Eor the Terrific (Louie) owned by Little Kentucky Farm. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld
I’ll be going back and watching the George Morris Horsemastership Training Session videos in their entirety on the USEF Network. But one of my favorite lessons from George that I’ve come across so far is this: “The physical and mental nature of the horse takes precedence over training.” Each horse is an individual and you can’t train them all exactly the same way and expect the exact same results. You must be malleable and sensitive to the horse’s needs when it comes to learning and expectations. I believe the ability to train this way separates a rider from a horseman.
Monday News and Notes:
Carolina International is offering a new and unique clinic opportunity! They are working to offer help and advice out to those wanting to improve their competition experience. Additionally, they are getting geared up for an even bigger Carolina International with greater levels of prize money and a huge weekend of great sport and entertainment! [More Info on Unlock Your Potential Clinic]
Red Hills is returning to the traditional eventing format for their March 2015 CIC. Historically, mounted awards ceremonies following show jumping have had better attendance (and ultimately more sponsor incentive) than an unmounted ceremony after cross country. Let’s hope the format change has a positive impact! [Red Hills Running Traditional Format CICs]
A week ago Horse Nation asked what their readers pay for lessons, and the results are in. Answer: we should all take riding lessons in Poland. [What Horse Nation Pays for Lessons]
Ride Alert received a thank you note from a customer whose medical bracelet came in very handy when she wasn’t even near a horse. She had a medical emergency at work and when a co-worker found her Ride Alert bracelet in her handbag, all the proper information was able to be provided to paramedics. Maybe I should start carrying my medical armband in my purse. [Ride Alert Isn’t Just for When You’re on a Horse]
Open-to-the-public veterinary conferences are a great opportunity to get in depth about horse health. The University of Tennessee is hosting on called “Knowing Your Horse Inside and Out” on February 25. The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA does a series of great lectures called “Tuesday Talks” throughout winter and early spring. [UT Conference Brochure] [Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Lecture Schedule]
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