Holly Hill Equestrian Center

08/17/2024

IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR ENTRY IN FOR THE USEA KAREN O'CONNOR EVENTING CLINIC
NOVEMBER 9-10, 2024
HOLLY HILL FARM
APPLICATION LINK IS BELOW OR CHECK HOLLYHILLFARM.NET WEBSITE.
https://1drv.ms/w/s!Aj7tNKoz4KVNgZYiwQz-bAdL_gyiFg?e=0R7opH
SHOW JUMPING AND CROSS COUNTRY PLUS KAREN'S CROSS COUNTRY LECTURE ON SATURDAY EVENING WITH HAPPY HOUR DRINKS AND SNACKS.

08/05/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

07/08/2024

Love my Lipizzans!

Lipizzaner Foals Of The Spanish Riding School Of Vienna
The bloodlines of the Lipizzaner stallions at the Spanish Riding School can be traced back to the 18th century and have never been interrupted. There is no other horse breed in the world with equally high breeding and training standards.

More than 70 stallions from the race of the famous white horses live in the Hofburg in Vienna. They are the heart of this centuries-old tradition that has been preserved until today. Just like 400 years ago, the horses are trained in Vienna by riders of the Spanish Riding School, and are then presented to millions of interested spectators from all over the world.

07/05/2024

Gallo and I are all set for the big competition at Chatt Hills, GA! So exited to be out here with a super fun group from Holly Hill❤️❤️❤️

06/17/2024

Such a great weekend with GBPC!

05/06/2024

Get your entries in to join in the fun!
Some nice changes on the XC courses . Come school on Friday and compete on the weekend in the HT or CT. You can also ride extra dressage tests or only do dressage.

04/24/2024

https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/MAKINGANEWWAY

   Making a New Way is located at Holly Hill Farm in Benton, LA and...

04/20/2024

NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!

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04/15/2024

Still a classic!😂

03/28/2024

Gator Bayou Pony Club is a local club located in Benton, LA. Our members participate in monthly meeti

03/28/2024

Get your entries in! Prize list and application on the hollyhillfarm.net site.

03/26/2024

Mark your calendars!

03/11/2024

03/05/2024

03/01/2024

02/26/2024

LET THE SHEDDING COMMENCE 🐎

02/17/2024

Entries are OPEN for our first TSDS Schooling Dressage Show of the year on March 16th! We will have judge Becky Brown.

Please access the entry link here: https://forms.gle/MFk5M2JJBJ3zixtt7

Volunteers are always needed! Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/904044FAFAC29A6FB6-47809616-tsds

We will also have a TACK SALE during the show! Plan to bring your excess tack to display and sell on Friday and Saturday

01/18/2024

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01/15/2024

I WILL NEVER ‼️‼️ lol 😂