July 2014 - Chesna Klimek

Horse Show Packing List for a One-Star Event

Written by Chesna on July 20, 2014 · 1 Comment

Next week my friend Kelsy and her horse Huxley are competing in the CCI* three-day event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. I’m going along as groom, and today we’re in the final packing stages for our trip! To get an idea of the sheer amount of supplies it takes […]

8 Myths About Horseback Riding Helmets

Written by Chesna on July 12, 2014 · 7 Comments

I wear a riding helmet when I ride. And I think it’s important that other people do too. In recognition of International Helmet Awareness Day, I want to address some of the common myths I hear about horseback riding helmets: Only horses with behavioral problems are dangerous. Guess what: ALL horses […]

Solar Update with Unreleased Video Footage

Written by Chesna on July 7, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I spent part of the long weekend clearing out old computer files. My efforts were rewarded when I discovered the below footage: unreleased video of Solar and I practicing some bridleless riding before the 100-Day Trainer Challenge finale last October. Solar and I performed bridleless as part of our winning […]