Cross Creek Equestrian Center

07/11/2024

Looking for a friendly lesson barn with well behaved horses? Come meet our fantastic lesson horses! If you are new to riding or a seasoned rider looking to improve your riding and perfect your position, we have a horse for you!

07/03/2024

06/30/2024

Are you going to be taking your H-B or H-A certification tests this year? Check out this blog, where H-A and H-B members share their best tips to prepare for these certifications with the help of many talented experts, resources, clinics, preps, peers and more.
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06/23/2024

Online entry for both Summer Heat (July 17-18) and DAS I/II (Aug 3-4) is live! Both shows are open and accepting entries, round out your summer by joining us at our quiet, laid back and friendly shows.
Follow the link below for prizelists and entry link: https://www.stockadeequestrian.com/dressageprizelists

05/27/2024

⭐️WIT Rider spotlight - Jack LaTorre

In 2021, Jack started Equibody Fitness: an online fitness company geared towards helping riders ride softer, better and pain free. In 2022, he competed Grand Prix on his horse Manny and spent the summer in Germany training with JJ Tate. Jack is currently in Wellington training with JJ and his new mare Sakari, working towards the Prix St George.

For more information about WIT, go to: https://dressage4kids.org/programs/winter-intensive-training-program.html

05/17/2024

Spring is here, and your Pony Club or Pony Club Riding Center is probably planning on having a spring Certification for members who want to test their riding and horse management knowledge. Check out these tips to get yourself prepared.
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04/01/2024

Our assistant trainer Maymay thinks its a great day for pole work!

02/22/2024

Dressage4Kids and the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University are pleased to present a special Open House with lectures, presentations, and hands-on activities on Saturday, April 13th. Early bird discount is available until February 29th. Register at https://dressage4kids.org/programs/d4k-unmounted-programs/d4k-up-at-tufts-equine-center-april-13-2024.html

01/21/2024

The wrists, hands, and fingers have to be completely relaxed. If the wrists are stiff, they block the energy flow in both directions, and the horse will brace with his jaw and poll.

In this photo from the Cadre Noir the hand looks very soft and relaxed, without any tension. You can also see the pelbow connection. Without a good Pelvis-Elbow connection (a.k.a. “Pelbow”), the wrists and fingers tend to be stiff.

"This mobility of the wrist enables the fist to feel gently, which contributes so much to the pleasantness as well as the skill of riding, whereas a stiff joint cannot help but be hard, transmitting all rein aids in a rude manner, without any sensitivity or delicacy."
(Christian Ehrenfried Seifert von Tennecker, 1805)

01/10/2024

This super star lesson pony has naturally balanced gaits. His riders gain confidence and feel safe so they can focus on finding a relaxed position while enjoying his rythmic canter. Today his little rider worked on feeling lead changes over a pole.

01/03/2024

New year new events! Many of our programs are open to all (not just youth). Be sure to check out our calendar at https://dressage4kids.org/news-events/event-calendar.html

12/31/2023

We finished off the year with a fantastic Drill Team! Super riding everyone! What a great way to add a practical application to the riding skills we have worked on all year and have fun with friends.
Thank you Lisa and Kathy for the lovely photos!