A trainer who is willing to learn from, or allow their student to learn from someone else, is the only kind of trainer I will ever be interested in working with, because that’s someone who seeks to become a more rounded and professional equestrian trainer. You see, within certain levels of the competitive equine industry, there comes an understanding and trust between trainers. It’s not about “poaching” clients, but about sharing learning, and specifically sharing learning with clients that are seeking to learn.
Continue reading …Day 2 Photos From Corporate Challenge
July 13, 2018 Comments Off on Day 2 Photos From Corporate Challenge
MAQHA Corporate Challenge Day 2 Recap by: Ashley Peterson The new flat rate fee for NSBA classes has resulted in increased entries. It’s only Day 2 and entries are larger than last year. Some of the larger class counts: 28 Sr. Trail, 21 Level 1 Youth Trail, 35 Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship, 22 Level 1 […]
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MAQHA Corporate Challenge July 11-15 St Paul, MN. By: Rachel Nissen Day 1 kicked off with fantastic classes of Western Riders. Green Western Riding had 20 head. Ranch Riding entries were up from last year. The inaugural NSBA Yearling Longe Line classes were well received, paying out over $300 to the winner. A total of 15 […]
Continue reading …Team USA Makes Memories to Last a Lifetime Winning AQHA Youth World Cup
July 11, 2018 Comments Off on Team USA Makes Memories to Last a Lifetime Winning AQHA Youth World Cup
“We all became better horsemen, friends, leaders, and overall people. That’s something you don’t get just anywhere.”
Continue reading …Team USA Blog: Showmanship and Horsemanship Wins at AQHA Youth World Cup!
July 6, 2018 Comments Off on Team USA Blog: Showmanship and Horsemanship Wins at AQHA Youth World Cup!
Congratulations is in order for Team USA! Mallory Vroegh was named the Champion in Showmanship and was followed in Reserve by Natalia DeVencenty. Another Team USA member, Mattie Dukes, placed tenth. Then, Team USA’s Mattie Dukes won Horsemanship, Mallory Vroegh was second, and Natalia DeVencenty was third. A clean sweep! EC Blog by: Mallory Vroegh […]
Continue reading …Team USA Blog- A Win During Day 3 at AQHA Youth World Cup!
July 3, 2018 Comments Off on Team USA Blog- A Win During Day 3 at AQHA Youth World Cup!
Mattie had a great run to start off the cutting in Brenham, Texas where she lead USA to a solid win on both cards.
Continue reading …Team USA Blog- Day 1-2 at AQHA Youth World Cup
July 2, 2018 Comments Off on Team USA Blog- Day 1-2 at AQHA Youth World Cup
All 19 countries were split up into groups of 15 riders and were led by Jenny and Robin Frid, Dan and Darlene Trein, Mark Dunham, Tami McAllister, Jennifer McGrath, Nikki Riddle, and Melissa Dukes. Each horse and rider combination ran through the pattern once, got advice from the clinicians on how to improve, and then they ran through the pattern again.
Continue reading …Developing Mental Toughness as a NCEA Equestrienne-With Cameron Crenwelge
June 29, 2018 Comments Off on Developing Mental Toughness as a NCEA Equestrienne-With Cameron Crenwelge
The first time I walked into the TAMU Equestrian barn, I was struck with the thought that the only thing that I had brought with me from my previous program was my spurs.
Continue reading …2018 Horse Show Fashion Color of the Year is Blue
June 18, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Horse Show Fashion Color of the Year is Blue
Black is classic; teal is exotic; red is passionate; and blue is the perfect mix between them: dark enough to be elegant and vibrant enough to be noticed and… different.
Continue reading …Have You Thanked Your Horse Trainer Lately?
June 15, 2018 Comments Off on Have You Thanked Your Horse Trainer Lately?
“Ask any trainer and he or she will tell you that the horses are the easy part. It is us, the clients, who make things complicated.”
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