Photo Courtesy burghley-horse.co.uk, 2009
Riding the fabulously-named grey gelding Carousel Quest, Townend set his sights on his own quest and followed a steady route from the dressage ring, over hill and dale, and through the timers on the final stadium round to grab first place. Townend called his mount “a class horse” and certainly proved himself once again to be just as classy and capable in the saddle.
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Impulsion Magazine
As a lover of both all things equestrian and great design, I found Impulsion Magazine to be an awesome find. Impulsion is an online magazine and is the official team publication of Team Great Britian. That means its flashy pages are filled with the best fashion, riders, and horseflesh from across the pond, all of which is displayed through gorgeous photos and great articles. Continue reading ‘Impulsion Magazine’
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Show Psychology
While getting ready for my first show in over two years, I really focused on the mental preparation it takes to be comfortable and confident in the ring. I had a few things going against me:
- New horse (we had a solid month and a half together)
- First A show
- First time showing on grass
- My last horse show was a disaster; my last horse really undermined my confidence Continue reading ‘Show Psychology’
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Breed Profile: Westphalian
One of the many German warmblood breeds, the Westphalian (Westfalen) has deep roots in the north-western section of the country. A sport horse born of Anglo-Normandy and Oldenburg blood, and a close brother to the Hanoverian, Westphalians have proven themselves as able competitors on the world stage. Continue reading ‘Breed Profile: Westphalian’
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Welcome to Equestrianism, a site dedicated to the modern sport horse and modern horse sports across the globe. Featuring coverage of English disciplines with a special focus on show jumping, along with unique perspectives and commentary on the industry, Equestrianism is a well-rounded taste of today's horse world.
