Did you know that Cavalia Odysseo’s 70 magnificent horses are enjoying a relaxing 10-day stay at an equestrian facility near Oakbank, Manitoba? The horses are putting up their hooves while the humans are working hard on completing the Cavalia Odysseo Village in Winnipeg. The much-anticipated show is scheduled to start on May 12. The Cavalia…
I have been lucky enough to experience the horse industry from many different perspectives. This weekend, I finally got to see a horse show from the judge’s booth. As a competitor, I learned the value of patience. I’m an excitable person, and the hurry-up-and-wait show schedule can easily fry my nerves. I was constantly reminded…
As warm summer days entice us to hit the road with our equine friends, it’s important to make a list and check it twice. From the campground to the show ground, these five items will make every outing a breeze. 3 in 1 As both a chronic over-packer and professional Loser of All Things,…
Or, the pinwheel of death. Baseball players do it, and so should we! If you’ve taken it easy over the winter, now is the time to shake the cobwebs off. As we have discussed, circles are a great training tool. Riding a perfect circle is on my bucket list. Once you’ve mastered this exercise, you…
Going to university and holding down a couple of jobs leaves very little time and money to pursue my goals with Aleva. Because of this, we have not taken a lesson since August. Luckily, the University Gods bless students with the gift of Reading Week, the perfect chance to catch up on all of the…
For those of us not lucky enough to be headed south, January can be a slow month. It’s no secret that the dark, frigid days make for less than desirable riding conditions. Horses and riders alike often take this time to rest and recuperate before getting back to work to prepare for show season. This…
This summer, for the first time in almost a decade, I did not attend a single horse show. For almost as long as I can remember, my summer has revolved around my province’s horse show schedule. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. There was never a moment where I wished I was sitting…
If you are like me, you have the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” drilled into your brain. Riders across disciplines are taught that our inside leg creates the bend or shape in the horse’s body, while the outside rein moderates this shape, ensuring the horse maintains straightness and doesn’t reach a degree of “over…
I am happy to report that this week’s challenge was a resounding success! We had our first jumping lesson for the first time in nearly six weeks- unheard of for a workaholic like Aleva! While the fences stayed small, the technical exercises were a great re- introduction to jumping. Unfortunately, I couldn’t harangue anybody to…
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