Ninja Turtle Rides to School
Archive for October, 2007
Riding in Jackson Hole Wyoming
This adorable pony Ringo is teaching the young Izzy Flood how to ride. It is never too early to start to ride, even 9 month old Vanessa has the passion.
Excercises in the Saddle
In order to develop an independent seat, the rider must feel comfortable in the saddle and on the horse. All of my kids learn to perform “around the world” where they pivot in the saddle sitting on one side, backwards, the other side and finally front again. At first this is difficult and scary for them, but after learning how to remain balanced in the middle of the horse, the riders enjoy this excercise. Some even take it a step further by sitting behind the saddle as seen here. I would recommend a person stand at the head of the horse for the first effort as you never know if your horse will want to buck you off his rump. Obviously this pair could perform stunts as neither seems too concerned about this unusual way of riding.
RJ, Celebrity Trick Horse from “Hidalgo”
Kathy Landman photographs RJ on a beautiful warm day in October at Windrock Farm. Kathy is a talented photographer who will capture the essence of you with your favorite dog or horse. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and call to schedule a photo shoot with Kathy, contact the Chisholm Gallery in Pine Plains, New York or visit www.chisholmgallery.com.
Eventing Support Crew
Eventing is a fun sport comprised of three phases– dressage, cross country and show jumping. Preparation is key to success and each team of horse/rider also needs a ground crew of support to assist in grooming, checking equipment, supplying water. Generally the support team consists of loyal parents, trainers and friends. Here is the crew for Joa and Kestrel, Cupid, Comet and Freja handled by the Mom, the most important element of support.
Twizzler, QH for Sale
Twizzler is an 8 year old QH gelding who is perfect on the trails, hunter paces, is a kind easy keeper. He is wonderful by himself or in groups and is a beautiful horse to own.
Training Level Event Prospect
Rolando is a 10 year old TB standing 16 hands tall. He is a perfect gentleman, elastic gaits, bold jumper, sound and easy to ride. This is a special horse looking for a new partner, he has hunter paced, played polo, hacked and understands basic dressage. Rolando is elegant and striking to watch. contact cari@cariswanson to try him.
Is Your Horse Fashion Forward
This athlete arrived at Kent Horse Trials in style wearing a silky neck cover to protect his braids from being damaged in transit. Owning a horse allows you to enter an entire universe of horse gear and clothing appropriate to each season. As we approach the colder months ahead, this is a good time to clean and repair all of your blankets.
Kent Horse Trials
Kestrel studies his dressage test moments before entering the arena to commence his performance. Sunday was a beautiful fall day with unusual warm temperatures and perfect footing. Kestrel went on to jump clear stadium and cross country rounds to finish on his dressage score for seventh place.
Hidden Hills Equestrian Community
“A man that don’t love horses, there is something the matter with that man.”
– Will Rogers
On a recent trip to California, I discovered a unique community for horse enthusiasts. Residents enjoy a city that has preserved a country way of life that has nearly vanished from the surrounding communities of Southern California. It boasts an authentic bucolic atmosphere due to the absence of sidewalks and street lights. White three rail wooden fences, corrals, barns, natural rustic equestrian trails, one school and 1/3 of a traffic signal tell visitors that this is a truly special place to live. Its beautiful and peaceful ambiance make it a treasured rural component of Los Angeles County and one example of small town Southern California living at its finest. Miles of riding trails wind through the area allowing for peaceful hacks.