PerformingHorse.com
Dec 22 2009
Horses are expensive. Period. And with the economy at an all-time low it is hard to make money in the horse-business.
But, most horse owners, -trainers and -professionals have a wealth of knowledge in them that someone else wants to tap into. How can you turn that knowledge and passion into money?
Oct 03 2009
Get ready for the cold weather and check out the complete line of horse blankets, specifically the Saxon brand with exclusive colors and patterns that can only be found on Horse.com.
You can also promote our Zimecterin Gold Dewormer deal that we are currently running – customers receive a $3 rebate when the buy 6 tubes.
October Coupon: $25 off orders of $125 or more at Horse.com (some restrictions apply)
Get Ready for Winter for Less!
Cold weather riding apparel is the hot product for the month of October. Buy fleece lined breeches, sweatshirts, and jackets for the best price available now.
And just like Horse.com, State Line Tack is also running the Zimecterin Gold Dewormer deals - customers receive a $3 rebate when the buy 6 tubes.
October Coupon: StateLineTack.com $25 Gift Card with Purchase of $125 or more
Shop Dog.com for “spooktacular” savings on dog Halloween costumes and toys. You can save up to 70% in our Halloween Shoppe – Dog Halloween Costumes and Toys up to 70% Off
Make sure you are ready for winter with warm dog clothes and beds designed to keep dogs comfortable on those cool autumn nights.
Lastly, enter your dog into the Cutest Dog Competition – with a chance to win the grand prize of $1 million.
October Coupon: $20 off orders of $100 or more at Dog.com (some restrictions apply)
Sep 26 2009
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WIN FALL DRESSAGE IN SANTA BARBARA
CLICK HERE to contact Show Management
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Hi All!
Win Fall Dressage in Santa Barbara Oct 17-18, with Judge Pamela M. Nelson “S” from Hollister is in full swing and guaranteed to be a blast! 
The premium is up on our websites
www.dressagetimes.com
www.blindfaithequineproductions.com
Entry form deadline is October 4th.
Be sure to register for the “UN-Dressage Test” Costume Class Saturday (walk-trot, we’ll have the test up on the website later this week). The idea in this test is to present yourself and your horse in costume and exhibit everything that is not customary in Dressage. The top 3 riders from this class will advance to the Ride-Off Class on Sunday for the Finale ~ Champion and Reserve Champion will ride their victory lap in costume. I’m confident the media will be there to get great shots of this fun event!
Bring your friends for a fabulous weekend in Santa Barbara ~ we can all get a jump on our scores for 2010 with Pam Nelson!
Plan on joining us for the Costume PARTY Saturday early evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Show Office, prizes for the best costumes.
I hope you all can make it - if there’s anything else you need, just holler !!
Best,
Gina & Suzi
Gina G. von der Burg, Show Manager
805.448.2510 Gina
Suzi Kuykendall, Show Secretary
818.269.2911 Suzi phone/fax
www.dressagetimes.com
www.blindfaithequineproductions.com
Sep 23 2009
Check out our newest product available at PerformingHorse .com
Remember, a while ago I posted about these nets ( http://performinghorse.com/?p=10) and now, after extensive testing and trying, we have them available on our site here. Just click on the page link ‘Small Mesh Haynet’ above and see for yourself.
The best thing?
Oh, there are several but we don’t have to be home at a certain time to feed!
Freedom is something to be treasured!
Sep 22 2009
Last year I totally missed the Equine Affaire in Pomona, CA because I simply realized too late that it was coming up!
Bummer! I would have loved to go.
So, I emailed them and offered my help in getting the word out. That way, I was sure to know in time when the next show will be.
Today I got a large envelope in the mail with all the info and I will share it with you here.
There are many clinics conducted by many of the nation’s foremost trainers, coaches, and competitors including
Are You Ready?
Of course, presenters and topics are subject to change.
Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race will return to the Equine Affaire once again and interested riders must apply in advanced to compere for $4,250 in cash and other prizes.
The 4 days will be filled with seminars and demonstrations by industry experts on an arrya of topics relevant to all horse enthusiasts. There will be more than 100 seminars & hands-on demonstration ate the seminar stage and two demo rings will cove a wide variety of horse management, health, training and (trail) riding topics.
The Equine Affaire’s Trade Show is one-of-kind where you can find everything you will ever need for your horse, barn, and yourself.
In the Breed Pavilion you will find many different breeds show cased by their associations and breeders.
The Youth Pavilion is a special place for the young horse lovers among us. There will be plenty of horse related activities for kids to learn from and have fun with.
