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SA Extreme Trail Sports & Western/Cowboy Dressage

Locality: Owen, South Australia

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24.01.2022 Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court. The hoof prints that your horse leave behind, at the Walk, Jog and Lope.

17.01.2022 The good ones take time. Watch quietly from the sidelines as those who try to shortcut with bridles, bits and gadgets become unstuck at the first sign of a chal...lenge. Get used to sitting with your head in your hands having to take deep breaths or halting in the middle of the arena to stare at the ceiling for fear that frustration will take the reins and undo everything you’ve worked on. Allow him to question, allow him to protest. You have to be in this together, it has to be a partnership not a dictatorship so he has to know that he has a say and that you are listening. Mutual understanding and respect should be the foundations on which you build. Be prepared to taste your arena surface. Don’t allow others to convince you a more experienced jumper would suit you better or he might never come right. Trust your gut. You saw something in him, so work you ass off to prove it. Do not be swayed by trainers encouraging you to just try the draw reins or the bigger bit. Don’t succumb to the pressure to teach him whose boss. When the clock is ticking, and the stride just isn’t there you have to trust each other, that isn’t going to come from force. Give this horse your heart, I’m not saying he won’t break it because he will, but when the day comes that he accepts you into his, he really will go to the ends of the earth for you. But until then, have tissues and a playlist of sad songs at the ready. And just when you think you can’t take one more ride, when you feel like you’ve given every part of yourself to this and you can’t physically, mentally or emotionally manage anymore. Keep going. Nobody said this was going to be easy...but it might just be worth it, because the most valuable thing you can give a horse is time... ...and the good ones take time.

17.01.2022 Come and join TWC for a super fun day!

14.01.2022 In the June issue of Sport and Trail Magazine, International Mountain Trail Challenge Association's Mark Bolender shares an article entitled, "Hit the Trails wi...th Confidence", Mark tells how to train on trail obstacles built from cord wood. Pg. 34>> https://weride-magazine.com/magazine/june-2019/ Photography by Hal Cook. IMTCA www.imtca.org

13.01.2022 Cowboy Dressage IS NOT Western Dressage. In 3 points or less, can you define how cowboy dressage is not western dressage? I find this an interesting contrast t...o highlight. Thanks! - Mary Lee Cowboy Dressage of Wisconsin 1. CD places Soft Feel and Partnership as Top priorities every time we handle/ride our equine friends, no matter if we are in or out of the court. Its a lifestyle, not a discipline. 2- The Court is designed to develop precision in the preparation and execution of maneuvers. (No guessing where as the court is set in a perfect grid.) 3. The CD tests are designed to build harmony and strength for our everyday riding, no matter the venue. Using the tests and the elements within will help train your horse. Rather than training your horse for a test. (#3 Some folks will argue that wd is the same in this aspect. To them, I say ride a CD test on the CD court and you will experience the difference.) http://www.cowboydressage.com/ Photo by Lesley Deutsch

12.01.2022 The Mountain Trail Course is groomed and ready for tomorrow’s play day. Come one come yea all and have a great time. Restrictions for safety are in place.

11.01.2022 If you need some laughs check out Bubba and Smegales First class in the show today

09.01.2022 Program and entry forms for Novelty day.

08.01.2022 The Octagon That eight-sided box in the middle of the Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court is the perfect tool for groundwork. We often use the octagon as a pre-fl...ight check before getting into the saddle. With a 12-foot diameter, it is the perfect size for in-hand work with most of our 12-foot natural horsemanship rope halter and leads. The presence of the ground poles helps the horse in many ways during groundwork on the lead. The poles create a visual for the horse to bend around on the lead, just as he does under saddle. For the horse that tends to crowd the handler, it also establishes a physical barrier to help remind him to stay on the circle. Read more at : THE COMPLETE Guide to Training Riding with Soft Feel and Kindness. Paperback Eitan’s new Book Coauthored by Jenni Grimmett DVM. http://cowboydressage.com/storefront.html Photo by Maria Marriott - Copyright

06.01.2022 A "Day on the Green" - MERTON PARK EQUINE MOUNTAIN TRAIL OBSTACLE COURSE is located in Violet Town Boho 3669. Open 7 days by appointment 2 Hourly, Full day or W...eekend Camping Rate. Over 30 challenges plus a 20x60 sand arena with Trail riding just outside the gate. Enquiries welcome. Suitable for all Ages and Disciplines. Ph 0408 393 035

06.01.2022 Greetings from switzerland

04.01.2022 PHSSA Novelty Day

02.01.2022 Follow the event link for more details

01.01.2022 PHSSA 2019-2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS More details on each event coming soon! *November 9th- Show prep & Halter clinic with Debbie Cotton. Held at Owen ... *November 10th- B Show, judge Adrienne Clarke. Held at Owen *March 7th- Novelty Day. Held at Owen *April 18th (pending approval)-PHSSA State Championships, **CANCELLED** *April 19th (pending approval)- PHSSA All Breeds Show, **CANCELLED** *May 23rd- B Show, judge TBA. Held at Owen *May 24th- B Show, judge TBA. Held at Owen