It was immediately clear, when I first dove into the whats, how-tos and wherefores of Ranch Riding, that no mere 10,000 hours, let alone a few thousand words, would adequately cover this fun and addicting class. Sure, one could describe it as a pattern class with lots of transitions. Certainly one could expand upon on its return to the fundamentals of Horsemanship. It would be easy to explain that a horse and rider simply move forward with purpose through different obstacles and maneuvers. Yet those summaries miss what’s really going on in barns, arenas, and show pens across the country.
Continue reading …UPDATE: With late entries, the Hylton Maiden entry total is now at 22.
Continue reading …This is the time to ask questions about your horse business, such as:
– I seem to be doing a lot of marketing but I’m still not getting enough customers. What is the best way to turn interested parties into actual customers and/or horse sales?
– It seems that each month, I have one customer who is always late paying her bill. How can I get her to start paying on time?
– My barn is full, but my business is not as profitable as I’d like it to be. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do to bring in more money?
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Continue reading …Getting stranded is stressful enough when it’s just you. Add a trailer with a few horses and the situation could become a big problem. However, having a hide-a-key on your trailer could come in handy. Some individuals place a hide-a-key near hay racks on the top of their trailers. If you’re crafty, you can install a safe on your trailer that requires an access code.
Continue reading …Then, Dr. Glosten—who is also a certified Pilates instructor and founder of the RiderPilates LLC fitness program—provides over 50 step-by-step exercises geared toward further developing the riding skills we need to be balanced, effective, healthy riders, now and for years to come.
Continue reading …Trainers, agents and owners can take advantage of the new Commission Share option. The owner will pay a slightly higher commission, which will be split between the trainer and Pro Horse Services. The owner will have the benefit of two parties working hard to sell their horse and the trainer will receive compensation, as well.
Continue reading …We would like to wish fellow horse enthusiasts, Jamie Lanoue and DeDe Baxley, the very best as they prepare for their impending nuptials this coming Saturday, April 26, 2014. Best wishes for a long, happy, and healthy life together, from your friends at The Equine Chronicle!
Continue reading …The strongest and most impressive line-up at a Reining event this year, the 2014 Kentucky Reining Cup boasts entries from seven nations, including Australia, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, and the United States.
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