Well I have a favorite place for different things.
If I have to pick one place- online is probably the place- I guess I'd pick Dover.
But some places around here that I go to are Livermore Feed, Western Saddlery, Christensons, Baughmans and Happy Trails.
Ebay is a great resource as well as bayequest.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Day 10. Five essentials for jumping.
It's been a while since I jumped a bunch but a few that I feel will be beneficial to Henry and myself in our upcoming training are(obviously I will do whatever my trainer says and we will start with the basics):
1. I think it's really important to be able to control your horses stride in a line. Any rider can jump in and hope to get the 6 strides but a legit rider can get 5 or 7 in there- asking for your horse to come back or to lengthen... or even get the 6 strides correctly- not one big, 4 small and one big... you get the point and there is only so much any rider can do to ensure this, I mean we are dealing with a live animal for crying out loud! (Lyssette you are legit)
2. Gymnastics are great for a young horse and jumping (obviously after the basics have been done) or working on your position (i need lots of this) or to make sure your horse is being sharp when they jump because they can't be lazy haha!
3. Two Point Two Point Two Point .... LOTS of it. If you think about it that is the foundation of you jumping and having a good strong two point will really benefit you as a rider.
4.Straight lines and clean turns... I don't think I could ever do jumpers b/c I like slow, composed courses. Turning on a dime and approaching a fence 3 strides out freaks me out!
5.Release. I can't stand watching a rider who pulls back or holds on tight when they go over a fence not giving to the horses mouth as they stretch their neck to jump.
Lastly I found this and love it .. haha!
1. I think it's really important to be able to control your horses stride in a line. Any rider can jump in and hope to get the 6 strides but a legit rider can get 5 or 7 in there- asking for your horse to come back or to lengthen... or even get the 6 strides correctly- not one big, 4 small and one big... you get the point and there is only so much any rider can do to ensure this, I mean we are dealing with a live animal for crying out loud! (Lyssette you are legit)
2. Gymnastics are great for a young horse and jumping (obviously after the basics have been done) or working on your position (i need lots of this) or to make sure your horse is being sharp when they jump because they can't be lazy haha!
3. Two Point Two Point Two Point .... LOTS of it. If you think about it that is the foundation of you jumping and having a good strong two point will really benefit you as a rider.
4.Straight lines and clean turns... I don't think I could ever do jumpers b/c I like slow, composed courses. Turning on a dime and approaching a fence 3 strides out freaks me out!
5.Release. I can't stand watching a rider who pulls back or holds on tight when they go over a fence not giving to the horses mouth as they stretch their neck to jump.
Lastly I found this and love it .. haha!
Well, not exactly, but it's a nice thought.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Day 9. Show goals for 2012
To actually get in the show ring! Hahaha
But for real I just want to get exposure for myself and Henry... I want it to be fun and something that we look forward to not a stomach turning, stressful event. If we just do a season or flat classes I will be totally ok with that. Don't get me wrong id like to jump- just want to make sure that it's all in the right time. I'd love to go to rated shows but know that won't be something I can afford in the near future so there isn't a rush to train Henry any faster then needed.
The typical class list for our schooling show is as follows:
1. W/T Equitation 17/UNDER
2. W/T Equitation 18 OVER
3. W/T Pleasure 17/UNDER
4. W/T Pleasure 18/OVER
5. W/T/C Equitation 17/UNDER
6. W/T/C Equitation 18/OVER
7. Match Pairs Class OPEN
8. Poles Hunters
9. Poles Equitation
10. WARM UP (NOT JUDGED) X 2’
11. Hunters OPEN X 2’3”
12. Hunters JR/AM X 2’3”
13. Equitation Over Fences OPEN X 2’3”
Lunch Break - Food Available on Premises at Steve’s Snack Shack
14. Hunters OPEN 2’6”
15. Hunter JR/AM 2’6”
16. Equitation Over Fences JR/AM 2’6”
17. Hunter Under Saddle FLAT
18. Hunters OPEN 2’9”
19. Hunters JR/AM 2’9”
20. Equitation Over Fences JR/AM 2’9”
21. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
22. Kelci Muller Memorial Jumpers OPEN 2’9”
23. Hunters OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
24. Hunters Handy OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
25. Equitation Over Fences OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
26. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
27. Junpers OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
28. Hunters OPEN 3’6”
29. Hunters Under Saddle 3’6”
30. Equitation Over Fences OPEN 3’6”
31. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
32. Jumpers OPEN 3’6 “
33. Jumpers Fault & Out OPEN 3’6” - 3’9”
34. Jumpers Power and Speed 2’9 - 4”
I highlighted all of the classes that we could partake in to fulfill my above goal. Realistically we would probably do classes 2, 4, 6 to start. Maybe adding 7, 8 or 9 too... Anywho keep posted for show pics from next season :)
But for real I just want to get exposure for myself and Henry... I want it to be fun and something that we look forward to not a stomach turning, stressful event. If we just do a season or flat classes I will be totally ok with that. Don't get me wrong id like to jump- just want to make sure that it's all in the right time. I'd love to go to rated shows but know that won't be something I can afford in the near future so there isn't a rush to train Henry any faster then needed.
