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Win a Horse Riding Holiday for Two

December 31, 2010 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

So I’m reading some Hoofbeats magazines for work as they have some relevant articles for the breeding subjects I teach.  When I stumbled across this one, I thought it definitely worth sharing!

Hoofbeats have listed a number of different riding holidays, their monetary worth and what is on offer in different states of Australia.  All you need to do is tell them if you won, which of these holidays you would choose and why!  Pretty straight forward 🙂

Other conditions:

  • Only one winner will be selected and that winner will select only one of the Horse Riding Holiday packages (for two people) offered
  • Individual ride operator conditions and restrictions are to be read on their website prior to entry
  • The prize must be taken before the 30th December 2011
  • The winner agrees to submit a report and photographs or be interviewed for a short article after completion of their ride, which will be published in Hoofbeats magazine
  • The question (reason for selecting a particular ride) must be answered to be eligible to enter the competition
  • Persons under the age of 16 need parental or guardian signature to enter- check individual ride operators conditions regarding their position on including riders under 16 years
  • Entries close 4th January 2011 and results will be published in the Feb March 2011 Hoofbeats magazine
  • The prize is not redeemable for cash and no correspondence will be entered into
  • Reader’s competition entry details will not be available to Horse Riding Holiday operator

So!  Is one of your New Year resolutions to relax more, travel with regard to horses, spend more hours in the saddle?  If so, consider entering this highly appealing competition!  Remember, entries close January 4.

Details at http://hoofbeats.com.au/horseridingholiday/horseridingholidaycomp.html

“How to ride a horse:
Step One – Mount the horse.
Step Two – Stay mounted …”

tag: australia, horse riding holiday, horse competition

Filed Under: Competition, Horseriding

Living Legends Australia

September 24, 2010 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

Located close to the William Inglis sales complex is a property – Woodlands Historic Park – now the home to many retired legends. These include Brew, Might and Power, Doriemus as well as many more. Soon to arrive are Apache Cat and Takeover Target.

Once involved in taking many people for a ride at the one time, these horses are now located at Living Legends, Victoria’s racing industry showcase to the public.

Not appearing to have a national stud like England, Ireland or France, Australia has a racing museum and Living Legends. Living Legends offers the opportunity for young and old alike to meet retired racehorses that achieved a noticeable racing career before retiring.

Taking advantage of their close proximity to the Inglis sales complex, the Living Legends inhabitants take a trip down the road at times to be paraded before those attending the yearling or mixed Thoroughbred sales.

Living Legends raises awareness of racehorses, the racing industry and care after racing for those horses that may not be able to go on and breed future equines for racing. To offer your support for such a set up, consider visiting the home of these living legends.

“A racehorse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time.”

tag: racing, racehorses, thoroughbreds, Living Legends, Australia

Filed Under: Education, Horse Related, Horseriding

Horse Tourism in Australia

June 4, 2010 by Christine Meunier 3 Comments

Perhaps you’re planning a trip to the lovely country that is Australia in the near future, but you haven’t yet worked out where you can get access to some awesome horse related activities.  So there appears to be a myriad of options at Adrenalin:

As a Jackaroo in country New South Wales, Australia

  • Horse riding on the central coast of Sydney
  • A beach ride in Daintree, Queensland – while here, it’s a perfect opportunity to check out Daintree Rainforest.
  • School holiday horse riding camp in Sydney
  • Private and group lessons in Sydney
  • Introduction to polo in the form of a 2 hour session – individual or group
  • Jackaroo/Jillaroo 5 and 12 day courses in country New South Wales

Covering a myriad of prices from $45, there are different disciplines in a couple of States of Australia – perfect for those wanting to see different areas of this great country.  For further details, check out http://www.adrenalin.com.au/all/&searchterm=horse.

“Wild oats aren’t meant for sowing – but they make a nice trail snack.”

tag: australia, jackaroo, cattle driving

Filed Under: Education, Horseriding

The Horse Lover’s Bucket List

May 30, 2010 by Christine Meunier 2 Comments

So I’ve been thinking a bit of late of all the things I’d like to achieve in life – many equine related!  A firm believer in lists, I have a book that has all of these plans written down.  With that in mind, I think all equine lovers should have horse related dreams and goals to work towards – I even took the liberty of listing in an article some that you may consider worthwhile to add to your own list 😉

For myself they vary greatly although many are horse related:

    • Ever spotted a horse in a magazine, on a website or at a show or race and thought – man, I have to have the progeny of that mare or stallion?  For me, a Shatoor filly fits this situation.
    • I’d love to acquire a Friesian somewhere down the line, also – and perhaps a Gypsy Vanner!
    • I want to learn so much more about different jobs and disciplines and to take part in a Jackaroo course

Trail  Riding in South Africa was on my List.

  • I’d love to learn to barrel race and try polocrosse
  • Trek over the Snowy Mountains, travel to see the Lipizzaners in Vienna, Austria and visit an estancia in Argentina to learn about polo
  • Do a chiropractic or equine massage course

The View I had one Morning on Trail in South Africa.

  • Finish my Degree in Equine Science
  • Run my own agistment property

So, that’s the majority of the horse related ones – though I can’t say they will be achieved in that order – and that’s fine by me!  Life is so much about relationships and learning and it’s wonderful to know I’ll never stop learning about these gorgeous animals or experiencing different things with regards to them.

So!  What’s on your bucket list?

“If I had a horse, I’d ride off in the sunset, where dreams, and shadows lie. To a life, where pain and sorrow don’t exist, and to where hopes, and dreams become reality.” – Lindsay Turcotte

tag: horse goals, horse riding, Vienna, Spanish Riding School

Filed Under: Horse Related, Horseriding

Elite Riding in Vienna

December 24, 2009 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

So a recent article I was writing with regards to the identification of a horse led me to linking to a page on Lipizzaner’s with regards the breed being specifically known for their grey or white stallions.  These gorgeous animals are on display at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna which for over 430 years has practiced classical equitation in the ‘Renaissance tradition of the haute école’.

Lipizzaner Mare and Foal, http://www.srs.at/The way the horse naturally moves is studied and the objective of classical equitation as well as the cultivation of the highest possible levels of haute école elegance that the horse is capable of.

For a rider, working and performing at such a school may be the perfect aspiration.  There are pre-requisites or requirements when it comes to qualifying for such a position.  Those who are successful are invited to an interview and possibly asked to give a riding demonstration.

Requirements for an eleve or cadet:

– Minimum age: 17 years
– Nationality of an EU member state
– Athletic and creative abilities
– Body height should not exceed 170cm
– In relation to the upper body, the legs should appear long
– A slim physique is required
– Fluent German and a good command of English
– A strong affinity to horses and basic riding skills

The successful eleve will then undertake a four year training program.  To become a rider the training can cover a 10 year duration.  In 2008 the first female cadets were taken in, breaking the all male tradition.

Indeed, qualifying as a cadet sounds like a lot of work but so very much worth it!  For the avid horse rider, perhaps such a position is worth looking into.

“A horse is an animal not a machine and is only as good as it’s rider.”

tag: cadetship, horseriding, Vienna, Spanish Riding School

Filed Under: Career, Education, Horseriding

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