News Avery Ranch Horses 2 weeks ago Fitness - we all want it! Last Saturday, the strong seekers gathered for a clinic to help find “Fitness Magic”. Discussion of ideal weight and body type was followed with finding the physical markers of Temperature, Pulse and Respiration in our horses. Then, we were graced with an inspiring hour of Yoga led by Full Circle Yoga. Yoga balance, strength and flexibility were all applied to the art of riding and our ideal relationship to our horse. Relaxed and fluid, we then did a workout with our horses and measured their TPRs both at dismount and after a 10 minute recovery period. We discovered after comparing all the data, that our horses each had Fitness goals to pursue and we could create a plan for them (and ourselves! Hahaha) We are all looking forward to more Yoga sessions and the development of our horse and rider teams! Yea fitness for life! ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 4 weeks ago ANATOMY OF A DRESSAGE TESTDancing a Dressage test is hard! All the rider parts and all the horse parts have to work together! On April 11, we gathered for the second Clinic in our Avery Ranch Summer Series. We first looked at the questions asked by the Tests and how to prepare for each movement. Then, we discussed how to use the progessively hard tests and their elements as training tools. After that, we all saddled up and taped a “Posture T”on our backs as we headed for the ring and the video camera. Each horse and rider combo met their challenges with the surprising result... we all need more practice! So, we decided to meet for a second chance. On April 18, we all rode our tests again and SUCCESS! The tests flowed much better and the improvements were shining with the smiles on all the horse and rider faces! CONGRATULATIONS all around! ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 4 weeks ago View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 4 weeks ago ANATOMY OF A DRESSAGE TESTDancing a Dressage test is hard! All the rider parts and all the horse parts have to work together! On April 11, we gathered for the second Clinic in our Avery Ranch Summer Series. We first looked at the questions asked by the Tests and how to prepare for each movement. Then, we discussed how to use the progessively hard tests and their elements as training tools. After that, we all saddled up and taped a “Posture T”on our backs as we headed for the ring and the video camera. Each horse and rider combo met their challenges with the surprising result... we all need more practice! So, we decided to meet for a second chance. On April 18, we all rode our tests again and SUCCESS! The tests flowed much better and the improvements were shining with the smiles on all the horse and rider faces! CONGRATULATIONS all around! ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 2 months ago Yea! Happy Horses!! ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 2 months ago View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 2 months ago View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
