Peak Performance Equestrian Center

10/21/2024

Beautiful fall day at the farm!

10/05/2024

Finished off the day in the golden hour 🌅

10/04/2024

We have arrived and settled in to the Garden State Appaloosa Fall Folly show! October shows are always the most fun to decorate for!

10/01/2024

Showing horses is not for everyone. It’s long days and even shorter nights it’s putting eight hours in at your job then going to the barn and putting in a few more. It’s learning to speak a completely different language with your partner who happens to be 1500 pounds. it’s crying when you win and smiling when you don’t. It’s hoping that the judges see your hard work but understanding if they don’t. You then go home and you work harder. it’s learning to lose gracefully and win humbly. It’s put your horse and it’s health first. It’s being just a little bit more brave than you are scared and doing it anyway.
This is not a sport you pick up and lay down. it’s a lifestyle.  it’s being thankful for every ride you have because there might not be a next one. It’s not for the faint of heart. Success in this sport it’s not measured in trophies and ribbons alone, but also in memories and lifelong friendships. It’s working hard to make each stride better then the last. It’s hearing things about yourself and your horse that is like a knife to the heart. It’s being at a show, and wondering if you even belong there. It’s dedication and learning not to quit, no matter what.

What keeps us there is the love of the sport and horses. The benefits far outweigh the negative if you can handle it and The rewards are amazing. Not sure who said this - “The end is not the reward; the path you take, the emotions that course through you as you grasp life - that is the reward”.

09/17/2024

Finding your balance and seat on horseback is hard work but it sure pays off!

09/14/2024

Help us find Charlie his new person!

10 year old, 16.1 hand, chestnut appaloosa gelding available. Chromed By Charlie (Colored by Charlie X Love This Paradise)
Charlie excels in hunt seat events like Hunter in Hand, HUS, and equitation but he can come back for the horsemanship and showmanship. He is truly a gentleman with no vices, no spook, he stands on the crossties, is great for the farrier, clips, baths, loads, truly an in your pocket type of horse. Charlie can partner with any level rider, he is a great teacher and safe for those just learning or advanceing in the show ring.
Message for more information, motivated seller.

09/13/2024

🍂🍁Check out our updated show schedule and join us for some fun fall shows to wrap up the season! HRC September 22 we have leadline openings for new riders! Thinking of trying an Appaloosa show? Hit the road with Peak this fall 🍂🍁🍎
Horses currently available for show lease! www.ridewithpeak.com

09/12/2024

We took a bite out of the 🍎 this summer at the Big Apple Shoot out! What a super Appaloosa show to try out this year! We will see you again NY in 2025!

08/17/2024

The crew is ready for Hunter in Hand

08/17/2024

Good morning from Vermont! Chromed by Charlie Circuit Champion in Youth Halter Geldings and Youth Most Colorful shown by Maeve Madden!!!!!

08/13/2024

We had a blast 💫 at the farm for our Horsemanship weeks! Keep up the great work riders! 🐎We are so happy you chose to Ride with Peak😀!
www.ridewithpeak.com

08/11/2024

Great placings for Chromed By Charlie this morning in Hunter in Hand Youth, Non Pro, and Open! 🥇🥈🥉
Charlie is being offered for sale and can be tried today at the Dreampark!

08/11/2024

Good morning New Jersey 🌎

07/29/2024

❓Which PPEC school horse rides in a Kimberwick❓

A slotted Kimberwick might be the most versatile bit but they have gone out of style. This bit has three rein positions. The "A" rein placement is on the arc inside where the slots are located. The reins slide up the arc as rein pressure is increased. When the reins are relaxed with very light contact, the reins slide to the bottom of the arc and when contact is first increased, the bit starts to provide some leverage and thus light poll pressure. However, as the reins slide up the arc from increased rein pressure, the amount of leverage decreases to zero. This results in very forgiving bit action. This rein placement acts like a clutch that automatically slips so as to release the leverage pressure.

The lower "B" slot rein placement offers consistent low leverage due to the short shank (distance from the mouthpiece down to the "B" slot location).

The top "C" slot is at the mouth and acts with no leverage. If a Kimberwick has a snaffle mouth, and reins are attached at the "C" slot, the Kimberwick acts just like a snaffle.

There are many mouthpiece options for Kimberwicks. There are all kinds of snaffle mouthpieces available, some with rollers or french links, rubber coated etc.. With a snaffle mouth and reins attached at "C", the design acts somewhat like a full cheek bit due to the design of the arc shank. There are straight Mulllen mouths available with many material variations such as steel, hard and soft synthetic material or different metals. Mouthpieces with ports are also available.

The Kimberwick's versatility includes using variations on the chin chain (shown) or strap. These can vary from a kind soft leather chin strap, to a usual medium width chain with flat links, or to a narrow metal chain with small links that can be nasty.

All these variations in different combinations of rein placement, mouthpiece design and chin chain or strap make this, in my experience, the most versatile bit available. If you know of another that is more versatile, please put a picture in the comments.

Lastly, you can also use or teach the use of double reins using a Kimberwick with one set of reins at the bit slot "C" as the "bridoon" and the second reins attached at slot "B" for the "leverage bit". It's not a real deal double bridle, but for teaching it works and it is quite idiot and abuse proof due to the low leverage and if the mouthpiece is forgiving. Having largely gone out of fashion, Kimberwicks are very affordable used.

07/27/2024

Let the games begin!!!! 🥇🥈🥉

07/25/2024

Mini show night!
Hunter had so much fun with his favorite nurses in the costume class! Bailey and Patron were adorable with their littles in the walk trot classes too!

07/24/2024

Horseback riding is a humbling sport.
Some days you just hope there’s a good food booth at the show🤣

07/19/2024

Having a blast at the farm this summer! 🌞🌺🦜🏝️🦩🐎