I mean….I can’t. Photo by Lee Ann Zobbe.
I love this photo so much because it shows how much top level riders truly love the starter phases for both horses and riders. Sara Kozumplik is well known for her passion and enthusiasm, and how better to help a naughty Haflinger learn to go over the log than running and leaping over it yourself. They always say, teach by example!
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As complex as eventing can be through the various lines and tracks presented to horses and riders in the jumping phases, gridwork can help make things simpler when in the heat of the moment of a competition, clinic, or lesson. Regardless of the level, gridwork teaches horses and riders to establish the rhythm they will need and the feeling they get from successfully riding a line of jumps. Level V USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Certified Coach Sharon White loves grids because they “do the work for you”. [Understanding Gridwork with Sharon White]
As science, medicine, and equine sports grow, so does the realm of alternative healing therapies. Various forms of massage, laser therapies, PEMF, and chiropractic are gaining popularity for horse management, there are definitely ways to improve the performance and happiness of your horse through incorporating them into your life. When deciding whether or not one is right for you, it’s important to understand what each can do and its focus. Here’s more information on seven of the more popular alternative treatment modalities! [7 Equine Alternative Healing Therapies]
Oh hi fellow audiobook addicts, here are just 10 Horse Audiobooks For Your Next Drive
Girl, I could write a BOOK on how to clean a stall efficiently and well. But, who would buy it? Fellow poop slinging professionals such as myself would have no need for a step by step guide, and everyone else would think I was insane. On the off chance that you are in the “continuing education” phase of your manure mucking career, this article should suit nicely. [Stall Cleaning Tips]