More information can be found at www.equineaffaire.com
Aug 30 2009
Is there a difference in training a Warmblood or a Quarter horse or even an Arabian in Dressage? I learned about that over the last couple of years. My daughter is the luckiest girl when it comes to her dressage coach. Until a couple of years ago, she had mainly trained children and adults for dressage on Warmbloods and Quarterhorses but since we had this cute little Arabian horse which was so ready to come to work and totally green, she decided to take him on.
Here are some main challenges in training hot blooded horses for dressage, versus Warmbloods and even Quarterhorses:
1. Keep your Arab working at least a little 5 -7 days a week. Don’t let him hang out and get too energetic. They are hard to bring down and focus once they are excited.
2. While you can train a Warmblood over and over again on the same exercise, an Arab needs different excercises to keep him interested. After you practice something 4 or 5 times, you really need to do something else for a while - preferably before his brain is fried and he decides it’s time to go home.
Aug 28 2009
That is money you pay for this privelege! Wow! I never would have come up with this idea. Read the following post I found on an Ebay Neighborhood Post:
“We have a stables nearby that “allows” the public to come and clean out stalls and brush horses for $25.00. So you can pretend it is your own horse. $25.00 each visit. And it is working…people are flocking to the stables.
Just a thought… “
Aug 15 2009
Like the Olympic Games, the World Equestrian Games are held every 4 years right in between the Olympics and are governed by the FEI – the Fédération Equestre Internationale. There are championships for 8 disciplines:
The last games were held in Aachen, Germany in 2006 and high caliber dressage riders like Anky van Grunsven (gold) and Andreas Helgstrand swept away the audience with their breath taking Freestyle Performances.
In reining there was a final runoff between Tim McQuay for the US (silver) and Duane Latimer for Canada (gold). Megan Benjamin won the Gold Medal in vaulting.
The 2010 World Equestrian Games are planned for Kentucky and the organization is in full swing. The company responsible for the organization is Alltech and is the main sponsor of the games. Alltech is one of the leading animal health companies in the world with a large range of natural products and solutions for the feed industry. The scope of organization needed is enormous. You can imagine the amount of people –and horses- from all over the world coming to Kentucky in September 2010.
With only 406 days to go, we’ll be following the development and line-up closely.
Aug 14 2009
By Jane Savoie
No matter where I travel, the most frequently asked questions I get are, “How do I put my horse on the bit…and how do I keep him there consistently?” This concept baffles many riders. My hope here is to simplify the process for you with the following information.
First, you need to know that there is a SPECIFIC AID to put your horse on the bit just like there is a specific aid to ask for canter or for a leg yield. That aid is a half halt. (Don’t groan…I can hear you!) Continue Reading »
Aug 07 2009
How to Get Your Dressage Horse on the Bit
By Jane Savoie
Do you saw left and right on your dressage horse’s mouth or wiggle the bit with both hands to get him “on the bit”.
If you “saw” on your dressage horse’s mouth by alternating squeezing and releasing with your hands, you’re riding your horse from front to back. He might look like he’s “on the bit” because his head is down and his nose is on the vertical, but you don’t have an honest connection from back to front. Continue Reading »
Jul 29 2009
Dressage. Oh, when done well is a beautiful dance between horse and rider. The horse and rider are one. The horse seems to intuitively know what the rider wants. The rider just smiles, enjoys and looks between the horses ears and occasionally lets her inside hand quickly slide over the horse’s withers.
Yeah, right. That is not quite how it goes. Dressage is hard work. Consistent training. Daily exercises and pure commitment. Dressage is a systematic training of the horse & rider.
We are currently in the process of writing a series of articles on the Training Pyramid of Dressage. You can find them, and many other topic on http://ezinearticles.com/?expert_bio=Monique_Myers
Jul 29 2009
*Cincinnati Dressage Tradition II
August 2, 2009
Judges: Jeff Moore (S, R DSHB), Robin Brueckmann(S), Janet Curtis (S), Wayne Quarles (R)
Roberts Arena, Wilmington OH
Contact Chris Federer: 5982 Ludlum Road, Morrow OH 45152
513.899.3015 or cell 513.833.5081 chrisfederer@embarqmail.com
Summerbird Dressage Test Practice
August 2, 2009
Masterson Station Park (sand arena at top of hill)
Lexington, KY
Contact: Judi Tudor 859.396.6503 or Julie Congleton 859.846.4889
Full details in web ad:
http://kentuckydressageassociation.org/assets/
pdf_files/advertising/Summerbird_2009_dressage_practice_rides.pdf
Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship - Dressage Clinics with Tom Poulin
August 4-6 and 24-26, 2009
1101 Yarnallton Pike, Lexington, KY
Full details & registration form:
http://kentuckydressageassociation.org/assets/
pdf_files/advertising/Tom_Poulin_flyer_July_August.pdf
Jul 10 2009
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