Timberlane Farm is pleased to announce a clinic by USEF Youth Coach, Jeremy Steinberg on April 30 & May 1, 2011. We plan to fill this clinic with youth riders and their coaches and strongly encourage adult amateurs to participate as auditors.
More information can be found at timberlanefarm.com or the flyer here.
Two other activities are being planned for the weekend. A used clothing and tack sale, with a percentage of all sales being donated to the Region 2 Junior Young Rider Team, will be held throughout the weekend. Also, a Saturday night dinner/lecture event with Jeremy is scheduled. Information on these events will be forthcoming.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Vaulting Horse Needed
The Timberlane Vaulters, a non-profit, registered 501(c)3 Equestrian vaulting club, is seeking a horse for purchase or donation as the club's future team canter horse.
Club's price limit is $5000 to buy but can consider any priced horse for donation with full tax write-off benefits. The horse type we are seeking has these characteristics: 16.3h or bigger with a long back, gelding preferred, calm, easy going temperament, balanced canter is very important, between ages of 6 & 15 yrs, possible breeds: Warmblood, Draft Cross, Quarter Horse Cross.
No vaulting experience is necessary, as we will train the horse. Horse needs to be serviceably sound and can require some maintenance. Horse will have a great home and will be adored by many children.
Club's price limit is $5000 to buy but can consider any priced horse for donation with full tax write-off benefits. The horse type we are seeking has these characteristics: 16.3h or bigger with a long back, gelding preferred, calm, easy going temperament, balanced canter is very important, between ages of 6 & 15 yrs, possible breeds: Warmblood, Draft Cross, Quarter Horse Cross.
No vaulting experience is necessary, as we will train the horse. Horse needs to be serviceably sound and can require some maintenance. Horse will have a great home and will be adored by many children.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
A Cold February Morning
It is mighty cold this morning, so time for a little blog update!
As I teach here at Timberlane and around the country, I am constantly evaluating what it is that makes an effective, harmonious rider. This contemplation has lead me to pick up a few of my old stand by books, as well as buying some new authors. My latest purchase, Kottas on Dressage, was inspired by the visiting Lipizzaner show. Arthur Kottas was the First Chief Rider at the Famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna. His book is wonderfully simple and to the point. A rider must have a well developed seat. "The rider shapes the horse." "Why a good seat is so important. The right posture gives you security and comfort; it will influence the stability of the rider/horse combination and determine any change of balance. It is a major aid; everything else is only ancillary. It is the most important tool of communication between horse and rider: any change of posture is a strong aid to the horse." He goes on to define the rider's position, discusses training the seat on the lunge, and then works through the three gaits, various movements, common faults and how to correct them. If you are interested in reading further, I have added the book to my recommended list on the website.
http://astore.amazon.com/timfardrellc-20
As winter drags on, I am planning another trip to Florida. A group of my students from the clinic in Del ray is showing at the Wellington Classic, March 11-13. If you are interested in taking a break from cold, join me! The show is a CDI and promises many big names!
The first of April, I will be heading to the Oldenburg auction in Vechta, Germany to scout out some new young talent to import. I am very excited. Anyone wanting to join in this shopping trip is also welcomed!
That brings us to May, when show season takes off! I can't wait to get back to riding outside and prepping for shows. Until then, remember, "A superficially correct but tense seat will create stiffness and anxiety in the horse. Only if the rider is free from such tension can the horse be relaxed." "The best seat is one that allows the horse, in any given exercise, to be in balance and develop impulsion (forward thrust) with minimum interference from the rider."
Happy reading and happy riding!
Laurie
As I teach here at Timberlane and around the country, I am constantly evaluating what it is that makes an effective, harmonious rider. This contemplation has lead me to pick up a few of my old stand by books, as well as buying some new authors. My latest purchase, Kottas on Dressage, was inspired by the visiting Lipizzaner show. Arthur Kottas was the First Chief Rider at the Famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna. His book is wonderfully simple and to the point. A rider must have a well developed seat. "The rider shapes the horse." "Why a good seat is so important. The right posture gives you security and comfort; it will influence the stability of the rider/horse combination and determine any change of balance. It is a major aid; everything else is only ancillary. It is the most important tool of communication between horse and rider: any change of posture is a strong aid to the horse." He goes on to define the rider's position, discusses training the seat on the lunge, and then works through the three gaits, various movements, common faults and how to correct them. If you are interested in reading further, I have added the book to my recommended list on the website.
http://astore.amazon.com/timfardrellc-20
As winter drags on, I am planning another trip to Florida. A group of my students from the clinic in Del ray is showing at the Wellington Classic, March 11-13. If you are interested in taking a break from cold, join me! The show is a CDI and promises many big names!
The first of April, I will be heading to the Oldenburg auction in Vechta, Germany to scout out some new young talent to import. I am very excited. Anyone wanting to join in this shopping trip is also welcomed!
That brings us to May, when show season takes off! I can't wait to get back to riding outside and prepping for shows. Until then, remember, "A superficially correct but tense seat will create stiffness and anxiety in the horse. Only if the rider is free from such tension can the horse be relaxed." "The best seat is one that allows the horse, in any given exercise, to be in balance and develop impulsion (forward thrust) with minimum interference from the rider."
Happy reading and happy riding!
Laurie
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