Perfecting the rhythm, flow, and connection that elevates your Trail work from the mundane to the sublime requires countless hours of practice over the poles. Many Trail exhibitors seek that precision by setting up Trail obstacles at home. It sounds simple: throw a few poles out there and do some lope-overs. However, to really make your extra practice time beneficial, a lot of thought and planning needs to go into the course setup. Accuracy matters if your goal is to closely simulate the challenges you will face at the show.
Continue reading …Tom Powers’ love for horses began at birth. That love was fostered in a small town outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he grew up learning the ropes from his parents and a rotten pony named Tony.
Continue reading …Multiple Championship exhibitor Mackenzie Matthews comes by her love of horses naturally. The daughter of longtime AQHA exhibitors Robin Matthews and Terry Wilkerson, Mackenzie inherited her passion for horses and competition from her family. Her success as a Congress and Reserve Congress Champion, AQHYA Reserve L2 and Bronze L2 Champion, and multiple Top 10 exhibitor may be attributed to a combination of innate talent, strong work ethic, and loving family support.
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