Confidence is key and nothing shines brighter than someone who feels good about the horse they are riding, the tack they are using, and the show clothes they are wearing.
Continue reading …Not only do we idolize Kent for his sense of style and undeniable talent, but there is also a lot that Kent can teach us about life, both in and out of the arena. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and have fun. Own it! If you feel good, you will look good, and everyone’s bound to notice the confidence you’re exuding, no matter what arena of life you may find yourself in.
Continue reading …It’s hard to believe that she’s 35 years old by looking at her move. She certainly isn’t a quitter!
Continue reading …The win is never guaranteed, since so many factors go into a horse show competition, not to mention the fact that your partner has a mind of his/her own. Sportsmanship begins when a team is first put together, so having milestones or goals to work towards contributes to each of our own individual success plans.
Continue reading …Thanks to the Rippeon girls, Allie and Maddie, for snapping some fun photos from their adventures at the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast shows over the New Year! If you’d like to share your horse show photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …This New Year we had to confront several people shooting fireworks from the street over our home and barn. They tried to tell us why they had the right to do so. I had to tell them why our horses were frantic. Last year, Mark spoke to neighbors a few houses north of us about the fireworks they were shooting over our home and our neighbors’ home. They, in a drunken state, said it would be over soon. Nice answer. Welcome to the neighborhood I’ve lived in for over 20 years. But, tell me that I have to take it in the name of the rights of others, as my animals and I have none, it seems, and the police are too busy with all the other nonsense people dream up in the name of a good time. We know some of the fireworks are not legal. No one cares.
Continue reading …There are not many industries in which the producers are also the consumers. The connectivity of all the different levels of stakeholders within equestrian sports are so intermingled.
Continue reading …I did not want to ride tonight. I did not want to go outside. I did not want to tack up my horse. I did not want to longe him. I did not want to climb on. I did not want to ride.
Continue reading …While on one of my excursions, (code for I’m lost and trying to find the barn) I found the American Miniature Horse Association is here having their World Show. So, I stopped in for a few minutes and watched.
Continue reading …There is an assumption that only wealthy people engage in equestrian sports. Well, according to 2018 reported statistics, the joys of owning, showing, and riding horses are shared among all levels of the American people’s income bracket.
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