Archive for the 'Cross Country' Category

Event Prospect for Sale

Brownie is an impressive looking 9 year old Friesan/Quarter Horse with beautiful elastic gaits. He scores in the low 30′s in dressage and is a bold confident jumper. He is fun to ride cross country, on trails and he won his first Judged Trail Ride at the New Jersey Horse Park, where he had to [...]

Tue October 6th, 2009 by laurel
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Congratulations to Joa and Kestrel

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 [...]

Mon September 14th, 2009 by laurel
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Praying for a Clear Round

Kestrel loves to jump. His favorite part of eventing is the cross country course, he sails across the fences effortlessly, rarely hesitating to tackle the next obstacle. Here he is praying for a clear round, going over the course in his mind and waiting for the moment at the start box where he can gallop [...]

Thu August 6th, 2009 by laurel
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Event Horse Prospect- 6 year old American Warmblood

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 [...]

Thu August 6th, 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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Rolex Three Day in Lexington KY This Weekend

Follow the excitement of one of the most prestigious horse events in the world at the Rolex web site. It looks like the weather is going to hold out for another spectacular event. The inspections went well Wed with only 2 horses withdrawing from the competition. Good Luck to all the competitors and safe travels [...]

Fri April 24th, 2009 by laurel
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Start Conditioning Your Horse for the Eventing Season

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 [...]

Wed February 11th, 2009 by laurel
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Eventing Update for the National Convention

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.

Sat December 27th, 2008 by laurel
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