What an amazing few days at the British Dressage Bronze and Silver Para Championships supporting our Para Equestrian Foundation athletes. The weather may have tested us this week but nothing could stop the sheer joy of seeing these amazing athletes compete with their incredible horses - some very special partnerships were on show π¦π
Incident at the yard today when a nicely stacked arrival of supplements was rummaged through and scattered about whilst we were in the arena - who could it possibly be?
Watch til the end to see who the culprit was ππ
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Lexi and Charlie
On the left is Lexi and on the right is Charlie. Very cute you might think and they really are but Charlie is not Lexiβs boyfriend he is Doraβs our Unicorn in training ππ€«π
We arenβt going to tell her - nothing to see here!
Polework
Polework anyone - this is our Editors horse Lexi showing us all how to do it.
Sound up for commentary π
Winnie
Our chief Unicorn Winnie is back in work this week after several months recovering from a small suspensory tweak.
As you can see she is super keen to get going π
Anyone else have a horse who just loves to work?
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Head of horse treats
How to get your husband to love coming to the stables β¦..
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Lexi
The sun has been here now for 2 days and we are all a bit giddy with it but Lexi maintains a clear head as she demonstrates perfectly this supplying excercise on the lunge.
She takes herself in and out on the circle from a large circle to a much smaller one whilst maintaining the curve of her body and her full back and neck in stretch.
She initially found this very difficult but has now mastered it after some muscle release work and correct ridden training ππ»π₯°
#horsetraining #dressagehorse #trainingacademy
Lexi working in the rain
Letβs hope the weather guys have it right here in the U.K. - I think we are all done with this rain and wind now ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
Lexi working in the arena in challenging weather conditions
The weather in the U.K. is less than helpful at the moment. Weβve had months of rain and super high winds that are really challenging at times, but the team have managed to work whatever the weather has thrown at them as they prepare my International Para Dressage horses.π¦π΄π¦π¬π§
Lexi has never been a fan of rain or wind and would be very unsettled but sheβs now able to relax no matter what the weather throws at her. Great job team
#horsetraining #britishsummertime
#dressagehorse
This fabulous company are giving everyone a lovely 5% discount on their whole range of supplements and treats. Simply fill your shopping basket with goodies and then use the code Paraequestrianfoundation to receive your discount.
Not only will you be making a huge difference to your horse nutritionally but a donation will also be made by Global Herbs to the Para Equestrian Foundation - a horse can change a lifeβ¦.
Nothing to see here just a Donkey supervising my Dressage Horse ππ
#horsetraining #donkey #riderlifestyle
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Love this video of my Unicorn Winnie and Jo at the end of their session yesterday. Iβm sidelined with a thigh injury that doesnβt want to heal so Jo exercised her yesterday for me.
Winnie is such an intelligent horse and knows exactly where her Global Herbs treats are hidden alongside the arena and takes her rider over to them at the end of her sessions π¦π
#dressagehorse #hearthorse #unicorn
Great to receive this video of my girls hacking out together with Jo and Vik whilst Iβm having some enforced rest and my leg muscle works out how to behave in a responsible manner.
All great training for them ahead of our Endurance debut in the coming months. And just lovely to see them together happily exploring the countryside.
I did feel sorry for the ponies who were a little left behind. My girls are walk horses and when they open up the ponies have to trot to keep pace π¦π΄π
Budweiser Rocket Sleigh
A bit of festive cheer from the Budweiser horses.
#horses #ponies #christmas #festive
So excited to announce the launch of our global training membership program on 1st December
Watch out for more announcements to follow and make sure you join our Genius Equestrian community group to be on the launch list when we will be offering some great prizes to celebrate.
#horsetraining #equestriancoach #performancecoach
Is there ever a better sight than 2 horses being let out into a new field full of grass on a beautiful sunny dayπ΄π΄π
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#happyhorses = #happyhorserider
Budwiser 9-11 Tribute
20 years ago today our world changed forever...
Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives and all those effected by the tragic events that unfolded.
#9/11 #RIP