Blake Equestrian

30/10/2024

Little tid-bits I found:

What Do The Dressage Arena Letters Mean?

German Cavalry is also known to have had the arena letters spaced around a 60 meters x 20 meters space. This was between the stable blocks in many Germany Cavalry barracks. Although the definitive origin of the letters is unknown, it seems that there are two main theories, both of which originate in Germany.
The markings found on the walls of the Manstall were:
A Ausgang (Exit).
K Kaiser (Emperor).
F Fürst (Prince).
P Pferknecht (Ostler or Groom).
V Vassal (Servant/Squire/Equerry).
E Edeling/ Ehrengast (Chieftain or Honoured Guest).
B Bannertrager (Standard Bearer).
S Schzkanzler (Chancellor of the Exchequer).
R Ritter (Knight).
M Meier (Steward).
H Hofsmarshall (Lord Chancellor).
When competitive dressage began, arenas were measured at 60 meters x 20 meters, and these dimensions were first adopted for the 1932 Olympic Games in which cavalry officers completed their dressage test. They competed in predetermined sequences and movements to demonstrate the progressive training methods of the dressage horses, much as they are today in dressage competitions.
The earlier tests were specifically designed to test riders’ skills and mounts. Collected and extended paces were required, and pirouettes, rein back and flying changes were included. They also had the task of negotiating five small obstacles, including a barrel that was rolled toward the approaching horse and rider! Until late 1952, Olympic dressage was restricted to male-only riders

30/10/2024

19/10/2024

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Sand is a common cause of colic we see in our equine patients. The best way to check for sand in a horse is to take radiographs of their abdomen. From Monday October 21st through Friday November 29th, we are offering a discount on an abdominal radiographic study to check for sand! The discount includes three abdominal radiographs for $200, which equates to just over 20% off!! The appointments will be scheduled as a technician appointment with only a $20 exam fee and may include sedation charges depending on the patient. To set up an appointment please call our office. We look forward to seeing you and your horse 🐴🩺🐴 🩺

14/10/2024

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06/10/2024

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06/10/2024

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Situated by the sea, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of beach, Desert Park Natural Reserve, and Cuadra San Francisco. Chileno Bay and Cabo Real Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

29/09/2024

This rule applies to horses that do not fight because humans have not taught them to fight. I have retrained more horses than I trained from scratch, and in retraining I have encountered many horses that prefer to fight. When a horse that has been taught to fight by a rider, who probably didn't understand they were teaching their horse to fight, comes to you for training, you must meet them where they are. With these horses, you pretty much have to fight with them at first because that's how they have been taught to relate to humans.

I recently rode a horse that was a fighter. He was mostly passive aggressive, making his own decisions and ignoring a rider's aids and cues. When I objected to his oppositional decisions and his ignoring my direction, he escalated his evasions. He tossed his head more aggressively and completely ignored my leg and rein input. He popped up a little one time. He offered nothing but complaints.

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being a top level fighter, this horse is a 3, and like most low level fighters that were taught to fight by untrained amateurs, he thinks he is a 10. A few weeks of work teaching him to balance correctly and getting him to understand that a rider is there to help balance him, should put him on the road to a better life.

Most people today think that a cranky bully horse, like this one, needs only love and affection. They don't. What they need is a horse trainer who works with their brain stem's instincts. Somewhere in him is the impulse toward unity, which is part of the herd instinct. In this instinct there is also a sense of hierarchy that demands a leader. Horses with poor riders wrongly learn (probably by winning fights with an incompetent rider) that they must lead by default.

Horses like this gelding need to be properly led by a rider to an improved balance that ultimately feels better to the horse. A good rider or horse trainer can make that happen. Horses always feel better when a rider improves their balance, but some need to be led to better balance with firmness and a high degree of experience and confidence from the rider.

24/09/2024

Looking for some barn help Sundays.
7:15-1:15ish. Times somewhat flexible.
Basic cleaning/turning out. Easy horses to handle.

Needs to have basic understanding of horse care, be responsible, self motivated have awareness. Love animals.
Great atmosphere to work in.

Contact me via private message for details.
Auburn area.