Why Counter Canter should be your warm up.
Category: training the young horse
The thing about goals in the horse world…
"A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envisions, plans and commits to achieve. People endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines". -Wikipedia The equestrian version of a goal: an idea of the future or desired result that a person … Continue reading The thing about goals in the horse world…
Our Journey to Prix St. George
I didn't know it at the time, but April 27, 2007 would mark one of the most important days of my life. It was the day that one of the greatest horses I have and will ever know was born. Meet Petite Belle! My first time down centerline was in 2007, the year Belle was … Continue reading Our Journey to Prix St. George
Gridwork with Grady: Using a Swedish Oxer
Here we have a grid set with a vertical to a one stride, to a Swedish oxer, to a one stride, to a vertical. A swedish oxer includes 4 standards and at least 2 poles. The poles on the front set of standards are set with one side higher than the other. The second set … Continue reading Gridwork with Grady: Using a Swedish Oxer
Gridwork with Grady: Trot Poles
Trotting Poles is a very basic exercise and underestimated exercise that is very beneficial to young and older horses alike. I felt the need to include it in our gridwork as it seems to get left in the dust even though it's a great exercise used almost daily. For one, it is a great tool … Continue reading Gridwork with Grady: Trot Poles
A Break for the Young Horses
I've decided to give the youngsters a break from work before the busy season hits here in November
Gridwork With Grady: Feeling and Setting Leads While Jumping
Another addition to the 'Gridwork with Grady' Series! Check out this simple exercise great for horse and rider.