Archive for Riding and showing

Ace The Hunter? Or Ace The Dressage Horse?

Aug 27, 2010 No Comments by Jackie

Ace and I haven’t quite decided exactly what it is we want to do when he grows up … err, starts going to shows anyways. We’ve been putzing around for two years now, getting to know each other, learning and refining the basics, and having fun together. I grew up as a hunter and equitation [...]

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X Halt Salute: Tales Of A First Time Dressage Test Caller

Aug 25, 2010 1 Comment by Jackie

I know the best way to learn a new discipline is with the instruction of a good trainer and in the saddle of an even better horse. But if you’re a horse crazy person with a solid foundation, there is a lot you can learn from reading magazines, blogs, and books! Case in point: I’ve [...]

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US Dressage Team for WEG Headed By RH Faves Steffen Peters & Ravel

Aug 16, 2010 3 Comments

The USEF Festival of Champions has wrapped up in New Jersey, and we officially have our first World Equestrian Games team named! Steffen Peters, Tina Konyot, Todd Flettrich and Katherine Bateson-Chandler will be representing the US in dressage at WEG next month. I’m super thrilled and not all surprised that Steffen Peters and Ravel have [...]

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Tutorial in World Equestrian Games Jumping’s Unique Format

Aug 03, 2010 No Comments

Show jumping is traditionally the most widely popular equestrian discipline in the general public. It’s easy to understand and exciting to watch. And I’m sure it will be no different at the upcoming World Equestrian Games. The World Equestrian Games jumping format is one of a kind, making it one of the most exciting jumping [...]

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No Better Way To Start Young Riders Than United States Pony Club

Jul 16, 2010 1 Comment

When I found out that my very good blogger buddy Courtney of Three Days Three Ways grew up in Pony Club, I was first exceedingly jealous and second begged her to write about it for us here on Regarding Horses. She was very generous in lending her writing skills to tell us about her experience [...]

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Arabian Horse Show 101: Key Basics You Need To Know

Jun 01, 2010 3 Comments

Spending a day down at the Buckeye Sweepstakes Horse Show gave me a new appreciation for the Arabian breed. It also renewed my amazement at the diversity within the horse world. It’s really fantastic to see how our riding disciplines are adapted to suit different breeds and types of horses – showing each off to [...]

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Dipping My Toes In The Arabian Waters at Buckeye

May 26, 2010 2 Comments

My horizons in the equestrian world continue to expand; tomorrow I’m off to Columbus for the day to attend the Buckeye Sweepstakes Arabian Horse Show! And even better, I’m going to get to tag along behind the scenes with the folks from Freedom Farm, including trainer Bill Rodgers, rider Raegan Knotts, and several of their [...]

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