25 July 2010
A slightly different week of riding this week
Last week was showjumping, and this week was………. showing – gasp. Went to Neerim on Sunday and to my first show in about 15 years. Good opportunity to clean my gear. Did ok to, we got a 1st in Smartest on Parade Level 1/2 a 2nd Place for Ridden and a 3rd place for Rider. Then quickly rushed back home to help out at the Gembrook Market. And then quickly back home to ride Jarrah, the 23 year old. Both ponies got new paddocks for their troubles which they are very pleased with.
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24 July 2010
Occy trying out his new bridle
18 July 2010
It was a showjumping kind of a week this week
The weather hasn’t been the best this week but the days seem to be getting longer. Had another jumping lesson on Thursday night and by the time I got back home and fed the horses it was 10.30 pm. Work really does interfere with the important things like riding. Show jump comp at Monbulk today and we got a 3rd out of 16 so happy. Video is of Tayla Wilson on St George Inveral Taylor known as Danny to his friends.
The picture shows that I had a gear failure on the day. The zip went on my gaiters. Wont mention a brand at this stage but I did a temporary repair with electrical insulation tape, but will have to look for a replacement.
The picture shows that I had a gear failure on the day. The zip went on my gaiters. Wont mention a brand at this stage but I did a temporary repair with electrical insulation tape, but will have to look for a replacement.
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11 July 2010
Riding club Rally at Monbulk today with Leanne Williams
Had a busy week again with work interfering with riding. The weather didn’t help either. But managed to do some flat work at home Wednesday followed by a jump Lesson at Will’s on Thursday. Occy was nicely forward and jumping well. Had a flat lesson with Manolo on Saturday just working on some of the basics like keeping the forward and not forcing the collection side of things but to just let that come naturally through some smaller circle work.
Flat work today was good with some nice soft lateral work. Show jumping was good also working on power coming from behind and slow through some turning exercises rather than speed.
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4 July 2010
Been a wet cold week but managed a few rides and Freshmans show jumping (Occy stayed nicely forward) at Adam Wootton’s without getting wet. Even Jarrah got a ride!
27 June 2010
Winter Riding, Lessons and Mud Fever www.horseoz.com/forsale www.horseoz.com/news
We have made it past the shortest day of the year, but it still always seems to be dark when I am at home. And wet with the June Rainfall at home way above average. Seems a waste to spend daylight hours at work. Managed to get a ride in Wednesday night at home on the arena, and a show jumping lesson Thursday night. The lesson went very well with Occy starting out being forward and remaining that way, even though some of the lines I was asking him to take were difficult.
Whilst getting him ready for those 2 rides I noticed some crusty bits on his hind feet. Looks like he has picked up a touch of mud fever or scratches or greasy heel (depending on what you call it where you live). This is usually caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis and can often work in conjunction of other fungal and bacterial infections to make the horses life a misery in damp conditions. It seems to affect horses with white legs and pink skin more, but Occy is a standard bay, no white.
On Occy it seems to be running just above the coronet on his back feet only, with nothing on the heel or on the back of the foot luckily. So his movement is not affected noticeably. Now I going through the soaking and scrubbing with an antibacterial shampoo to remove the crusty bits to get to the root of the infection, and applying an ointment that will stick on for a bit whilst Occy is in his paddock.
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26 June 2010
The Horse Downunder Magazine Review www.horsedownunder.com.au
Managed to have a read of couple editions of a magazine called “The Horse Downunder Magazine”. Must say I am impressed. It’s not just filled with competition reports or dedicated to a particular discipline of style of riding. For example the May 2010 edition has features in it about Steve Jefferys, Shane Rose, Nike Chapman and Pat Parelli. June includes articles about Equestrian Artist Tom McAulay, a ride to Snake Island, Victoria and some training tips from Double Dan Horsemanship.
But wait there is more. J Country personalities, towns and clubs also get included along with their stories and connection to the land and horses.
So there is something for everyone. Articles are well written and always accompanied with great photo’s. Check out their website www.horsedownunder.com.au
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22 June 2010
The Horse | Oral Joint Supplements for Horses
With scores of oral joint health supplements on the market, how do horse owners know which to buy? This article examines the current state of the equine nutritional supplement industry, and it presents a seven-step “ACCLAIM” approach for horse owners and trainers to rapidly assess oral joint health supplements in order to avoid poor-quality products. Read More
19 June 2010
Manolo Mendez clinic today. Occy nice and forward today so could work on transitions and lateral. Video of Jenny Edwards getting a lesson.
10 June 2010
The Horse | Contracted and Sheared Heels
A number of factors must fit together seamlessly in order for a horse to remain sound and healthy: His hooves must bear weight properly in order to stay sound, with multiple structures sharing the load. If there is too much stress on any one part, or if some parts are not bearing adequate weight to maintain proper blood flow and hoof expansion, problems might arise. Read more
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The Horse | Good Foot Gone Bad
It seems like only yesterday your horse soared over that 4-foot oxer, slid to that perfect stop in a reining pattern, or ambled smoothly down that shady trail. Now, watching him limp three-legged down the barn aisle, you wonder, “How could this have happened so fast? How could I have not seen this coming?” Read more
