Hello there! We’re excited to introduce the inaugural issue of the new Brindabella Farms Success-Centered e-newsletter. Here we will highlight horse management tips, equine education, interesting anecdotes, upcoming SCRT events, and horses and products for sale.
Winter is upon us here at the farm, and with the cold weather and snow come the customary preparations: making sure the horses have plenty of quality forage to keep warm, breaking ice on the stock tanks, monitoring old horses for signs of chill. However, sometimes it seems as though we are too worried for nothing, as the
animals seem to enjoy this frigid atmosphere, frolicking in the icy pastures and playing like colts.How much riding are you able to do this blustery season? Is the cold weather keeping you bundled up inside next to a roaring fire, or are you willing to brave the elements, grab a warm jacket, pick the snowballs out of your horse's feet, and saddle up for a winter romp? If you're like many riders, you may have some difficulty keeping in shape during these winter months.
The trick to staying in shape is starting off with anything that gets you moving: jumping around the living room to jazzy music. bouncing on a physioball in front of the television, running up and down stairs... really ANYTHING that gets you moving. The funny thing is that once you start moving, you feel a lot more like keeping going. It is the "gittin' started" that is tough. Some people find mornings the best time to move; others prefer later in the day. The time doesn't really matter. The moving is what counts. To stay fit and safe for riding, design your own routine. Use the "Seven Elements of Physical Conditioning" and get moving!
If you are able to muster up the motivation and master the protocol of the Seven Elements (Muscle Tone, Flexibility, Balance, Coordination, Posture, Breathing, and Neurologic Integration), you will find that your entire fitness and health will improve dramatically. This routine is useful not only for horseback riding but for all activities, as well as day-to-day movement and comfort! The “Seven Elements” lighten up the drudgery of physical conditioning by encouraging adults to be creative with their workouts, and put variety in their planning. Make them work for you too!
We hope you are able to use these fitness guidelines to your benefit and enjoyment over this season. From your friends here at Brindabella Farms, Happy New Year!
--Chardy Shealy and Shanna Nelson
The 2010 Success-Centered Riding/Training Workshop schedule is now available!
If you would like a brochure with SCRT information or a Horses for Sale flyer, please email Chardy with your contact information. This year's dates include:
Spring E-SCRT “The Essentials” May 17-22
Tuition: $750/rider (5 riders maximum)
SCRT I “The Classic” July 12-23
Tuition $1150/rider (5 riders maximum)- Fall E-SCRT “The Essentials” November 1-6
Tuition: $750/rider (5 riders maximum)
*other programs available to be scheduled individually; contact us for details
Featured horse:BF SUNLIGHT SURPRISE
“Sunlight” is a three-year-old black varnish filly with excellent conformation and good bloodlines (sire is BBF Libra Light Joy by BBF Magic Libra; dam is BBF Sunsea Aranda by BBF Sea Fire). She has a great, willing attitude and loves to please. She has been well started under saddle and goes nicely at the walk, trot, and canter, with a great stop and back. Sunlight has been started on lateral flexion and trail riding. While she is still green, she has never shown any signs of dangerous behavior like bucking, rearing, or bolting. This is a very sensible, sweet-natured girl who is looking for her own human to bond with. Don’t pass her up—Sunlight could excel at a number of disciplines! For more information, please email Shanna.
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