Jan
20
2012
Hi Everyone!
Your NYNE Directors have put a bunch of terrific events on the Calendar for your enjoyment!
Please check out the new things we have in store for you in 2012. We have added DVD nights, trail rides, simulations and brought back our Summer Barbeque! Keep checking back as we will be adding more events as time goes by.
Remember, the next meeting is at Lisa’s House next Friday, January 27th. We will accepting new or renewal memberships.
Membership costs are $40 Individual through March 31 or $80 for Family through March 31.
Come with any ideas for new events that you’d like to see. Please bring a snack to share.
Lisa’s house: 452 Oceanside St, Islip Terrace NY. Feel free to park in the driveway(s).
Jan
20
2012
IHA’s next meeting is about saddle fit. I think the meetings start at 7:30 and are held at the Bohemia Recreation Center on Ruzicka Way in Bohemia.
Jan
19
2012
Hi All,
Is anyone thinking about going to Linda Parelli’s tour stop in Harrisberg? it’s March31 – April 1st.
Kathleen
Jan
09
2012
We have some dates lined up for our three main events, so mark your calendars.
Spring Kickoff: April 22
Fall Challenge: Sept 22 (Rain Date: Sept 29)
Breast Cancer Benefit Ride: Oct 14 (Rain Date: Oct 21)
Jan
09
2012
Join us for our January meeting at Lisa Wolf’s house on Friday, January 27th at 7:30pm. 452 Oceanside St. Islip Terrace.
Come have a snack, renew your memberships and talk about what we’ve got planned for 2012. Early membership fee: $40 for Individuals, $70 for Families (2 persons). Fees go up in March!
Please rsvp here and/or Facebook.
Jan
07
2012
Hi All. I’m trying to plan a group NYNE Ride over to Willow Tree Farms on either Sunday, February 19 or Monday February 20, at Noon or after. Some of you may remember one of Willow Tree’s owners, Jenny, who came to speak to our group last year. If you have never been out to Jenny’s farm, you’re in for a treat. It is spectacular, and has a wonderful indoor arena with absolutely amazing footing. Fee is $20. Please let me know if you’re interested, which day you prefer, and if you can offer up trailer space for myself and probably Martine as well. Thanks folks!
Dec
29
2011
Training Tip of the Week: From Clinton Anderson
Keep a horse that trips interested in his job |
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| When a horse constantly stumbles, he’s basically telling you that he’s bored to death. Keep things interesting and challenge him by incorporating more variety into your lessons. You’ve heard me say time and again that consistency and repetition are keys to teaching your horse, and that’s certainly true. You can’t expect your horse to learn anything if you’re only working with him once a week. But you also have to be sure to add variety and keep things interesting for your horse. Remember that if you include too much variety the horse will never learn anything because he never gets to practice a lesson long enough to get good at it. But if you have too much consistency (you practice the same thing every single day) the horse will get bored and resentful. Set poles on the ground and ride your horse over them so that he has to think about where he’s placing his feet. Get out of the arena and ride him outside. Canter him down the road or around the pasture to free up his mind and get energy in his feet. Ride him over uneven terrain so that he really has to concentrate on where he’s placing his feet. I love working my horses over the obstacle course at the ranch because it allows me to work on exercises but offers a new challenge to the horses and keeps them on their toes. The more you can keep your horse guessing, the more attention he’ll pay to you, the more interested he’ll be in his work and the more fun you’ll both have. |
Dec
19
2011
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to our holiday party this past Saturday evening. It was wonderful to see so many of our members and their families and spend an entire evening dedicated to eating delicious food, sipping some cheer and talking horses - it doesn’t get any better than that! Thank you all for your support of the club this past year. Please help us to make the club what you need and want it to be by contributing your thoughts and energy. Wishing everyone a Peaceful Holiday Season and a Joyous New Year as we look forward to new equine adventures in 2012!
Dec
13
2011
Taking the bridle off is something that most of people do without thinking and oftentimes rush through the process because they’ve finished their ride and are ready to put the horse up and get to the house. When you rush you either don’t take the time to do the job properly or you don’t think about what you’re doing.
It’s very easy to take the bridle off incorrectly; carelessly pulling the headstall over the horse’s ears and dragging the bridle off his face. When you just pull the bridle off the horse’s face, you don’t give him a chance to spit the bit out which means the bit hits his teeth causing discomfort to his gums and soft tissue. A lot of horses develop bridling problems because of this. When you’re taking the bridle off, stop and take a look at the position of the bridle to the horse’s head. If it’s at an angle, then there’s a pretty good chance you’ll whack the horse in the teeth with the bit. To avoid hitting his teeth you should hold onto the headstall against his head with your right hand and slide it down his face. This will allow the bit to glide over his tongue and out of his mouth without hitting his teeth.
Every horse will become defensive towards the bridle if you repeatedly hit his teeth with the bit, so be considerate when unbridling your horse.
Dec
09
2011
English Billet
Tucker Endurance Saddle
This saddle is a Tucker Endurance Saddle with a med tree. It has a 16.5 gel cushion seat and English billet. I am the original owner, I bought it in 2006. It has slight wear. I am offering it to NYNE members for a the price of $750.00. I will post it on LI equine and Ebay for $100 more next week. The price includes the breast strap, halter, girth and cover. It is a very comfortable riding saddle and would make a great Christmas Gift!! Please contact Barbara Zimmerly at 631-356-1284
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