Learning how to ride when I was little…

March 4th, 2010

I was an annoying little 7 year old who thought I could do anything.
Back then it was cool to wear your helmet all day, even if you weren’t riding ;)
Riding a bigger horse then everyone else meant you were the ‘best’ rider (even though he’s only 15.1hh, man I must have been tiny! Look at the way I climb into the saddle!).
Cantering was a massive deal…
And I used to brag to my friends about how I can jump really high (lol…. yeah ground poles were massive back then…).

God bless that horse.
I really wasn’t the best rider(been riding for a year)…. he put up with anything and taught me everything.
The song says it all.
I just wish I could be there for him these days :’(
It really breaks my heart when I see how happy he is in these videos.
I’ve tried everything to buy him back!
My poor boy :(

Look in the video response to see what happened to him.
And for those of you who have already seen the original Red video, I’ll be making a new one about his progress in a couple of weeks.

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Basic Horsemanship : Horse Grooming: Hoof Picking

February 6th, 2010

We want to insure that the horse’s hoof does not have any rocks, stones, pieces of wood, anything that would cause injury and harm to the horse’s hoof. Learn basic horse grooming from a ranch owner, trainer and instructor in this free video.

Expert: Kathy Kentala
Bio: Kathy Kentala has been a horse enthusiast since she was six years old. Kathy owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Texas and specializes in training youth groups.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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Beginner Horseback Riding Lesson: Using Poles to Help a Rider Learn How to Post

January 21st, 2010

This is Hannah’s first lesson on Marley. She has had about 5 riding lessons in total. Hannah is 6 years old and riding very well for her age and level of experience. We are working on bringing her lower leg under her so she doesn’t have so much of a “chair seat.” Chair seat means that the rider has her legs out in front of her and is using the stirrups to push herself back in her saddle, up against the cantle. Riders usually assume a chair seat position because they don’t want to commit to being up over the horse’s motion – they are afraid of falling forward over the neck. For posting the trot, the riders legs should be in alignment with her hips, so that if the horse were to disappear out from underneath her, she would land on her feet. The posture is a lot like the athletic stance once assumes for tennis.

Marley is a 5 year old, 14h Welsh Cob. He is offered for sale. www.PonyPros.net

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Shannon – Ride #1

January 2nd, 2010

JUMPING FOOTAGE AT THE END!

This is Shannon… aka “Fingers crossed”
Shannon belongs to a friend of mine who currently has a bad back so cant ride… so she has asked me if i would like to ride and compete Shannon till she is recovered.
And of course i said yes! :P

Shannon is 16.2hh (so bigger than anything i normally ride!) she is 13yrs old i think?? and LOVES to jump!

I havent done much editing of the footage and have left everything in this video so that her owner can see it all…. so i know its quite long!

There is some jumping footage at the end of the video… from about 4 1/2 mins in….

I dont think i did too badly considering she hadnt been riden for 2 weeks and ive never sat on her before!
For all the critics out there… i can see for myself im doing wrong:
I know she isnt bending the correct way… its something i was aware of at the time but couldnt get my legs and hands to do the right thing to sort it out to begin with… it will improve with time!
Jumping wise she is known for her speedy appraoches… its the way she does it… and something i need to learn to ride through… again my postition etc will all improve with practice!

Pleasso we e comment away but remember we wre new to each other!

Sorry for the poor quality and random music… im on my mums computer so didnt have much choice!

oo & Cassie is moving to her new home on Saturday where she will clearly be loved and hopefully enjoy life so you wont be seeing anymore from Cassie… im going to have one last hug tomorrow.
: (

Flash and me are off to a fun ride tonight… goodness knows i need the destress after finishing uni and weather pemitting we back out showjumping on Sunday. xx
xxx

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AACC Equine Training

December 13th, 2009

Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) offers specialised industry relevant training in horse breeding operations and preparation of show and competition horses for pastoral, sporting and recreational horse industry.

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Equestrian Riding Academy

October 28th, 2009

—Cadence Equestrian Center—
Why Take Riding Lessons?

At Cadence Equestrian Center we believe that riding and caring for horses teaches life-long lessons of responsibility, discipline and compassion, and also improves balance, flexibility and overall physical fitness.

Our program provides year-round professional riding instruction and is geared for all types of students — not only do we welcome those seeking recreational horse-back-riding instruction, but we also provide the facility and instructors for those with goals of competitive showing and winning State, National and World Championships.

We specialize in Hunt Seat and Hunter/Jumper riding instruction for children age 5 & up as well as adults. Our large indoor arena provides for year-round riding in a comfortable environment. We provide safe school-master horses & ponies and well-maintained tack for all of our lessons.

-Safety is our first priority & our program emphasizes the importance of being safe and smart around horses at all times.

We also host fun-filled horse camps throughout the year. Horse camps are excellent supplements to riding instruction where students can learn more advanced skills in horsemanship, safety, caring for horses, farm chores, arts & crafts and horse-back-riding instruction. Your child will love the camaraderie of spending time at the ranch learning all sorts of fun & exciting things about horses!

Please Visit Our Website For More Information:

http://www.cadenceequestrian.com

or Call:

(405)-348-SHOW
(405)-513-4488

Please Visit & Call Us!

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Located In The Heart Of Oklahoma!

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Amazing natural horsemanship and riding bridleless

October 14th, 2009

Natural horse training inspired by Nevzorov Haute Ecole (only something) and Parelli natural horsemanship. It is 14 years old Viky Kocourkova and her mare Karin. Viky did traing Karin on her own, and K. is so skiful, isn’t she?
Nice photos and videos by Alena Meissnerova… Thank you very much…..
www.viky1234xx.skyrock.com visit my channel and see more videos :-*

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Amazing natural horsemanship and riding bridleless

October 14th, 2009

Natural horse training inspired by Nevzorov Haute Ecole (only something) and Parelli natural horsemanship. It is 14 years old Viky Kocourkova and her mare Karin. Viky did traing Karin on her own, and K. is so skiful, isn’t she?
Nice photos and videos by Alena Meissnerova… Thank you very much…..
www.viky1234xx.skyrock.com visit my channel and see more videos :-*

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The good old days… of horse riding (FUNNY!!)

October 14th, 2009

Well OK a few of the clips are from 2008, including my little sister riding and me on Phoenix but most are old. I found them on my computer along with loads of others :D

Jessie & her family used to have an ultra cute shetland pony called Mischeif. Now she has Samsung.

LOL we look so young and hilarious in these videos! XD
(and we ride really really badly. Jessie couldn’t afford a saddle when she had Mischeif so she had to learn to ride bareback lol)

*I DO NOT CLAIM TO OWN THE MUSIC*

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