The typical class list for our schooling show is as follows:
1. W/T Equitation 17/UNDER
2. W/T Equitation 18 OVER
3. W/T Pleasure 17/UNDER
4. W/T Pleasure 18/OVER
5. W/T/C Equitation 17/UNDER
6. W/T/C Equitation 18/OVER
7. Match Pairs Class OPEN
8. Poles Hunters
9. Poles Equitation
10. WARM UP (NOT JUDGED) X 2’
11. Hunters OPEN X 2’3”
12. Hunters JR/AM X 2’3”
13. Equitation Over Fences OPEN X 2’3”
Lunch Break - Food Available on Premises at Steve’s Snack Shack
14. Hunters OPEN 2’6”
15. Hunter JR/AM 2’6”
16. Equitation Over Fences JR/AM 2’6”
17. Hunter Under Saddle FLAT
18. Hunters OPEN 2’9”
19. Hunters JR/AM 2’9”
20. Equitation Over Fences JR/AM 2’9”
21. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
22. Kelci Muller Memorial Jumpers OPEN 2’9”
23. Hunters OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
24. Hunters Handy OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
25. Equitation Over Fences OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
26. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
27. Junpers OPEN 3’ - 3’3”
28. Hunters OPEN 3’6”
29. Hunters Under Saddle 3’6”
30. Equitation Over Fences OPEN 3’6”
31. Hunters Under Saddle FLAT
32. Jumpers OPEN 3’6 “
33. Jumpers Fault & Out OPEN 3’6” - 3’9”
34. Jumpers Power and Speed 2’9 - 4”
I highlighted all of the classes that we could partake in to fulfill my above goal. Realistically we would probably do classes 2, 4, 6 to start. Maybe adding 7, 8 or 9 too... Anywho keep posted for show pics from next season :)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Day 8. Your favorite horse magazine.
The Dover Elite Edition! It's like the best thing to look at. I don't really read any other magazines as I read a lot of articles on line.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Day 7. Five of your favorite flatwork exercises.
This is an interesting question... I will do my best to answer it and will be answering it in the present (ie with what I think my horse/me would benefit from the most).
1. Serpentine- for one it keeps my horse's attention on me, he isn't sure where I am going next or what lies ahead. I feel that for a young horse this is a great exercise- not only for their balance but also for their brains to keep working and not getting complacent in going around the arena.
2. Straight Lines- I know this sounds crazy but how many people can't keep their horse straight and how many horses don't want to go straight haha!
3. Transitions- w/t, t/c, w/c ect.
4. Speed Control- accelerations and bringing him back, being able to be forward without losing control, composed working trot, normal trot, slow sitting ... you get the point.
5. Relaxing- I think it's important to have some down time with relaxation and fun work.
1. Serpentine- for one it keeps my horse's attention on me, he isn't sure where I am going next or what lies ahead. I feel that for a young horse this is a great exercise- not only for their balance but also for their brains to keep working and not getting complacent in going around the arena.
2. Straight Lines- I know this sounds crazy but how many people can't keep their horse straight and how many horses don't want to go straight haha!
3. Transitions- w/t, t/c, w/c ect.
4. Speed Control- accelerations and bringing him back, being able to be forward without losing control, composed working trot, normal trot, slow sitting ... you get the point.
5. Relaxing- I think it's important to have some down time with relaxation and fun work.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Day 6. Make a wish-list of the top 10 horsey items you would buy if you were given an unlimited budget.
1. A custom saddle... being that I don't have money for one I haven't really looked into what one I want and if/when I get the money- I will be going to my trainer for help.
2. Custom chaps... I have wanted these for a while but don't have the money to get them either. I was saving at one point but the money went towards something else and now I am back to square one.
3. A farm... complete with house, horse stuff and the works. Something like this ... I am not sure what the inside looks like but ill dream that is is wonderful- movie theatre, great room for entertaining, big bedrooms/closets/bathrooms, great kitchen for cooking, all the latest and greatest appliances .. you know the works :)
4. A brand new truck and trailer. Now I am not so good with car stuff so I'd let the hubby do all the research to find out which truck would be the best and what trailer would be the best- I'd just make sure it had all the amenities i want.
5. I'd buy a lifetime of lessons from Irene.
6. A lifetime membership to all the organizations possible for myself and my horse.
7. Pay haul in fees for a lifetime for the lessons I purchased.
8. A complete new show wardrobe.
9. A new horse or two? Do those count as horsey items? Id tell Irene the budget is unlimited and to find me a hunter, jumper, eq, derby, reiner, horse for Sean and a pony :)
10. Id buy Maddy back- pay the lady for the "board" she has "used" and then give her a nice home to live with me forever! :) And I'd breed her to a really nice stud in hopes to get a fancy baby with her mind, temperament and amazing-ness!
2. Custom chaps... I have wanted these for a while but don't have the money to get them either. I was saving at one point but the money went towards something else and now I am back to square one.
3. A farm... complete with house, horse stuff and the works. Something like this ... I am not sure what the inside looks like but ill dream that is is wonderful- movie theatre, great room for entertaining, big bedrooms/closets/bathrooms, great kitchen for cooking, all the latest and greatest appliances .. you know the works :)
4. A brand new truck and trailer. Now I am not so good with car stuff so I'd let the hubby do all the research to find out which truck would be the best and what trailer would be the best- I'd just make sure it had all the amenities i want.
5. I'd buy a lifetime of lessons from Irene.
6. A lifetime membership to all the organizations possible for myself and my horse.
7. Pay haul in fees for a lifetime for the lessons I purchased.
8. A complete new show wardrobe.
9. A new horse or two? Do those count as horsey items? Id tell Irene the budget is unlimited and to find me a hunter, jumper, eq, derby, reiner, horse for Sean and a pony :)
10. Id buy Maddy back- pay the lady for the "board" she has "used" and then give her a nice home to live with me forever! :) And I'd breed her to a really nice stud in hopes to get a fancy baby with her mind, temperament and amazing-ness!
Monday, August 29, 2011
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