Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

Tips to Beat Horse Show Nerves

A competitor who says he or she has no pre-competition jitters either isn’t being honest with you or themselves. From the winningest riders to the greenest beginners, we care about our performances, and therefore we’ll feel anxious or nervous from time to time. We asked some experienced competitors—non pros and professionals from different disciplines—how they handle pre-show

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Have All Taken Up One of the Queen’s Favorite Pastimes

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Have All Taken Up One of the Queen’s Favorite Pastimes

The Cambridge kids—Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, who will turn four later this month—have all taken up a hobby very close to the Queen’s heart: Horseback riding. Throughout Her Majesty’s nearly 96 years of life, riding horses has been one of her deepest passions, a hobby she enjoyed regularly up until

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Ready to ride! Zara Tindall cuts an impressive figure as she takes to the saddle at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire

Ready to ride! Zara Tindall cuts an impressive figure as she takes to the saddle at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire

Zara Tindall looked delighted today while riding at the Tweseldown Horse Trials in Hampshire.  The Queen‘s eldest granddaughter, 40, who welcomed son Lucas on March 21 2021, sported a navy jacket with white riding slacks and black boots which she paired with a blue helmet as she sat horseback. Looking confident, the royal, who won a

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When Do Racehorses Retire?

When Do Racehorses Retire?

Horse racing has a long and rich history, being one of the most popular sports in the world. So, you may wonder, when do racehorses retire? In most cases, the career of a racehorse will only last a few years. Horse racing is a multi-billion dollar industry, with races all across the world. Every year, thousands

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Sprenger Bow Balance Stirrups – Stainless Steel Bronze Size 120 MM

Sprenger Bow Balance Stirrups – Stainless Steel Bronze Size 120 MM

For more information please, click here Details bow form for a perfect fit superb strength and enhanced security, pivoting into 4 directions simultaneously extra wide tread for perfect balance shock-absorbing and gentle on ligaments and joints tread with two types of rubber for a better grip high breaking strength Material Stainless steel, gold Size 120 mm

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ROYAL EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE SADDLE PAD BLACK SILVER FULL

ROYAL EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE SADDLE PAD BLACK SILVER FULL

For more information, please click here Details ROYAL EQUESTRIAN is described as the most stylish dressage pad ever produced. Royal saddle pads are all designed with elevated withers and have unique stop cushions instead of Velcro straps. The cushions and anti-slip silicone surfaces letters REC hold the saddle pad still and help avoid any twists during

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USEF 2023 California Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update

USEF 2023 California Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update

In January, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing a contemporaneous review of all Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Licensed Competitions in California for the 2023 competition year to create a more balanced, equitable, and sustainable competition environment for competitors and organizers alike. At the end of April, the Competitions Department communicated with

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