Sacred Equestrians

02/14/2025

We had a fun and interesting theory lesson to get us through the cold: bodywork and how it can help our horses 🐴

02/09/2025

"The Biomechanics of Jumping Position" by Alexis Soutter DVM

"There is much debate these days about the “best” jumping position. For over thirty years now, it has been very common for riders in the hunters, equitation divisions, and even the jumpers to favor a position in which they lean their upper body well forward onto the horse’s neck. The most common explanation for this position is that it in some way allows a better release of the horse’s mouth. Very little attention has been paid in many circles as to what this does to the rest of the horse, however."

Click on the link below to continue reading 👇

https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/articles/guest-blog-48-biomechanics-jumping-position-by-alexis-soutter-dvm

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

On the Bit — by Vladimir Littauer

Riding on contact is also called riding on the bit, or being, or moving on the bit, and unquestionably it is. I prefer, however, to differentiate between the two degrees of the same thing, “on contact” being the milder form. Now what precisely is the difference? Unfortunately it is one of those things which are so easy to point out in actuality and so difficult to describe in words. Here is my best attempt: Suppose that after you have established contact between your hands and the mouth of a schooled horse you were to continue to urge the horse forward and you were to do it with increased strength. What will happen then? Evidently, the horse will try to increase the speed of the gait. But if, at the same time, you restrain him with your hands just enough to maintain the original speed yet continue to urge, then the horse will accept the bit more firmly, slightly leaning on it. Concurrently, the energy which your legs have created and which your hands have prevented from being transformed into speed will form a reserve of energy inclosed between legs and hands. It will keep the horse in an animated state and he will begin to move more vigorously although maintaining the ordinary trot. The cooperation between your legs and hands will enable you to obtain the maximum unity between the actions of the hindquarters and of the forehand. The horse’s gait may become what is called brilliant. A movement of a better quality, academically speaking, is characteristic of riidng fully on the bit.
—Schooling Your Horse. Pg. 53

Vladimir Littauer trained me practically my entire junior career, and continued to advise me for many years. A riding master and remarkable horseman, he was incredibly influential to my career and education. Follow the Forward Riding System and continue the lessons on equestriancoach.com. Specifically, you can learn more on this topic with my lesson “Riding on the Bit” https://equestriancoach.com/courses/riding-bit/
-Bernie Traurig

11/24/2024

3 days left to order your Purdys Fundraiser! Order NOW before midnight November 26th and help us raise money for some of the Sacred Equestrians unexpected veterinary expenses this year. Our goal is to raise $1,500 so we need one final push. Order some amazing Winter treats from the famous Purdys Chocolatier and support us at the same time. Just click our link below, and order before midnight November 26th.

The deadline to order is midnight November 26th

Campaign number: 68303

Campaign link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1762030-123375

We also still have coffee for sale! DM for more info!

11/08/2024

The holidays are around the corner! We have 2 fundraisers running to offset the costs of some unexpected veterinary care this year. Order by November 23rd and get them on December 6th!

1. COFFEE
$20 a bag
Let us know which ones you would like and what grind!

Available Coffees:
● Rise and Due to Shine (medium, new blend) — Pecan, Almond, Honey, and Chocolate notes
● Dark Saprize (Dark) — Caramel, Honey, and Scotch notes
● So La Decaf — Brown Sugar, Plum, and Chocolate notes

2. PURDYS! Who doesn’t love chocolate?!

Purdys fundraising chocolates practically sell themselves. Choose from two chocolate fundraising programs that we offer at Purdys and raise funds for what matters most to you.

08/29/2024

06/11/2024

As the weather is getting nicer, now is the perfect time to join us at Sacred Equestrians. We have some lesson openings for all levels and all ages.

Now available:

Tuesday: 6:30-7:30 2 spots open any level/beginners welcome
Wednesday: 7-8pm one spot open, adult beginner
Thursday: 7-8 one spot open 14+ (can walk, trot, canter)

Available at the end of June:

Saturday: 2:30-3:30 2 beginners end of June

05/16/2024

Today is the LAST day to order! Get your freezers BBQ season ready!

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04/28/2024

What a fantastic show of horsemanship at the upper level. A role model for all our riders.

I opted to retire Cue today in the CCI5* around the 4 min marker as she just wasn’t feeling like herself. The ground was harder than usual and theres no use seeing it through when she was telling me her heart wasn’t in it. Happy to report she’s back in the stable now no worse for the ware.

04/28/2024

We are running a fundraiser for some of the unexpected veterinary expenses the barn incurred this year.

1. We are selling Cedar Rim gift cards. They can be picked up at Sacred Equestrians about 1 week after payment. 10% goes back to the horses. DM or email [email protected] to order

2. We are selling Neufeld’s frozen foods! Deadline to order is May 15th. Order pick up is May 25th. Select the rider you know at order or “know know seller” if you are an alumni

View our Gourmet Foods. All of your favorites are just a click away...

04/25/2024

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