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Linda Grajewski replied to Rick & Joyce Roberts's discussion 'Williamsport Trail map'
Joe took the chain saw and we went to Williamsport Lakes this afternoon. We just walked a section of the trail by Kelly Cemetery and cleared and fixed it a little safer. Getting things ready for our benefit ride on Saturday March 10th. Hope you come…
12 hours ago
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Nancy Ave replied to Denise Stevens's discussion 'Timber Ridge Horse Campground Repeat Winner 5 star campground #1 in the nation'
Congrats to Dee, Lee, & Ronnie!  Looking forward to the spring.
23 hours ago
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Wild Horse Ministries at Spring Creek Farm, 5023 Carters Creek Pike, Franklin, Tn.

May 5, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm
Mr. Paul Daily of Trout, LA. will be at Spring Creek Farm the 5th of May, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.This will be a 2-hour round pen demostration featuring Mike Murphy's 2- yr. old filly Haley's Comet Mr. Paul demonstrates his natural horsemanship style as he presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  This is truly a unique presentation and informative in Mr. Paul's own life's lessons on horse training. You don't want to miss this family event.  Food and beverages available, bring lawn chairs.  Bluegrass…See More
Event updated by Valerie Head Friday
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Photos posted by Rook Friday
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Renee Coker is now a member of Tennessee Trail Riders Thursday
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ACTHA Maury Magic Riders Competitive Trail Challenge #2 at Many Cedars Campground and Trail Ride

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May 6, 2012 from 7am to 3pm
This will be day 2 of a two day ACTHA event.  We will have prizes, food, and lots of fun.  All proceeds will benefit Maury Magic Riders, a therapeutic horseback riding program in Columbia, TN. We will begin the day with Cowboy Church More details to come. Registration at www.actha.us required. For information regarding Maury Magic Riders visit our website at www.maurymagicriders.comSee More
Event updated by Stephanie Geddie Crews Thursday
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ACTHA Maury Magic Riders Competitive Trail Challenge #1 at Many Cedars Campground and Trail Ride

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May 5, 2012 from 12pm to 7pm
This will be day 1 of a two day ACTHA event.    We will have prizes, food and lots of fun.  All proceeds will benefit Maury Magic Riders, a therapeutic horseback riding program in Columbia, TN.  More details to come.  Registration at www.actha.us required.  For information regarding Maury Magic Riders visit our website at www.maurymagicriders.com.See More
Event updated by Stephanie Geddie Crews Thursday
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terry g mills shared a profile on Facebook Thursday
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Photos posted by Rook Thursday
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Photos posted by Shelley L. Nicholson Thursday
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Elizabeth Decker is now a member of Tennessee Trail Riders Wednesday
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Toni Hinson /Many Cedars at Many Cedars 233 Pollock Cem. Rd Hohenwald Tn. 38462

January 27, 2012 to January 29, 2012
I'm looking to form a posse to help us ride ALL the Many Cedars Trails BEFORE Feb. 1, 2012...We will be cleaning litter (if any) and making sure that there are not any obstacles hindering the riders or their horses SAFE passage. We will be doing it on Fri. Jan 27th /Sat 28th/Sunday Jan 29th 2012.If anyone is intrested I would be so grateful for assistance...I cant pay anyone as I have yet to receive income ..LOL . BUT I would be honored to offer FREE stay/ride with us this weekend for those of…See More
roger ellison might attend Toni Hinson's event Wednesday
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terry g mills shared a profile on Facebook Wednesday
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Rick & Joyce Roberts replied to Rick & Joyce Roberts's discussion 'Williamsport Trail map'
Thanks for the information!  Found the trail map and look forward to riding at Williamsport  again.  The last time we rode there was 5 or 6 years ago. We may ride Saturday depending on the weather.  We will contact you if we…
Wednesday
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Linda Grajewski replied to Cindy Stedman's discussion 'Trail Riding and Camping in the Big South Fork'
Sorry Ed for leaving you and Teresa out. We always had a great time at your place and hope to stay there again. Please forgive me...
Wednesday
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Linda Grajewski replied to Denise Stevens's discussion 'Timber Ridge Horse Campground Repeat Winner 5 star campground #1 in the nation'
Great job...we are looking forward to our Easter trip!
Wednesday
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Linda Grajewski replied to Rick & Joyce Roberts's discussion 'Williamsport Trail map'
I posted on your page but just so others can know:  go to TWRA website and clink on GPS maps link...follow to Region II....scroll down to horse trail maps at Yanahli, Williamsport Lakes and Laurel Hill. If this does not work let me know and I…
Wednesday
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Bill and Pam replied to Mike Murphy's discussion 'Horse missing, last seem in North Georgia...'
Roger, Not meaning to pry....okay, well, maybe just a little bit, but how did the horse manage to elude you? Is his name Houdini? I'm really happy you found him, it would worry me to no end if it were mine. Good news indeed!
Wednesday
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"New" Spring Kick Off ride at Circle E Guest Ranch

