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 [...]

Prepare for the eventing season with a solid show jumping training. Work on gymnastics to improve the quality of the jump and rhythm to the fences.
Save your horses jump for the competition, practice over cavaletti and poles. Develop a better eye to the jump, always look up and ride over the center of [...]

Eventing is like skiing, motorcycle riding or snowboarding an extreme sport which involves calculated risks. One of the main reasons many people are attracted to the sport is because of the edge of excitment involved in galloping across open fields and jumping various obstacles at speed.
The governing bodies of the USEF and [...]

Indiana Jones negotiating an oxer in perfect style. He is looking for the next fence jumping with ease.
Enter the show jumping arena with purpose and confidence. Know your course without question, watching a few rounds to study how the course is riding. Notice the terrain, any sloping around the course [...]

An equisite moment of harmony between Will Faudree and Indiana Jones negotiating the water complex at Pine Top in September. Indy is relaxed, focused and confident with his partner as they negotiate this difficult course, coming in under the alloted time resulting in a fourth place finish at Preliminary.

Ride your cross country course in a positive frame of mind, knowing you did your homework and have a plan. Approach each fence with rhythm, balance and follow the direction you want to go in. Keep your eyes up and focus on the course from warm up to finish line. And remember to [...]

A wonderful book published in 1939 has recently been re-published for the benefit of true horsemen. Udo Burger and Otto Zietzschmann describe in clear and precise language how to succesfully train your horse so that he can enjoy a happy, healthy long life. The authors explain the physiological and psychological factors that [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Eric Horgan is scheduled to have a clinic at Larkin Hill Farm in Chatham New York on April 13-15. For information about Eric you can go to his web site at erichorgan.com. He is an excellent teacher who instills confidence and integrity in your riding.
Larkin Hill is also hosting a stadium [...]