From Harmony Horsemanship - Time to take Elysia my off-the-track Thoroughbred off site for her very first jump schooling experience.
The video starts with lots of noise from the wind but is perfect starting at 0:12 secs going forward.
Read more: Bridleless with My Thoroughbred Offsite for the First Time Jumping (8:36)
by Laura Schreffler
When Ariana Rockefeller was asked to design a handbag for the inaugural Longines Masters of New York show jumping competition this past April, she (literally) jumped at the chance. The equestrian-handbag designer simply couldn’t pass up an opportunity to combine her two greatest passions and created a saddle-inspired leather bag beloved by the socialite set. Though she has only been riding professionally for the past five years, show jumping is a hugely important part of her life—it just happened to temporarily take a back seat to her design career. Nowadays, the 35-year-old heiress is focused on her equestrian career, dividing her time between England, Manhattan and Wellington, the opulent Palm Beach area of West Florida beloved by the world’s top equestrians during the winter months. We sat down with Rockefeller shortly before three major events in her life—The Masters, The Met Gala and the Christie’s auction of grandparents David and Peggy Rockefeller’s 2,000-piece, $500 million art collection, which has been called the most significant charitable art auction in history—to chat about her equestrian career, her love of art and the greatest lessons she learned from her philanthropic family role models.
HL: Have you always been into show jumping?
AR: I grew up riding on my family’s farm, and I’ve always had a passion for horses and equestrian sports. For the past five years, I’ve been pretty much full-time training and competing. I rode through high school, took a break in college and then got back into the training and show jumping. I love the behind-the-scenes of the sport, being an advocate for show jumping and really bringing it to more of a mainstream audience—especially in the United States, where the sport isn’t as understood as it might be in European countries.
Read more: How Ariana Rockefeller Indulges In Her Two Grand Passions: Show Jumping And Fashion
by Cari Klostermann
Before heading off on vacation, make sure your horse is prepared for your absence.
Taking a vacation with the family always sounds like a great idea, but as a horse owner, the anxiety of leaving your horse behind can quickly take the fun out of it. Sure, we want to take our horses everywhere we go, but sometimes it’s just not possible. Don’t let that stop you from exploring the world!
We have composed a detailed checklist to complete before you leave town to lessen your worry so you can actually relax on your vacation.
Find a trusted caregiver. It’s important that you trust the person you leave to care for your four-hooved friends to meet both their physical and emotional needs. If they simply toss some feed over the fence, sure, your horse will survive, but then you will feel guilty about your horse being alone while you were away. Find someone who will give your horses some love, plus recognize horse-health signs that indicate it’s time to call the vet.
To shoe or not to shoe – that is the question! Barefoot care can be a wonderful solution for many horses with benefits including reduced concussion, increased circulation to the foot, and more. But the decision to go barefoot must be carefully considered. Is it the right solution for your horse? Do you know how to plan for the transition? How will you be able to tell if it’s working for your horse? In this video course, Ann Ramsey BS, CERA, APF-I - founder of Equine-Rehab.com looks at what has become a hot topic of controversy. She explains how to care for barefoot horses, and examines the best practices for taking your horse barefoot should you decide to do so.
Read more: Hoof Care for the Barefoot Horse - Ann Ramsey BS, CERA, APF-I (2:15)
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