News Avery Ranch Horses 1 week 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 1 week ago View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Avery Ranch Horses 1 week 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 Avery Ranch Horses 2 months ago Conformation Challenge 2Spring has sprung and the horses are ready to rise to the challenge of learning with their special people.This last Saturday (3/21/26) we gathered for a clinic to record a baseline of development and a 6 month plan for each participating “heart horse”. Still photos recorded conformation and muscle development, while video recorded lovely movement. Each horse and rider analyzed where the horse and rider team was in relation to the “Pyramid of Training” and the “Progress Path”. They formed personal plans of exercise for training and started a journal to record success. Periodic check ups on development are planned for each month. In September, we will record the success of each horse and rider team and celebrate our progress. What fun to find our horses' “BEST SELVES”! The Conformation Challenge 2 clinic marks the beginning of a fun and challenging Summer. 8 more diverse clinics that range from a focus on Dressage as serious fun to Jump Course Strategies with Art thrown in for personal expression. Look through the 2026 Schedule and come join us!April - Anatomy of a Dressage Test & Ride a TestMay - Teamwork Fitness … Horse & Rider Development (Yoga and your horse)June - Tack-Full Communication (Why use THAT?)July - Eye/Hoof Training (How Cavalletti create your horse's “float”)August – Jump Course Dynamics (Which way do we go & why?)September – Dancing Dressage I & II ( Kur, Pas de Deux – WOW!)October – Lyrical Horse (Fun with pencils , paint & horses...what more could we ask for?)If you'd like to know more, contact Jessie at Avery Ranch - averyranchco@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
