New England ILHA Liberty Horse Club

03/10/2024

Horse friends-

Anyone with trailer driving experience interested in attending the Liberty Festival in Kentucky? Looking for another driver/barn help for next week due to some last minute changes with our crew!

Please PM me asap if interested!

08/09/2023

🐴 Registration for the Sept 16th Liberty show is now open !!
https://ilha.allsportsequine.com/shows/12714.html
Sign up now and let me know if you have any trouble - see you soon !

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05/09/2023

check out examples of patterns here !

🎥👀 Don’t forget ILHA is on YouTube!!

Whether you’re learning patterns for competitions or just need a little extra practice, our YouTube page is packed with everything you need! 💻🐴

🤔Or perhaps you just need a visual? Our YouTube page has you covered!

Our next virtual show is happening on
🗓️September 22-24!

Our channel is a fantastic way to prepare for this upcoming show! 🏆 Don’t forget to check out our page and hit the subscribe button! ✅

Here’s the link to our YouTube 👉 https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCBC3BkhRCEogLkx3f934ARA 👈

😎Share you favorite tip when preparing for an upcoming in the comments below!

05/09/2023

Please share!

Our show on the 16th will feature a good number of competitors who are heading to the Liberty Festival in Kentucky. Come see an incredible line of liberty freestyles right in your back yard (aka not across the country!)

Also, there will NOT be an ILHA competition at Equine Affaire this year, so come see the show in September instead!

In addition, come see a Grand Prix Dressage and Liberty Demo by Christy Scotch Horsemanship and Dressage

04/09/2023

Do you have questions about showing at liberty?

Maybe you’re interested, but hesitant because you don’t know what’s expected, or how the classes run, or what the patterns are, or what the rules are…

Fear not! We have answers. And SO MUCH INFO. And seriously friendly people that are HAPPY to help.

So here we go!

Follow this link for a self guided tour of all things ILHA Competition related: https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/competition

Follow this link for a breakdown of the different divisions to see what’s the best fit for you and your horse. Pick one or pick many!
https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/classes

Follow this link to see the patters (and check out the videos of the patterns for extra help!)
https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/resource_redirect/downloads/file-uploads/sites/111807/themes/2152353384/downloads/fbfa28f-32c-4b00-dcc-cef8abaf4f74_ILHA_2023_Patterns_bookmarks.pdf

Follow this link to read the ILHA Rule book. It’s quick and simple but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND all participants read it in its entirety before competition!
https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/resource_redirect/downloads/file-uploads/sites/111807/themes/2152353384/downloads/78c0f5a-2e2a-f77-66b0-64b34ef7f75_ab48802-ecb2-d8d1-486f-b4c52a77d6a_2023_ILHA_Competition_Rules.pdf

Attached to this post you’ll find some example photos- a quick description of some of the training level divisions for those just starting out, plus a sample pattern of Training Level at the Shoulder.

If you’re lost and overwhelmed, send us a message and we’ll help you figure it all out!!

04/09/2023

The following is the list of classes that will be offered at our show on 9/16:

Freestyle & Compulsory

Training Level @ Shoulder
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 1

Training Level Bridleless
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 1

Training Level Liberty
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1

Lead Line
Novice:Pattern 3
Intermediate:Pattern 2
Distinguished:Pattern 2
Advanced:Pattern 1

Bridleless
Novice:Pattern 2
Intermediate:Pattern 3
Distinguished:Pattern 2
Advanced:Pattern 1

Minimal Movement
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1

Liberty Horse
Novice:Pattern 3
Intermediate:Pattern 3
Distinguished:Pattern 2
Advanced:Pattern 2

Liberty from a Ridden Horse
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 1

Liberty Team
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Distinguished:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 1

Ba****ck & Bridleless
Novice:Pattern 2
Intermediate:Pattern 3
Distinguished:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 2

Combined
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1

Obstacles
Novice:Pattern 1
Intermediate:Pattern 1
Advanced:Pattern 1

04/09/2023

Come enjoy a great day getting acclimated to the sport of Liberty and enjoy watching some advanced competitiors perform their patterns and Freestyle routines!

Classes for everyone including leadline and round pen classes!

Never competed at liberty? No worries! Our crew will guide you!

First liberty competition in the area! Don’t be shy, enjoy the day with us!

You’re welcome with or without your horse. Please let us know you’re coming by visiting our Facebook event page and selecting the going tab. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Bethany Airport, September 16

Message us with questions!

31/08/2023

Questions about what to wear to an ILHA competition?

Check out this post from the ILHA page!

🌟Wonder What Wednesday! 🤷‍♀️

🤔If you are curious about the dress code for all ILHA Competitions, you’ve come to the right spot!

Here are the ⚡️top two⚡️rules to guide your next show outfit! 🐴😎

👕 Competitors must rock a long-sleeve shirt with a collar (your choice!) and a pair of long pants

🥾Fancy footwear alert! Feel free to strut in any style you like, but make sure they’re horse-friendly and safe (sorry, no open-toed shoes allowed)

💡Remember: Breaking the ILHA attire code equals an automatic “No Score” 🚫 Just follow the rules and you are in the clear! 😉🏆

If you are looking to learn more about ILHA competitions and rules, check out this link
👉 https://www.libertyhorseassociation.com/competition 👈

11/06/2023

Our youth members are on fire 🔥check out Nora and Glory here perfecting their bridleless work !! Great job guys 👏

Bridleless work with Glory!

07/06/2023

Youth member Jolina practicing advancing her Bridleless work by adding a liberty horse to the mix . Thanks to Cricket for being such a good teacher !! 😉 the beginning of the video though , lol 🤣 🤣

29/04/2023

One of our youth members practicing working a Liberty horse from a ridden horse and adding her own flare . Great job guys !

06/02/2023

Just getting back to work after a long hiatus , Nemo showing Jolina he hasn’t forgot a thing ! Great work guys ! That rear is coming along nicely , What hang time 👏

01/01/2023

Happy New Year !!!!

12/12/2022

Nothing like a snowy day to get together and shoot some videos for the ILHA virtual competition! 

06/12/2022

Here’s a quick clip of 10 year old Norah  working Meridith Vallillo’s Navarro during a Dan James clinic in Rhode Island this past September 

05/12/2022

Interested in joining the New England ILHA Liberty Horse Club?

You’re in luck! Membership is open!

Follow this link to enroll and message us with questions:

Please click the link to complete this form.

29/11/2022

Welcome to the New England ILHA Chapter! Although based in Connecticut, we are here to build the Liberty Community for horse lovers throughout all of New England! Follow us, join the mailing list, and come along as we gather, learn, host events, and most of all love and train our horses with all things Liberty!