Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
AUGUST 09
I went to Toowoomba teaching before the World Cup show and stayed on to watch and help a couple of riders.
The weather this year was very similar to the current Sydney we are enjoying.
Frosts overnight and beautiful days were the norm.
There were plenty of NSW riders and they made their presence felt by winning the main class the World Cup (Chuggy) and many others.
The show went for three days from dawn til dark well after dark on all three days.
Australians will most likey need to learn to qualify for the finals or championships very soon as the show organisers are being overwhelmed by the numbers of competitors around.
What happened to the big downturn caused by EI and the GFC???
I pleased to say horses and riders are still out there going for it.
We are not so busy with competitions yet but in another month we will be.For the last quarter of the year most weekends are competitions. Our little team of Harry with his two new young horses and Liz with her two and my ,well my list isn't definate as yet lots of floaters.Some not quite ready to go to shows and some might not get to a show(sacked).
Keep looking ahead.
Colleen
I went to Toowoomba teaching before the World Cup show and stayed on to watch and help a couple of riders.
The weather this year was very similar to the current Sydney we are enjoying.
Frosts overnight and beautiful days were the norm.
There were plenty of NSW riders and they made their presence felt by winning the main class the World Cup (Chuggy) and many others.
The show went for three days from dawn til dark well after dark on all three days.
Australians will most likey need to learn to qualify for the finals or championships very soon as the show organisers are being overwhelmed by the numbers of competitors around.
What happened to the big downturn caused by EI and the GFC???
I pleased to say horses and riders are still out there going for it.
We are not so busy with competitions yet but in another month we will be.For the last quarter of the year most weekends are competitions. Our little team of Harry with his two new young horses and Liz with her two and my ,well my list isn't definate as yet lots of floaters.Some not quite ready to go to shows and some might not get to a show(sacked).
Keep looking ahead.
Colleen
Monday, July 13, 2009
JULY already
Hello All,
I have been on the teaching trail the last 7-8 weeks.
The time has flown by.
It is good to get around the country and see what people are really doing wth their horses.
I was a presenter at the International Equestrian Science Conference at Sydney Centennial Parklands(old Sydney Showground).
It was great to see the suppport from overseas guests, and the other presenters were,Steve Jefferies of TV and Film work fame.
Georgia Bruce, Para-olympian and Clicker training expert.
Andrew Mclean Horse Behaviour Scientist and former competitor with Brett Parbury and Warwick Mclean as demo riders.
I took Dale, the very white clydesdale arab cross.
Dale found the atmosphere electric but he was able to show off his jumping skills in a bridle and a halter, I stood up on his back at the halt(not practiced at the canter yet)and we showed how to train the liverpools(water trays) and spooky fences which are part of jumper skills requirement.
Is is always very inspirational to attend these sorts of talk fests with a bunch of horse people because you come home with some fresh ideas.
The main approach to training was small steps and reward the smallest try,with a clicker or release of the pressure, or both.
I am sure if you are interested in looking up the texts and talks from this event it will be available soon. I will find out the details and post it!!
Back to having fun working my horses.
Colleen
I have been on the teaching trail the last 7-8 weeks.
The time has flown by.
It is good to get around the country and see what people are really doing wth their horses.
I was a presenter at the International Equestrian Science Conference at Sydney Centennial Parklands(old Sydney Showground).
It was great to see the suppport from overseas guests, and the other presenters were,Steve Jefferies of TV and Film work fame.
Georgia Bruce, Para-olympian and Clicker training expert.
Andrew Mclean Horse Behaviour Scientist and former competitor with Brett Parbury and Warwick Mclean as demo riders.
I took Dale, the very white clydesdale arab cross.
Dale found the atmosphere electric but he was able to show off his jumping skills in a bridle and a halter, I stood up on his back at the halt(not practiced at the canter yet)and we showed how to train the liverpools(water trays) and spooky fences which are part of jumper skills requirement.
Is is always very inspirational to attend these sorts of talk fests with a bunch of horse people because you come home with some fresh ideas.
The main approach to training was small steps and reward the smallest try,with a clicker or release of the pressure, or both.
I am sure if you are interested in looking up the texts and talks from this event it will be available soon. I will find out the details and post it!!
Back to having fun working my horses.
Colleen
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hello,
I have been in Melbourne assessing Level One coach candidates for two very long days.
It was icy cold with a bit of rain thrown in.Needless to say it was tough handling paperwork in cold wet conditions.
Werribee Park, the National Centre has two huge indoor arenas.The Melbourne Three Day Event was held on the weekend before without any rain luckily because the ground was very slipperary when our candidates were out there with the volunteer demo riders. The Cross country jumps looked great from the three day event.
Mnay thanks to Donna for getting onto the blog.
I HAVE A QUESTION OR TWO TO ASK
If you have been to a clinic this year, do you have a favourite excercise, could you tell me what and why?
I am off to sunny QLD this weekend to teach at a clinic in Cairns,I am packing my swimmers.
Bye,
colleen
I have been in Melbourne assessing Level One coach candidates for two very long days.
It was icy cold with a bit of rain thrown in.Needless to say it was tough handling paperwork in cold wet conditions.
Werribee Park, the National Centre has two huge indoor arenas.The Melbourne Three Day Event was held on the weekend before without any rain luckily because the ground was very slipperary when our candidates were out there with the volunteer demo riders. The Cross country jumps looked great from the three day event.
Mnay thanks to Donna for getting onto the blog.
I HAVE A QUESTION OR TWO TO ASK
If you have been to a clinic this year, do you have a favourite excercise, could you tell me what and why?
I am off to sunny QLD this weekend to teach at a clinic in Cairns,I am packing my swimmers.
Bye,
colleen
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Hello,
My computer has a few glitches, like not wanting to upload images.
Until the Computer Doc comes to see this particular patient I am unable to adorn this spot with some pics.
Please bear with us until we can rectify this technology.
Still miserable weather in Sydney.
Misty, rainy but not cold weather.
For us it is wet underfoot. Our local jump club has had three jump days cancelled because of the wet conditions!!!
I am off to Tasmania teaching the squad clinic, hope the fog enables me to land in Launceston.
Colleen
My computer has a few glitches, like not wanting to upload images.
Until the Computer Doc comes to see this particular patient I am unable to adorn this spot with some pics.
Please bear with us until we can rectify this technology.
Still miserable weather in Sydney.
Misty, rainy but not cold weather.
For us it is wet underfoot. Our local jump club has had three jump days cancelled because of the wet conditions!!!
I am off to Tasmania teaching the squad clinic, hope the fog enables me to land in Launceston.
Colleen
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