Oct 15, 2012 Newsletter

Hello and welcome to all of our new students!  Please read the entire newsletter, a lot is going on and we don't want you to miss anything. Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship New Students Welcome to: Erin Jennifer Emily Julia Kyla Mark Jackie Liam Cadie Teresa Lizzie If you are a veteran and see an unfamiliar face, please introduce yourself! Upcoming Events Calendar items Bianca & Kaitlin at Oct. 6 show We will be at a JUMPER SHOW on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27.  There will be no lessons before noon that day.  Please come out to Frying Pan Park to cheer us on! We will be at the Frying Pan Hunter Show on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012.  There will be no lessons held that day. If you are interested in joining our show team, please notify Loretta or Liz.  All are welcome to come out and watch the show.  If you are interested in showing it is highly recommended that you attend to get an idea of what goes on. Openings Sun. 10/21 @ 9am, 10am Tues. 10/23 @ 3pm Wed. 10/24 @5pm Fri. 10/26 @ 2:30pm Mon. 11/5 @ 9am, 11am, 12pm General Info/Reminders Please do not park on grass if it is wet. Many students have gotten stuck and I've spent their lesson getting them out.  Yes, I still get paid for that. :) If you pull in the driveway, please BACK OUT.  The driveway setup leaves no room for turning around and going off the edge simply crumbles the edge of my driveway. Please check lost and found. It is getting big! If you are late, your lesson ends on its scheduled time. If we are running late your lesson will still be one hour. If you are a pay-as-you-go client, please leave me a check for a one lesson deposit.  This will applied to your last lesson, or used in the case of a no-show-It HOLDS your weekly spot for you. Please use the restroom before arriving.  This is my private residence. Although I used to allow people to use the restroom, it is getting a bit out of hand. Some lessons have more riding time than others.  This varies in reasons, some of which include:  horse needs more time on ground do to spooky behavior, a tack malfunction, an extra dirty horse, learning additional unmounted techniques, just to name a few.  This is all part of learning HORSEMANSHIP.   Would you be interested in? A bring a friend day? A parent/child day? A special class for parents only? An evening meditation with the horses? Joining our Naturally Safe Horsemanship Program? Joining our Asst. Trainer Program? Please give me feedback and ask questions about these items! Thank you. About Us  Did you know?  Loretta started riding ponies at age 5.  Her neighbor had one pony.  He also took care of the Budweiser Clydesdales and would occasionally take Loretta with him.  Do you think that is way she likes big horses like Scottie?

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 the natural horseman
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Alyssa and Astro practice for show

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Astro schooling jumpers

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Riders 4 Helmets

In Memoriam: Cheryl Strong-Camilleri

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Endurance Riding

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Endurance Riding:

Approximate Speeds of Gaits:

Gait	Small Pony	Large Pony	Horse
Walk	3 mph	3.5mph	3.7 to 4 mph
Slow Trot	4 mph	4.5 mph	5 mph
Medium Trot	5-6 mph	6-7.5 mph	6-8 mph
Fast Trot	6-7 mph	7.5-10 mph	9-11 mph
Canter	8-9 mph	10-14 mph	12-15 mph
Hand Gallop	12 mph	14-22 mph	15-25 mph

Today we did 7.13 miles in 1 hour 47 minutes. Our avg speed was 4mph with Confetti's max speed being 20 mph.  My medium pony can gallop with the big boys!

'via Blog this'

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the natural horseman
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Equestrians MUST stay (or get) fit!

Core strength is the biggest key phrase when discussing balance. After all, isn’t that what we are doing? Balancing on top of giant beasts? Are we crazy? It is a beautiful thing to move as one with your horse, and at the heart of that movement is your core: the abdominal, chest and back muscles that stabilize the upper body. Of course, by no means do I want to undermine the ability of some riders with pure talent. However, while these top riders simply know that their core muscles are at work during a ride, they may not be as conscious about them as the rest of us need to be.

Performing exercises such as planking or Pilates can enhance core strength and posture and give you the essential tools to improve balance on the horse or the ground.

Hopefully, as a rider, you realize that this sport requires a certain level of fitness, regardless of talent. Riders need to be fit to stay on and fit to fall.

– Emily J Harrington, CPT, equestrienne fitness trainer, is a multiple AQHA world champion and top-10 World Show finisher. Visit her website, www.bodybalancefitness.org.

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Vertical line connecting ear-shoulder-hip-heel

'First of all, the rider’s position is paramount. There should be a vertical line from the ear to the hip and down to the heel. Another line should extend from the elbow through the hands and on to the horse’s mouth. This position doesn’t change (although the rein and stirrup length might), whether you’re riding western, English or dressage.'

I love this!

Taken from the article on America's Horse Daily.





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 the natural horseman
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A Closer Look at Dressage: Part 1 of 2 – America’s Horse Daily

A Closer Look at Dressage: Part 1 of 2 – America’s Horse Daily

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