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Hands down, cross-country jump schooling is my favorite riding activity. When you go schooling, you have free choice of the course! You can jump anything that you and your horse are up for! It’s full of possibilities, and it’s an excellent training opportunity to develop your relationship with your horse. […] Read more »
The fall Aspen Farms Horse Trials was picturesque as usual. Sun, horses, and happy riders could be found around every corner. Though I wasn’t able to compete this year, I spent the weekend on the sidelines taking pictures and helping with press coverage. Below you’ll find some of my candids […] Read more »
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 […] Read more »
This year the June Aspen Farms Horse Trials hosted three popular Preliminary divisions in Yelm, WA. After the first day of dressage, horses and riders tackled jump courses at heights up to 3’6″. The winners of the Preliminary divisions included: Patience O’Neal and Markus – Jr./YR Prelim Nikki Ayers and Rubicon […] Read more »
Over 300 competitors participated in the June Aspen Farms Horse Trials, which featured the show jumping phase on both Saturday and Sunday. The courses ranged from Beginner Novice (fences up to 2’6″) to Intermediate (fences up to 3’9″). See the final results from Aspen Farms here. Read more »
In 2007 I lived with the Bell family in Thirsk, England and served as a working student for Helen Bell Equestrian. I’ll risk sounding nostalgic to the point of sappy: it was a once in a lifetime experience–a horse-filled, three-day eventing dreamland. One of the many highlights of my trip […] Read more »
If you’re a 3-day eventer then you’ll agree —> Before cross-country you need to psyche yourself up, not psyche yourself out! To improve your mental game, many sport psychologists suggest using positive affirmations and self-talk. An affirmation is simply a true statement that you can repeat to yourself to focus your mind, […] Read more »
This is my first in a new series of articles focused on horse/human inspiration. I chose this picture because Helen has played a large role in my own equestrian education and learning. These weekly posts will showcase inspiring horse moments with the hopes of encouraging us to be better partners […] Read more »
Pictures from the show jumping phase at Aspen Farms Horse Trials, September 6-8, 2013 in Yelm, Washington. Read more »
Photos from the Aspen Farms Horse Trials $3,000 Intermediate division, sponsored by Natural Migrations, September 6-8, 2013. Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair led the division from start to finish on their dressage score of 25.2. Prizes to first included $1,500 cash from Natural Migrations, Dubarry boots, a NWEP cooler, and […] Read more »