Gates Equestrian

12/23/2024

Joe Fargis and Touch of class—Individual and Team Gold, LA Olympics 1984

A lesson on position and classical education. Notice his solid base of support, beginning with the position of his lower leg and heel depth which creates stability in the tack, fostering a beautiful following hand and independent arms.

12/19/2024

Though natural born talent can provide you with great benefits in the show ring, this gift can only take you so far when it comes to overall success. Being a talented rider is important, but there are qualities that you can acquire that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability. Here are...

12/18/2024

Apropos…Horses and Riders

12/17/2024

Saturday is going to be a blast with Pony Squad, it's starting to feel like Christmas! 🎄

12/13/2024

Did you know horseback riding burns calories? (Yes, even when you’re just holding on for dear life during a trot!)
This calorie chart breaks it down...
✔️ Walking your horse? That’s cardio.
✔️ Trotting? Burn, baby, burn.
✔️ Barn chores? Hello, CrossFit with hay bales.

Find out just how fit horses can make you—because who needs a gym when you’ve got a 1,000-pound personal trainer or a few!
sunshinehorses.org

12/11/2024

With 2025 just around the corner, you are probably wondering if this is the year we will finally get flying cars… Well, we are not holding out hope for that […]

12/08/2024

12/02/2024

Motivational Monday

We have all felt that way.
Check out our new Equine Masterclass for help.
Between our lessons and our community, we can reduce the struggle, doubt, and feeling lost as well as reduce or even eliminate failure (Failure = Opportunity).

www.EquineMasterclass.com
(Annual & Lifetime Memberships currently on sale for Cyber Monday)

12/02/2024

ANNUAL BANQUET TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Purchase before Dec 6th to take advantage of the 10% discount. Tickets available on the WSHJA website www.wshja.org

12/01/2024

We successfully brought together all the little Pony Squad riders in the arena simultaneously, plus one very grand surprise, Rebecca was home for Thanksgiving ❤️

12/01/2024

Save the Date : Clinic Weekend with Olympic : Gold Medalist Chris Kappler!
May 2-4, 2025 in the Parkslope Arena at the Evergreen Equestrian Center
More details and registration information to follow in January.

WSHJA is thrilled to provide an educational riding clinic with world class equestrian Chris Kappler! Chris is an Olympic Team Gold Medalist, Individual Silver Medalist and winner of over 100 Grand Prixs. He placed second in the USEF Medal Finals, third in ASPCA Maclay Finals and second in the USET Talent Search Finals.

Clinic fees will be sponsored by WSHJA and auditing will be open to all. Mounted participation will be limited to Jumpers and Equitation at the height of 3' and above. As riding spots will be limited, we will work to include representatives from as many WSHJA affiliated barns as possible. More information on registration and selection process will be announced in January.

Whether riding or auditing, this will be an incredible opportunity for WSHJA Members to learn from one of the very best in the sport, so mark your calendars!

11/28/2024

We are Thankful for all that we have...

11/24/2024

🧡🧡🧡

2025 - let’s goooooo!

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11/23/2024

The Pony Squad was in full force today! Aoife was instructing the youngest about the Jr. Handler class at the Welsh shows, Abi had an excellent lesson on Randi. Tomorrow is the big day when they all ride together 🐎

11/22/2024

Stacey to the rescue!