on now.

Fri March 23rd, 2007 by laurel
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United States Pony Club

The USPC is a valuable organization for young riders to learn proper horsemanship and excel in the discipline of their choice. The organization has been around since 1928 in England led by the Calvary Officers. Currently there are over 600 Clubs located in 48 States with over 12,000 members nationally.
The mission [...]

Fri March 16th, 2007 by laurel
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Grainne Sugars Eventing Clinic

May 25th-28th, 2007
Fitch’s Corner is hosting the annual clinic with popular trainer, Grainne Sugars. This is a wonderful opportunity to train on Fitch’s Corners cross country jumps in preperation for the upcoming season. You will learn to improve your pace, balance and form over gymnastics and a stadium course followed by a fun [...]

Fri March 16th, 2007 by laurel
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