April 5, 2012 at 9am to April 8, 2012 at 12pm
Come help us kick off spring April 5th-8th.  $125 per person includes, camping,1 stall, Trail riding, Breakfast Sat. & Sun ( Sausage, biscuit & gravy), Supper Fri. and Sat. night, Music Sat. night. $55 per person per day.See More
Event posted by Ray-Circle E Guest Ranch Tuesday
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Photos posted by Jerry Brandon Savage Tuesday

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Rick & Joyce Roberts

Williamsport Trail map 3 Replies

Does anyone have or know where to get a trail map of Williamsport?  The TWRA web site only has a general road map.  Also are the trails open for riding now??--is hunting season over? Are the trails…Continue

Started by Rick & Joyce Roberts in Current equine topics. Last reply by Linda Grajewski 12 hours ago.

Denise Stevens

Timber Ridge Horse Campground Repeat Winner 5 star campground #1 in the nation 5 Replies

 NEWSJanuary 17, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETimber Ridge Horse Campground Repeat WinnerFor the second year in a row, Timber Ridge Horse Campground received the most votes to become the winner of the…Continue

Tags: Campground, Horse, Ridge, Timber

Started by Denise Stevens in Current equine topics. Last reply by Nancy Ave 23 hours ago.

Cindy Stedman

Trail Riding and Camping in the Big South Fork 10 Replies

Merry Christmas Fellow Trail Riders, Were thinking about taken a trip to the Big South Fork for a week or 2 of camping and would like to know where people think the best campground is and were the…Continue

Started by Cindy Stedman in Info about Trails and trail riding. Last reply by Linda Grajewski on Wednesday.

Mike Murphy

Horse missing, last seem in North Georgia... 3 Replies

There is a horse missing in the are of Cottonwood Patch campground, west side of Cohuttas, north Georgia at the Tennessee boarder.  I received the following email:LOST @ COTTONWOOD PATCH WHILE…Continue

Tags: help, horse, lost

Started by Mike Murphy in Current equine topics. Last reply by Bill and Pam on Wednesday.

Stefanie Schermerhorn

Competitive Trail Riding association for Tennessee 3 Replies

Hello to All... I am wondering if there would be interest in an all Tennessee competitive trail riding association???It would be similar to what ACTHA offers but on a state level (similar to the…Continue

Started by Stefanie Schermerhorn in Current equine topics. Last reply by Marty Luffman Jan 21.

christine toscano

Bed and board on the Natchez Trace 3 Replies

Considering starting a bed and board situation. I live along the Natchez Trace, near hwy 7. I can offer safe parking, hay, beds for 2-4 folks. I have no idea what to charge for this type of service.…Continue

Started by christine toscano in Info about Trails and trail riding. Last reply by Jackie Jan 19.

Martha

Missing Hose

LOST @ COTTONWOOD PATCH WHILE CAMPING SUNDAY A.M. (1/15/12):7 yo TWH gelding, 15 hands, dirty grey with a smattering of red roan in the undercoat, black markings on his front legs and mane, white…Continue

Started by Martha in Current equine topics Jan 19.

Jana

Barn for Rent

Beautiful Barn with Living quarters for rent in Taft, TN (10 miles South of Fayetteville, 35 miles North of Huntsville AL)The barn is only 4 years old, never been used really , 20 stalls including 4…Continue

Started by Jana in Current equine topics Jan 18.

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Rook

TWIN FORKS

Posted by Rook on January 16, 2012 at 8:53pm

Gale

I need someone to haul a horse and bring one back.

