The Road to the World Cup
It’s that time of year again, when the show jumping World Cup qualifying classes are in full swing and riders and racing from show to show to rack up points and hopefully grab some money to take home. Now that I’m in a barn with a trainer trying to qualify, I can appreciate the dedication and managemant it takes to keep grand prix horses fresh over what can be a tiring stretch of months leading up to the Cup.
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Orchestra
I recently had the pleasure of watching and hearing a 25 piece guitar orchestra from Barcelona. I expected to witness something fantastic, and the sounds and sights of the concert were utterly amazing. What really struck me though, was how I kept subconsciously comparing the meticulous strumming and picking, harmony and grace of the guitarists to classical dressage riders. It was as if the musicians were great riders, subtly coaxing each note out of their finely tuned instruments. Initially, I wrote my comparison off as my habit of always having horses on the mind, yet as the night progressed, the similarities became more and more apparent-and less far fetched. Continue reading ‘Orchestra’
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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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