Saints N Angels Sport Horses

Saints N Angels Sport Horses We are a full service horse back riding and boarding facility. We offer riding lessons and training
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06/30/2024

Defensive riding is rarely taught today as many riders and trainers have become complacent about the risks of riding. The top image is of Brooke Hodgson at Devon in 1968. She demonstrates a mild "C" position in an independent seat and following hands with the straight line from the bit to her elbow. The photographs document the turning point from the former American horsemanship standard of riding in the Balanced or Fort Riley Seat to the current Hunter Seat with its crest release, etc.

Independent seat means the rider has independent balance with their base of support in the stirrups. The independent nature of the rider's balance allows the rider to follow and be moved by the horse's motion. That is key, independent rider balance is in unity of movement with their horse.

Leaning on a horse's neck is not a shared movement with an independent seat but rather a merged balance in the rider dependent on their horse's balance. For example, should the horse's forehand collapse on landing, the rider is completely at the mercy of that collapse. The same is true if the horse were to stumble and fall in the strides following the landing. Dependent balances are dangerous.

By contrast, if the rider's horse at the top were to collapse or stumble, the rider, with their feet forward in the "C" position, could immediately rebalance herself.

The lower left is a US Cavalry rider in a "C" position ready to deal with whatever comes of the landing. I was taught the defensive "C" position as a child. From the beginning of my instruction, I learned defensive riding slides and over obstacles while riding terrain. I learned following hands using a neck or jumping strap that moved up and down my horse's neck. This allowed me to follow my horse's head movement with my hands holding the reins. Defensive riding techniques like the "C" position and following hands can be taught to children to make them safer riders.

*The bottom right rider is a well known retire international competitor. I used this picture recently and some younger commenters, who are unaware of the "C" position, thought I was trying to embarrass this rider. Defensive riding techniques are no longer commonly taught, and this is very dangerous.

06/23/2024

A recent study, conducted in Japan, compared various methods for cooling horses after exercise in hot and humid conditions. Thoroughbreds were exercised until their pulmonary artery temperature reached 108°F. The time until the pulmonary artery temperature returned to

06/12/2024

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05/29/2024

🐴 The Horse That Carries Tension in its Back

Tension in the horse's back is very paralyzing to the rest of its body. It basically inhibits the horse's hind legs from coming sufficiently underneath its body to balance itself. Riding the horse with tension in its back can often cause back soreness, which will then perpetuate the problem. It can also cause spooky and disobedient behavior, as the horse tries to communicate his unhappiness with the state of his back. Lets talk about how to tell if your horse is tense in the back, and what you can do about it.

The horse with tension in its back will typically either tend to rush with short, choppy, and often irregular strides that have no suspension - or will tend to feel "stuck", with the rider finding it difficult to get the horse to really go forward. The rider will often feel resistance in the bridle because of the tension in the horse's back, and will find it impossible to keep a good connection.

Click on the link below to learn about a little trick to help you evaluate if a horse is carrying tension in their back, and for some specific exercises to help dissipate that tension 👇👇👇

https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/articles/the_horse_that_carries_tension_in_its_back

05/28/2024

Useful advice from the pages of Horse & Hound in 1944.

Do you always keep treats in your pocket for your horses? If so, what are their favourites?

If you’d like to take a look back through the H&H archives, these are now available online at https://trib.al/w4IradN

05/25/2024
05/25/2024

Attention: USEF Rule Clarification - MYLER COMBINATION BIT

05/23/2024

‼️‼️UPDATE‼️
🟥🟥CANCELLED 🟥🟥

Cross Country fun ride on June 1st is CANCELLED. We will not host another one this spring due to the insane amount of rain.

There has been too much rain, our trail is waterlogged and not suitable for riding.

We apologize for the inconvenience and are so sad we won’t be able to see you then. We will have our next event in fall, when we won’t be under water!

Please contact us if you have entered and paid and we will issue you a full refund.

We thank everyone who entered and hope to see you at the Cloudline CCC on June 22

Also dont forget to enter for the next event in October for our spooky (DRY)Halloween ride.

05/06/2024

All of your beauty needs can be met Empire Med Spa! Sponsor of Division II W/T poles!

Just another wonder sponsor doing amazing work here in Greenville! Please check them out tell them ETHJC sent ya!

05/06/2024

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Join us for the June 28-30 Area V Adult Rider Camp at the beautiful Texas Rose Horse Park!

Our clinician will be Laine Ashker.(www.laineashkereventinganddressage.com)

Stadium will be in the indoor arena on Saturday, and Cross Country will be Sunday.

Cost will be $575, which includes stabling (with 3 bags of shavings, no outside shavings allowed), lessons, dinner Friday and Saturday, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as additional unmounted sessions, crafts, swag, and fun!
We will be able to base our unmounted activities and view the stadium sessions from the lovely and AIR CONDITIONED Arena Club!

Accommodations are plentiful near the horse park, but if you want to stay on site, www.triplewrentals.com is offering a 10% discount to our camp participants.

Once I receive your completed registration form, I will email you to payment and confirm your spot. Once payment is received, your registration will be complete. We will not be able to issue refunds, but if your plans change, you may be able to transfer your spot if there is a waitlist.

The Area V Adult Rider Camp is open to all Area V Adult Rider program members. If you are not a current member, you will need to go to your USEA portal and add or renew your Area V Adult Rider program membership.

05/03/2024
The event is still on for June 1…..       but if we are rained out, we will reschedule for June 8
05/02/2024

The event is still on for June 1…..
but if we are rained out, we will reschedule for
June 8

Great week at the Texas Shootout …..
04/30/2024

Great week at the Texas Shootout …..

04/25/2024

Imagine the bit being in front of your horse’s mouth. Instead of pulling back, you want to push him forward into the bit for a softer, springier horse. - Phillip Dutton

Thanks to Cosequin Equine for our coverage of the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, including rider interviews, competition reports, horse spotlights, photos, videos and more.

Great video about PEMF therapy
04/18/2024

Great video about PEMF therapy

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy for health and well-being to improve the quality of life. Improve circulation and encourage healthy cells. Design...

04/16/2024

May 15-19, 2024 - Show Jumping Classic at the Texas Rose Horse Park

Flash Back Friday May 17th -
Dig out those old rust breeches (we are sure they will still fit), top hats, Shadbellies, sandwich cases, breastplates, etc.! Whether you are showing or not, everyone is invited to join in the fun. Best turned out throw back rider award and Best turned out throw back non rider award!

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03/25/2024

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Mark your calendars ‼️‼️June 1st…….
03/08/2024

Mark your calendars ‼️‼️
June 1st…….

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