Patterns

Really excited for show season can't wait for this stupid snow to melt. But wish I didn't have to go down to Connecticut every time I want to ride. Here are some patterns to get you in the showing mood. Even if you can't ride practice some in your head to get the feel that you want when you actually do ride, it'll help you achieve you goals, subconsciously. Also think of your vision as a benchmark to evaluate yourself.
Ranch Pleasure: even if you don't ride it, it can really help loosen up your horse, and take his mind off his job It helps if the horse or rider is crabby or stressed (it happens) because you are not trying to be perfect like you would for your regular events. All new things help for something like this, this class I used as an example. And if you are showing this class, don't force it let it come. And make sure that your horse is moving forward enough. If you need more tips aqha has a new showing to win DVD on it, and I can help. My aunt nationally qualified for the world show, and competed in it last November.

Aqha has sample patterns for ranch horse in their rule book.


sorry if you can't see this very well, this is for hunt-seat equitation. I will try to find jumping courses for tomorrow.
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