THE HORSE GAZETTE September 25-26
Brazos Valley Horse Show Series All Breed Open Schooling Show, Still Creek Boys & Girls Ranch, Bryan, TX. Series Dates: Sept. 4&5 at Sundown Farm, Bryan, TX. and September 25 & 26 at Royal Legend, Bryan, TX. Saturday: Western, Show- manship, Driving. Sunday: Jumpers & Hunters. Rosettes through 6th Place. Year end awards and banquet. FMI call 979-324-3215 or visit www.
BVHorseShows.com.
September 26
Western Pleasure, Saddleseat, Equitation and Showmanship and ponies. High point awards include both Arabians and non-Arabians in several un-
der-saddle divisions. FMI call Ann Lang or Alison Cowden at 512-472-1492, email:
info@ctahc.org or visit: www.
ctahc.org.
Submitted by Laurie Virkstis Photography Located in beautiful
Cedar Creek near Bastrop, Hy Court Farm is presenting a three part series on “Build- ing a Foundation for Col- lection.” Working with a small group of horses and their owners, Janet Man- ley, demonstrates the foundation of groundwork to de- velop collection in both young and mature horses. J a n e t
Central Texas Arabian Horse Club Open Show, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX. Show 2 in Series: 1/31, 6/20, 9/26 and 11/7. Adult Amateur, Walk/Trot - classes available for all breeds in Halter, Hunter Pleasure,
HyCourt Farm Fall Show, HyCourt Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. Dressage, Prix Caprilli, Sport Horse Versatility, In- Hand Versatility and Hunter Versatility offered. Vendors and food concessions on site. FMI call Amanda Wilson at 512-422-4134, email:
amanda@hycourtfarm.com or visit
www.hycourtfarm.com.
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hy court presents a series on collection
through the horse must not be blocked. We must be care- ful not to create patterns of thinking in the horse that build disconnection in this flow as a
breaks it down for us. Collection is a containment of the horse’s physical and mental state. The horse’s full, ex- pressive energy can not be confined, it can only be filtered, altered in intensity, reshaped and re-directed. As the horse and rider work together it is the responsibility of the rider to help the horse understand that he can explore his natural energy within containment for sustained periods of time. This is not natural for the horse and the art lies in the ability of the horseman to explain this whilst maintaining joyful and curious emotion.
The energy flow
this mental connection. It is clear to the observer that there is a difference in these part- nerships. It becomes obvious when the horse is unclear and being coerced by the rider. Willing partnership includes a sharing of ideas. The horse will offer an idea when given a clear and mentally available place to explore. The horse becomes interested and excited about the possibilities in this moment. Next Collection Workshop is Sept 19th
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way to solve problems. This disconnection in the flow of energy creates the most com- mon evasions. These evasions are an attempt within the horse to find a flow as the energy must flow somewhere. When the horse trusts
that he can come “through” the rider in this manner then it is at this moment that light, expres- sive collection is achieved. Physical connection
cannot be achieved without
visit
www.hycourtfarm.com. Photo: Janet Manley
more about Janet and Hy Court Farm scheduled events
demonstrates the importance of lateral reach and the concept of the horse needing to be elevated through the withers and sternum before the hind quarters can engage and in turn cause lifting of the bank. Because horses can sometimes get “stuck” in their movement, causing them to strike out, please seek the assistance of a professional before using flags in your training.
To learn
Hagansport, TX - Northeast Texas - Near Mt. Vernon
Gates, panels, tools, trailers, tractors, and all types of implements 9am • Cowboy Church - 10am Catalog Horses
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Sunday, October 3, 2010
10am • Equipment Sale
Auctioneers Note: This fall we will be accepting over 200 of AQHA & APHA horses from local ranches and others. There will also be a special Ranch & Rope Gelding Session. There are always some production and dispersals included in our sale. Be sure to come for some “sure enough” good ranch geldings, broodmares, yearlings and weanlings!
To consign horses in the catalog sale, please give us a call. Sulphur River Saddlery • 903-632-5458 Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm
Conducted by: Norwood Auction Co., #7994 Catalog Deadline is September 12th or first 125 head.
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