Archive for July, 2008
Welcome to Hong Kong!
As the first Olympic mounts begin to trickle into their posh stables in Hong Kong, preparations continue to ensure that the horses receive the absolute best care and training possible. 225 horses from around the world will eventually fill the high-tech stables.
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Speed Is Not The Key
Sheer technicality has nullified the idea that the way to win a jumper round is to be the fastest rider. The open, galloping courses of long ago were perfect places to let show jumping horses open up their strides and fly through jump-off rounds. However, it seems that as time went by, arenas got smaller, [...]
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Jumper Conformation
Just as my last post used the Hunter world’s bible, this time I’ll take a look at what is a great resource for training show jumpers. Written by Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst, this book covers everything it takes to train top-notch jumpers.
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An In-Depth Look at Hunters
Using quotes from a well-known hunter judging book and videos from YouTube, I explore what goes into training the best hunters.
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Ratina Z
Ratina Z was one of the most talented show jumpers of the century, and her legacy lives on today.
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Welcome to Equestrianism!
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.
