Indholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2018 i Young Rider

BREANNA leases RANGER, a 16- year-old Appaloosa gelding. They have competed in 4-H shows together and even went to the county fair. Breanna says Ranger does everything: western, English, trail riding and gaming (not the fastest but he can still do it!). Ranger and Breanna are a very good team—they love each other a lot and have a great bond. Breanna hopes to spend a lot of time with Ranger and continue showing him for a long time. Ten-year-old RACHEL half-leases COLA, a 32-year-old Arabian. She started riding him in her lessons and says she immediately fell in love with him. Today she rides Cola in shows and lessons, and they are working on jumping courses. Cola is always in good spirits, but is easy to ride. Sometimes he even…

Inside you is a great rider—a rider full of possibilities, potential, courage, and confidence. All you need to do is figure out how to let that inner greatness out … and you’ve come to the right place! Your ability to release your inner greatness depends on a series of important physical and mental skill sets. For example, you might have the world’s best leg, seat, position, and posture, but if you’re constantly freaking out, panicking, hyperventilating, and worrying before every ride, there’s a pretty good chance your brain is going to hold your body back. Likewise, you might have the world’s best focus, confidence, willpower, and optimism, but if your muscles are constantly burning and you don’t have any core strength, stamina, or balance, there’s a really good chance your…

Most riders know how important it is to protect their head with a helmet. But for extra protection from other types of injuries, a safety vest, also called a body protector, is a useful item to add to your equestrian wardrobe. FUNCTION These vests are primarily designed to protect a rider’s ribcage, spine, and internal organs in case of a fall. They can also reduce the severity of cuts and bruises to the torso. Safety vests are typically made of a type of foam that provides some cushioning when you hit the ground, a jump, or come in contact with a horse’s hoof. No item of apparel can protect riders from all possible injuries, but that extra padding can make a difference in some cases. DO I NEED A VEST?…

Great Groundwork QUESTION: I have a 7-year-old pony named Timmy. One problem I often face is not having enough time for riding some days, so I longe Timmy a lot. He does very well on a longeline, but it can get kind of boring. What other things can you do with your horse when you aren’t riding? — Cali D. ANSWER: Longeing is a great way to give your horse some exercise when you can’t ride, but going around in circles does get boring for both of you. If Timmy has been standing in a stall or small corral for a while when you get out to the barn, you can let him walk and jog on the longeline to get warmed up, then move on to some other activities…

Have you dreamed of riding Pegasus as he soars through the air? Flying over jumps aboard your favorite horse gives you nearly the same feeling. Yet jumping is a specialized equestrian sport. In order to jump successfully—and safely—you and your horse will need to learn some new skills. Here are 12 quick tips to help you along the way. Jumping Do’s If you develop good habits right from the start, there will be fewer problems to fix as you graduate to bigger jumps and tougher courses. 1. Always wear a helmet. Even if you feel super confident and you’re only planning to jump a few cross-rails, wear a helmet. Not only can a helmet save your brain in case you take a tumble, it also shows you’re a dedicated young…

Getting your pony’s diet right is one of the most important parts of horse care. What he eats affects his health and how well he performs under saddle. By understanding the best diet for your horse, you can help him feel his best. The easiest way to begin is to decide which of three categories your horse falls in: overweight, underweight, or just right. Read on to match the right diet to your horse’s needs. OVERWEIGHT The lovable, round pony is what’s known as an “easy keeper”: he eats the same diet as everyone else and stays plump and roly poly. Although cute, being overweight is unhealthy for horses and ponies. It can contribute to long-term problems and even diseases. If your horse is too fat, it’s important that he…

When Kerrits asked Young Rider readers to submit their dream design for fashionable, functional riding tights, a whole lot of you sent in your sketches. Kerrits chose two awesome designs to make into one-of-a-kind, custom tights for each of the winners. Check out their super cool creations! Klassy Kerrits Daisy Erhard, 10, has been riding since she was 6 years old and currently does hunter/jumpers. Her horse’s name is Maisy, and she’s a black Percheron/Pony of the Americas-cross. Daisy says that Maisy looks a little different than most of the ponies in her classes, but she’s fast and jumps high. She loves cuddles and the homemade horse treats that Daisy’s sister makes. Daisy’s winning design is called “Klassy Kerrits.” “I thought of carrots because of the name Kerrits, and because…

These two pictures appear very similar, but are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences? Write down your finds on a piece of paper and send it in to Young Rider for your chance to WIN Laser Sheen products from Farnam, worth $100! HINT: There are 6 differences. Send your answers and your address to: YR Spot the Difference 470 Conway Court Suite B-6 Lexington, KY 40511 ONE TO win! Deadline : February 1, 2018 Compare your findings on page 45 www.farnam.com How to Enter Mail your entry to YR Spot the Difference, 470 Conway Court, Suite B-6, Lexington, KY 40511. You will need your parent’s permission to enter. Be sure to include your mailing address and your parent’s contact information (email and phone). Deadline for entries is February…

Madison rode San Remo VDL, a 17-year-old warmblood. The National Horse Show is one of the most famous shows in the United States, hosting prestigious hunter, jumper and equitation competition since 1883. Now held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, one of the most competitive classes each year is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Maclay National Championship. Presented for 2017 by Chansonette Farm, 177 riders competed in multiple rounds of competition that included both flat work and jumping tests. Dubbed a “medal class,” the Maclay is one of the top equitation championships held each year; the others are the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunt Seat Medal and the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Classic. These classes are called “medals” because years ago riders were awarded…

If you want to ride like royalty, think small. Just ask England’s Queen Elizabeth, who prefers to ride around the grounds of Windsor Castle on her beloved Fell Ponies. The Queen has often been photographed on her favorite Fell, a pony named Carltonlima Emma. Emma is so famous that there’s even a Breyer model of the jet-black mare! The Fell is an ancient breed developed in Great Britain. “Fell” is a term for the treeless hilltops where the breed got its start hundreds of years ago. Back then, the ponies were used to haul carts and plows. They were also pack animals and carried things like cloth and food across miles of tough terrain. The Fell’s early ancestors were usually not much taller than 12 hands, but they were strong…