September 8, 2009 – In dealing with problems with their horses, people often address issues that seem to relate to the front half of the horse, the shoulders, neck and head. But more often than not, what is taking place in front of the saddle is the result of what is taking place behind the saddle.
How many times do we address the hindquarters to find the solution? We may think we can see the problem: The head elevates when we ask our horse to back up, or he doesn’t reach enough with his front feet when he turns around.
How do you get the front feet to reach while turning? The only way for the horse to elevate the front end is to place the hind feet farther forward to bear more weight and decrease the weight on the front feet. When the front end moves laterally in a forward motion and a hind foot is pulling in a reverse motion, centrifugal force is created. This allows the front end to lengthen its stride and increase speed, giving the horse a faster, smoother turnaround or a tight circle while loping. A horse can only move so fast with the shoulders, but centrifugal force can double or triple the speed the front end is traveling. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7959
Photo Credit: Riders from around the Palm Beach community will have the opportunity to gather pledges and participate in the third annual Harvest Fest. Photo Courtesy of the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.
Loxahatchee, FL – September 8, 2009 – Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center’s (VTRC) third annual Harvest Fest fundraising event is fast approaching, and they are currently looking for members of the equestrian community to help gather pledges and participate in their Ride-A-Thon. Harvest Fest will be held October 3, 2009 at the beautiful and spacious Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, and will feature the Ride-A-Thon as well as a family festival. Harvest Fest is the main fundraiser for VTRC’s scholarship program, which allows the Center to provide discounted services to over 350 clients with disabilities each year.
“I love Harvest Fest because it brings our horse community together to help the Center,” said VTRC Founder and Executive Director Ruth Menor. “Our riders have the opportunity to participate in event right along with an equestrian from the community. It creates a very special connection between our riders and those from the community.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7955
Photo Credit: Whiz Bing Bang Boom earned his second high score in a row at the High Roller Reining Classic, this time with owner Ashley Anixter in the irons. Photo By: John O’Hara.
Las Vegas, NV – September 8, 2009 – For the second day in a row the high score at the High Roller Reining Classic was awarded to Whiz Bing Bang Boom. Today owner Ashley Anixter, of Scottsdale, AZ, earned a score of 72.50 aboard the talented gelding, claiming the Intermediate Non-Pro division and the Limited Non-Pro division blue ribbons. The High Roller Reining Classic is the international “crown jewel” of western riding competition, and features over $200,000 in added money and prizes. The show is being held at the exciting and luxurious South Point Hotel, Casino, and Equestrian Center and will run through Saturday, September 12.
Anixter and Whiz Bing Bang Boom were the last to enter the ring during today’s competition and complete pattern nine. The pattern began with riders galloping in, stopping, and backing ten feet, which Anixter executed perfectly. This was followed by two sets of spins and then riders continued into their circles on the left lead. Next, exhibitors had to demonstrate a change of lead while preparing for their slower, smaller circle to begin their circles on the right lead. Finally riders had to complete three stops and two rollbacks before exiting the arena. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7951
America’s Horse, September 9, 2009 – Haythorn Ranch Co. of Maxwell, Nebraska, has been named the 2009 winner of the AQHA-Bayer Best Remuda Award, which honors working ranches that have top remudas of saddle horses. The honor puts them in the company of some of America’s most historic and heritage-rich ranches – including a ranch operated by another set of related Haythorns.
Howard Haythorn came to Maxwell on horseback at age 13, helping his father trail in a herd of cattle and horses to their new home. He stayed in the Nebraska Sandhills to raise his own family and continue the legacy started by his grandfather: raising cattle and well-conformed, cowy American Quarter Horses with which to work them. Today, Howard and his son, Harry Byron Haythorn, run a 1,500-head cow-calf operation on 20,000 acres.
“The only way to handle cattle is on horseback,” Howard said, “and if you have horses, you may as well own good ones. We breed 20 to 30 mares a year. We don’t follow the whims of the market. We raise horses to suit our needs, which translates into horses that can be used by a wide variety of people for a wide variety of activities.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7950
Aiken, SC – September 8, 2009 — As the expression goes, “Home is where the heart is”! Favorite resident Daniel Geitner and the DFG Stables’ family of riders dominated the opening week of the Aiken Fall Festival with 15 Championship titles and numerous Classic top placings. Produced and managed by Equus Events’ JP Goddard, the event is held at Highfields Equestrian in Aiken, SC under USEF guidelines and an A rating, but for DFG it’s more of a 2 week homecoming after being on the road most of the summer season. “This is where we live, so competing here is always a bit more exciting and personal,” a happy Daniel Geitner shared.
The head trainer and his talented crew jumped right to the top of the standings day one. Geitner picked up a Championship in the combined Green/Regular Working Hunters with the Michele Allison owned Mystic Castle. Following that, Geitner picked up the Championship aboard the Jennifer Smith entry Charlestown in the Baby Green Hunters. And assistant trainer J. F. Gagne took a cue from the boss with a pair of Reserve Championships – Hopeful Hunter and Special Hunter 2’9 – riding First Prince for owner Cindy Cason Bailey. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7945
Total distance 118km (loop 1 – 35m; loop 2 – 24km; loop 3 – repeat of loop 1; loop 4 – repeat of loop 2)
Overall completion rate: 72%
Individual winner: Hussain Ali al Marzouqi (UAE) / Sergai – overall speed 22.46kph; overall time 05:15:10
Team gold: France – 100%, overall time 16:20:05
Best condition: Lamiah el Oued ridden by Lucie Marin (FRA)
Fastest Vet Gate Presentation time: Castlebar Sobia ridden by Sheikh Abdullah bin Faisal Al Qasimi (UAE) – 36 seconds at Vet Gate 3.
FIRST TIME IN HUNGARY
The fifth FEI Young Rider and Junior World Endurance Championships took place from 4 to 6 September 2009 in Babolna, Hungary. The run up to the competition was hot and dry with temperatures reaching 34 degrees during the week prior to the competition. Whilst Hungary have previously hosted Driving Championships this was the first time they had attempted the organization of an Endurance Championship.
The 23 countries entered into the competition were hosted in the stunning surroundings of the Babolna Arabian Stud founded in 1789 and famous for breeding the Shagya Arab. The Pre-Ride vetting took place on Friday 4 September morning with the metabolic examination conducted in the stables and the trot up taking place under the beautiful Hungarian sun. 93 horses were presented and all passed fit to start the 120km course. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=7942
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