Posted by Gale on January 15, 2012 at 7:06pm

Gale

Looking for a gaited Gelding, that is broke, broke, broke

Posted by Gale on January 11, 2012 at 12:39pm

Margo

Horse's Papers switched at auction

Posted by Margo on December 26, 2011 at 6:37pm

Debbie

House for Rent with horse facilities

Posted by Debbie on December 21, 2011 at 1:53am

Scott

Trail Riders Meetup Group

Posted by Scott on December 8, 2011 at 10:51am

Gale

16 in Nearly New Brown Saddled

Posted by Gale on December 7, 2011 at 5:52pm

Lisa McAfee

Molly Mule for sale near Murfreesboro

Posted by Lisa McAfee on December 1, 2011 at 8:39pm

Eddie and DeeDee Roden

Buckskin Gelding for sale

Posted by Eddie and DeeDee Roden on November 13, 2011 at 2:46pm

Gale

I have a child seat that goes behind rider

Posted by Gale on October 23, 2011 at 2:04pm

Dale Rudin's Corner:

Balanced Rider Workout

If someone tells you that riding a horse is easy, you know that they
haven’t done much riding themselves. How many times have you heard a
non-rider tell you, “I rode a horse for an hour once and I could hardly walk the next day!” Riding a horse takes a great degree of athleticism. You need powerful core muscles, stomach and back, to support your upper body. You need the ability to simultaneously tighten muscles while keeping others relaxed to give your horse accurate cues. You need to have a good sense of balance to stay in the middle of your horse’s motion. You also need strong legs to maintain stability and for clear communication. If you’ve ever spent any time at all in the saddle, you know that a horse is the ultimate thigh-master!

Being a strong and balanced rider is important because how you ride affects everything your horse does. As a rider you can enhance his ability to have smooth gaits and transitions and be responsive to your cues. On the contrary, you can completely interfere with his ability to perform correctly. For example, if you lean during turns, your horse will lean too. If you’re legs are too far forward, that’ll put you in what I call a “barc-o-lounger” position and you’re riding behind your horse’s center of motion and forcing him to alter his gaits to compensate. To get a feel of how easy it is to throw yourself and your horse off balance, stand on a level surface with both feet shoulder width apart. Lean about an inch to the right, the left, forward, and back. Can you feel your weight shifting? Now try walking and then running while tipped away from center. It’s not going to be comfortable for very long. Now do the same thing while carrying (or imagine carrying) 20% of your body weight on your shoulders that’s out of kilter. Hopefully that will give you a sense of how surprising little it can take to throw your horse off his game. To avoid being a hindrance on your horse’s performance, you need to develop strength, balance, and endurance. A great way to do all three is to stand in the saddle. First at the walk and then at the jog/trot and lope/canter stand as tall as you can while maintaining the proper ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment. Your body will be inclined forward. If you feel yourself falling backward, it means your legs have slipped too far forward. Grab the saddle or some mane and pull them back. Keep those heels down, too. Hold this position for as long as you can and keep practicing every time you ride until you can easily maintain a stable position at least once around the arena at every gait.

The posting trot is another great way to build strength and endurance. Yes, even you western riders should be extending your horse’s jog (because it increases fluidity and flexibility, strengthens his topline, and improves his balance). Make sure you’re on the correct diagonal by rising as your horse’s outside shoulder reaches forward. That will help him stay balanced when he turns. You should also switch diagonals if you’re on a straight line such as on a trail. Keep your heels down, and allow the natural “bounce” of your horse’s extended stride to bump you out of the saddle. Your seat should come up and slightly forward and it should feel as though only your hips are moving. Maintain a steady rhythm and a sense of control, so that it doesn’t feel as though your entire body is being thrown out of the saddle.

To build your core and develop a solid connection to the saddle through your seat bones, do some isolated leg swings. Stretch up tall in the saddle by lifting your ribcage. Now alternately swing your legs forward and back (similar the way your arms swing when you walk). Do this with or without stirrups, and if you do it right you’ll feel it in your stomach as well as your hips and thighs.

If you are up for a real challenge, try riding without stirrups. It’s a workout, but it will help you find your horse’s center of balance and in mere moments you will feel your muscles burning and building up. Don’t believe anyone who says that a rider isn’t an athlete. Like your horse, you need to be in condition to perform well. It’s too easy to ride poorly and get in the way of your horse’s ability to do his job well. It’s worth taking the time to develop your strength and balance and be a stable and centered rider. It’s a great way to improve your fitness and help your horse perform at his best.

Performance Through Partnership”™

Dale Rudin
Performance Through Partnership
Columbia, TN
For more info: www.dale-rudin-horse-training.com


 
 
 

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