Successful Horsemanship
 
Sunday the 21st February saw the first ever Horse Agility Competition held at the Mendip Stud in Somerset. Everyone who took part had a fantastic time with training sessions in the morning followed by a competition in the afternoon. The two youngsters who took part blossomed throughout the day and competed alongside the older horses as if they had done it all before!

The testing Agility course devised by Vanessa Bee saw horses and handlers compete successfully to gain not only rosettes but league Points to be entered into The Horse Agility Club League to win a Trophy which will be presented at the end of the year.

Vanessa Bee who devised and started the Horse Agility Club commented:

“ It was so encouraging to see two young horses flourish throughout the day from unfocussed youngsters who didn’t know where their feet were to successfully and safely negotiating obstacles which I’ve seen older horses turn and run from. A great start for them!

The day illustrated that this sport is suitable for all ages of horses and handlers and is great fun for everyone!”

Vanessa, who has bred and shown her own Exmoor ponies and knows the breed well, was delighted that there were two entire Exmoors taking part, the overall prize being won by Hawkwell Vesuvius ably handled by Dawn Westcott.

 

Results

The Horse Agility Club 21st February 2010

The Mendip Stud Somerset

The scores were as follows:

 

Class 1 Pony – Starter level

1st Dawn Westcott and Hawkwell Versuvius - 124 points

2nd Joy Pritchard and Waltersgay Dragonfly – 105 points

 

Class 2 Horse – Starter Level

1st Beccy Williams and Bugsy – 117 points

2nd Dale Sutcliffe and Meeko – 113 points

 

Overall winner at the competition:

Dawn Westcott and Hawkwell Versuvius
 
 
Is your horse playful, energetic and looking for fun?

Do you want to compete in an exciting NEW horse sport without having to ride?

Then why not try Horse Agility?

Horse Agility is a fast exciting way to have fun with your horse without having to ride him so it’s great for horses that are unable to be ridden for behavioural or physical reasons, ponies that are too small for the owner to ride or for people who can’t or don’t want to ride. It gives everyone the chance to compete without having to ride or spend hours preparing their horse for showing classes.

Horse agility comprises a variety of obstacles for the horse to complete, at the higher levels this is against the clock which makes it a great spectator sport in which to participate. Horse Agility tests your horse’s physical as well as his emotional fitness and tests your ability as a trainer to keep your horse travelling safely over the course effectively and with style.

To find out more about horse agility and how you can get involved go to http://www.horseagilitygb.com/index.html

Have fun with your horses and do send us photos or post them on the Horse Agility Club Facebook page we’d love to see what you’re up to! You can also follow us on Twitter, please follow the links below.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=230598993005
http://twitter.com/HorseAgilityGB
 
 
Lots of exciting new projects and events coming in 2010 so watch this space.........
Don't forget to book your spot on the Dreamers of the day course on 9th Jan! Why not make it your new years resolution?
Book your spot at http://www.positivehorsemanship.com/dreamers-of-the-day-turning-your-dream-into-a-business.php
Lots more dates for Perry Wood clinics, always much fun had by all - riders and spectators alike! (New riders and spectators always welcome, details on Events page.)
You can now follow us on facebook and Twitter! Why not join our positive horsemanship group and get all the latest news and events?

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a happy and horse filled New Year!

Emma x
 
 
POSITIVE HORSEMANSHIP AT SOUTH WEST CHRISTMAS EQUINE FAIR 2009
Westpoint arena, Exeter.
5th & 6th December
www.westpointarena.com
 
No Title 11/29/2009
 

 
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