Search Results for: arena

Postcard: WEG Opening Ceremonies

By Equisearch  |  September 10, 2002

…a reverence for culture and Spanish pride produced a wonderful dramatic melange in the main arena, called the Olympic Stadium, Chapin I. We’ll be seeing the Grand Prix dressage there…

Summer Fun with Your Horse

By   |  January 2, 2003

…on trails that become oh-so-familiar, or hours of circling in an arena. It can be hard to get up the enthusiasm to head out to the barn/field and ride your…

All About That Base!

By   |  January 30, 2017

…of four or five ground poles down the center of your arena, placed end to end and spaced about 30 to 40 feet apart. Then ride a serpentine at the…

Horse Games

By DiscoverHorses  |  April 9, 2012

…inches) are attached to the string. These frames line the perimeter of the arena, and a rider carrying a jousting pole circles the arena, spearing the rings, which then release…

Trail Riding Position Preferences

By Equisearch  |  March 20, 2017

…horse named Petunia. Petunia’s usual job is to tote nervous beginners in reassuringly monotonous circles around the arena. “And, boy, is she good at it,” my friend told me. Petunia…

WEG 2010 Diary: Jim Wofford, Part 3

By Equisearch  |  September 30, 2010

…were stomping the floor until the new arena was vibrating, waving their national flags and shrieking and whistling, too! Grand Prix dressage horses or eventers would never make it in…

Game Day Strategy for Showing

By Equisearch  |  May 18, 2011

…feeling coming into the arena.? They go through the pattern at least once in the arena, to see how it flows. Then, depending on the horse, they might practice part…

Peter Lutz: Four Weeks to Showtime

By Equisearch  |  May 5, 2022

…are entering. Evaluate the size, footing, terrain and visuals of the competition arena. Is it on sand or grass? Indoors or outdoors? What types of jumps will there be? Will…