26/ JULY/AUGUST 2024 THE RIDER Confident Horsemanship:


negatives thoughts “what-if-ing” about the possibility of falling off or being in- jured. These are normal concerns be- cause as we age, we do change. Although the following is not a true


By Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Con- fidence Coach I often receive messages from rid-


ers of a certain age wondering if they should give up riding because their con- fidence is so low. They have recurring


Ottawa Summer


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in memory of Lynda Marion Holt who passed away unexpectedly last December. Holt was a well-re- spected horseperson, Equestrian Canada steward, former Eques- trian Canada judge, rider, breeder, trainer, and show organizer. As the proprietor of Highland Farm, Holt was well known in the industry for her sense of humour, no nonsense approach, and her ability to select top hunter horses that went on to have successful careers both in


story, there is truth in it. An old golfer played a round with a young golfer. The young golfer complained the entire round about her aching back. After their round, they sat down and changed their shoes. When the old golfer pulled off her golf shoe, out fell a small rock. The young golfer was amazed that the old golfer had walked on it the entire time and never complained. The old golfer said, “If I paid attention to every ache and pain in my body, I would never get out of bed in the morning.”


Physical Challenges: We have less flexibility and strength. And often, we have more aches and pains. If we do get injured, it takes longer to heal. We actu-


Canada and the United States. Competition in the Ottawa


Summer Tournaments concludes on Sunday, July 14, highlighted by the $50,000 RBC Grand Prix at 2 p.m.


There’s more show jumping


still to come this season with the CSI5*/CSI2* Major League Show Jumping Ottawa from August 21- 25 and the Ottawa National which runs September 12-15. First-rate hospitality will be offered during three days of Major League Show Jumping Ottawa in August. Tick- ets and tables are available for purchase at www.ottawaeques- triantournaments.com/hospitality. Spectator tickets are also available for MLSJ Ottawa in August. To


The Challenges and Rewards Older Equestrians:


ally don’t “bounce” back the way younger riders do. Because of that real- ity, it’s important that we take steps to reduce the risks of injuries that are in- herent in riding and handling horses. Switch to a safer, older horse that


is an appropriate size for you and less likely to spook, buck or bolt. A well- trained horse with more whoa than go. Take as good care of your own


body as you do your horse’s. Your horse gets regular veterinary and farrier care, and possibly even bodywork. You give him a good warm up and cool down, and do ground work and riding exercises that help him build the healthy posture and muscle strength he needs to support a rider.


Do the same for yourself. Strength


training, cardio exercises, and stretching help to keep your body healthy and min- imize the risk of muscle injury. Regu- larly practicing exercises like pilates,


purchase, visit www.ottawaequestriantourna- ments.com/spectators. For more information on the Ottawa


Equestrian Tournaments, visit www.Ot- tawaEquestrianTournaments.com. All competitor information is available at www.ottawaequestriantournaments.com/cal- endar and full results can be found at ot- tawa.showmanagementsystem.com/events. Get the latest updates, news, and photos by following Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments on Facebook here and Instagram at @Ot- tawaEquestrianTournaments. Share your Ot- tawa Equestrian Tournaments experience by tagging #TenYearsOfTournaments and #RideTheParks!


Ride More, Worry Less And Enjoy Every Ride! Let’s get you feeling more confident today!


519-940-6050 • anne@confidenthorsemanship.com www.rideconfident.com


LongRun’s TB


Star of July Belentime is a handsome 16.2


gelding, foaled in


2018. He will make a great partner to an intermediate or


advanced rider in low level eventing or


jumping disciplines.


If you're interested in meeting Belentime, please contact LongRun!!


Zolento, owned by Looking Back Farm and ridden by Courtney Bacso, was the


recipient of the Lynda Holt National Memorial Award, given to the High Point Hunter horse who accumulated the most points in the Baby and Pre-Green Hunter divisions. From left to right: Colleen Howard, Tracy Howard, Sandra Green with her granddaughter Ellie, and Courtney Bacso with Zolento. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography


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$5,000 Modified Grand Prix, presented by Cristina’s Equine Bodyworks Saturday, July 13, 2024 Rider / Hometown / Horse / Faults / Time 1. Yann Candele / Orangeville, ON / Veritas / 0 / 74.38 2. Alexandra Mitchell / Westbrook, ON / Casallco Aurora / 2 / 77.55 3. Paul Halpern / Saint Anne des Plaines, QC / Jerlot W / 4 / 73.68 4. Elizabeth Grace Thomassin / Westmount, QC / Schillino Rold TF / 5 / 80.31 5. Ella Palladino / Sudbury, ON / Davidson / 8 / 71.56 6. Mathilde Candele / Corner Pocket Z / 8 / 73.33 7. Mackenzey Nadeau / Stittsville, ON / HHS Fairy Fort / 8 / 75.25 8. Isabella Erlick / Krazy Express T / 8 / 75.77


yoga, or tai chi improve your core strength, posture, balance, flexibility, and strength - all important aspects of riding well. Seeing a body worker (workers) for


massage, chiropractic, and/or acupunc- ture regularly helps to keep your body aligned, release stress held in the mus- cles, and undo physical strains.


Mental and Emotional Challenges: Stress from daily life - finances, family responsibilities, health concerns, etc. - affect you mentally, emotionally, and physically. Mental stress creates physi- cal tension which negatively impacts riding performance and increases risk of injury. Learn and practice techniques that create a positive mindset, resilience, and help you to release stress. Medita- tion, hypnosis, journaling, and walking in nature are all proven and effective stress relievers.


Benefits of Riding: Riding can help maintain physical fitness, joint mobility, and balance. Learning new skills, pat- terns, and continuing your education through reading and watching videos, keeps your mind engaged and sharp. When you practice leaving your worries at the barn door and taking care of your body, riding becomes a stress reliever rather than a stress creator.


Author Bio: Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Confidence Coach, shares advice and tips for horse riding women of a certain age. From managing riding nerves and anxiety, understanding your horse's behaviour, building a deeper partnership with your horse, and more. Whether you're a lifelong horse rider, just coming back to riding after time off, or just starting out, learn more at www.rideconfident.com


Paul Halpern of Saint Anne des Plaines, QC, rounded out the top three riding Jerlot W for owner Marianne Grothé. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography


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