Hello to all of our friends on this warm October day. Autumn is finally upon us, and it's a nice relief from the oppressive heat of summer. The trees are turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red, and Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner. The weather these days is very agreeable for riding and training. With that in mind, in this sixth edition of the Brindabella Farms newsletter, we overview five of the more commonly used (and abused) tack and training gadgets. From tie-downs to martingales, whips and spurs, and a wide variety of bits, many different tools exist on the market, all geared toward improving the ease, speed, and effectiveness of training. While all of these different gizmos have a place, not everyone understands their intended usage or proper adjustment. Our new Archives article hopes to dispel some common myths and misinformation.
(above: geldings Sugar and Prince Kai snooze in the sunlight)
Are you in the Springfield, MO area?
(above: geldings Sugar and Prince Kai snooze in the sunlight)
Are you in the Springfield, MO area?
If so, you should check out the English Instructor Showcase on Saturday, November 6, at Shadowbrook Stables in Fair Grove. FREE clinics are offered from 9:00am until 4:00pm from some of the area's most respected English riding instructors. Barbara Joyce will present "Using Dressage Techniques in Hunter Jumper Schooling" at nine, and Chardy Shealy has a session titled "Help! My Horse is 'Out-Fitting' Me!" at two. Other excellent clinicians are presenting throughout the day. Call the stables at 417-759-2998 for more information.
Featured horse:
BBF MARIMBA LIBRA
"Rimba" is a seven-year-old gelding out of Mariah Kai and by BBF Magic Libra. He has lovely conformation and a delightful personality. Rimba is well broke to ride in the arena and around the farm. He does have an old injury on his right front tendon that periodically causes a hitch in his gait, but when he is exercised consistently, this disappears. He does not seem at all bothered or in pain from his leg issue. Rimba is a very consistent and forgiving horse, and with more riding, could even show suitability in the dressage pen. His video can be seen here, and he is priced at $1500. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in Rimba.
Featured horse:
BBF MARIMBA LIBRA
"Rimba" is a seven-year-old gelding out of Mariah Kai and by BBF Magic Libra. He has lovely conformation and a delightful personality. Rimba is well broke to ride in the arena and around the farm. He does have an old injury on his right front tendon that periodically causes a hitch in his gait, but when he is exercised consistently, this disappears. He does not seem at all bothered or in pain from his leg issue. Rimba is a very consistent and forgiving horse, and with more riding, could even show suitability in the dressage pen. His video can be seen here, and he is priced at $1500. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in Rimba.
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