Needless to say they were pretty happy to go into the summer pasture today
Look at this team go! Julie and Cookie πΉ
They were some tough cows today! Katie Justice and Laura Pauls both got callbacks in the Novice, and Jillian Boyte-White managed to snag 2nd place in the Green Novice. Everyone rode hard and the ponies were rockstars.
There's one more show September 16 & 17 before the finals October 14 & 15! #westsideteampenningclub
Happy Monday from the barn! βοΈ
Look who won the green novice penning at the Westside Team Penning Club show just now?
Yesterday afternoon, our dedicated mounted archers had one of their regular practices π― Julie and Cookie make it look easy!
Meg and Julianna took Ellie to try the Flying M obstacle course today. Check it out!
Rope handling skills every equestrian should have
We handle ropes all the time with our horses, from lead ropes to lunge lines. A key part of safe and efficient horsemanship is being able to handle ropes easily while still keeping your attention focused on the horse.
Daisy knows we're all jealous of her in-ground pool this summer π
Common mistakes to avoid while bridling...
...Could this be you? π These are some of the common bridling mistakes we see, and why you should avoid them!
X Dropping reins/lead ropes/halter on the ground
X Lifting the bit crooked
X Bridling from directly in front of their head
X Browband slid too low/crooked
X Cheek pieces and throat latch tangled or twisted
X Forgetting your general safety check
Check out our full step-by-step video about how to put on the bridle here: https://www.facebook.com/PNWEquestrianCenter/videos/how-to-bridle-a-horse/1301262670635812
How to bridle a horse
Hey students! Check out our new (but growing!) video library of the skills you use every week in your lessons. Review videos of things you'd like more practice with, or take a look ahead at something you haven't learned yet, so you are even better prepared when you get to the barn.
This video shows you how to bridle your horse in a way that is comfortable for both of you.
How to put on the halter
Hey students! Check out our new (but growing!) video library of the skills you use every week in your lessons. Review videos of things you'd like more practice with, or take a look ahead at something you haven't learned yet, so you are even better prepared when you get to the barn.
Here's how to catch and halter a horse, with our fabulous model, Jasper!
Small space groundwork warm-ups
Our latest video offering related to our "Outings" theme this month: simple groundwork warm-up exercises that can be done in small spaces.
Practice these exercises at home first so they are in your toolbox when you take your horse out and about. Having strategies to check-in with your horse and get their mind and body connected to you will help keep outings fun and low-stress for everyone.
#groundwork #horsemanship #equestrianlife
How to safely load & unload a horse in a trailer
On the topic of "outings" for our monthly theme, we've put together a brief and easy guide for loading and unloading a horse in a slant load trailer.
This video guide is for anyone interested in taking their horse off property, whether that be to a show, on a trail ride, to a clinic, etc., who perhaps doesn't have much trailer loading experience! Safety is incredibly important, so keep these tips in mind to set you and your horse up for success.
Happy adventuring!
