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Monday, April 11, 2011
Who is your favorite HTS Horse?
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Let the Show Season Begin!
Honey Tree Stable had a very successful weekend competing at David Beisel's this weekend. Four horses and riders competed and brought back plenty of ribbons. A special contragulations is extended too Katie Kurtz and Lexi Sigesmund who were Reserve Champion and Champion in the JR/AO division. In addition, Lexi and Valmont competed in Farmvet's $1000 Hunter Classic and finished in fourth place.
We did not let Saturday's storm thwart us from success and our chance to show off in the ring. We are very anxious for more shows this season and look forward to nice weather and great competition. Our horses and riders love what they do and it shows in the ring.
As summer approaches, HTS is getting closer to their first summer derby series, the weekend of June 3-5. The show this weekend allowed us to recieve some great feedback from local riders and competitiors on what they hope to see at our show, as well as a chance to promote our amazing field. As of this week we are requesting both KHJA and OHJA approval. When we recieve approval we hope to recieve huge support from our Ohio and Kentucky Hunter/Jumper riders.
Honey Tree wishes all horse and riders goodluck this year as the show season begins! See you in the ring!
We did not let Saturday's storm thwart us from success and our chance to show off in the ring. We are very anxious for more shows this season and look forward to nice weather and great competition. Our horses and riders love what they do and it shows in the ring.
As summer approaches, HTS is getting closer to their first summer derby series, the weekend of June 3-5. The show this weekend allowed us to recieve some great feedback from local riders and competitiors on what they hope to see at our show, as well as a chance to promote our amazing field. As of this week we are requesting both KHJA and OHJA approval. When we recieve approval we hope to recieve huge support from our Ohio and Kentucky Hunter/Jumper riders.
Honey Tree wishes all horse and riders goodluck this year as the show season begins! See you in the ring!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
When judging a hunter style class in a field derby which do u prefer: Sloppy braids v. no braids?
Braiding for huntseat riding is an age old tradition that dates back to early Fox Hunting when riders were in need of a solution to keeping their horses' mane from catching on trees and brush. Braids kept the mane nice and tidy from bramble while on the hunt and even helped to signal other hunt riders if a horse kicked or not depending on what side the braids laid on the neck.
While braiding has become a necessity for success in many hunter show rings today, some local shows do not require braids in order to place. When showing locally and at "B" rated shows which do you think judges prefer: sloppy braids or no braids and a pulled mane? We vote for a neatly pulled, appropriate length, mane. By "rocking" a nice pulled mane you can still show off your horse's crest without any distracting loose braids or annoying string.
However, it is still important to remember when braiding is essential. At local and lower rated horse shows if you compete in a prize or special class, such as any of our Hunter Derbies, neat and tight braiding woul be considered essential in order to compete. In our prize classes our judges will be judging not only on horse and rider performance but also efforts of embracing the traditional roots of hunting, including formal attire, appropriate tack, and neat braiding.
While braiding has become a necessity for success in many hunter show rings today, some local shows do not require braids in order to place. When showing locally and at "B" rated shows which do you think judges prefer: sloppy braids or no braids and a pulled mane? We vote for a neatly pulled, appropriate length, mane. By "rocking" a nice pulled mane you can still show off your horse's crest without any distracting loose braids or annoying string.
However, it is still important to remember when braiding is essential. At local and lower rated horse shows if you compete in a prize or special class, such as any of our Hunter Derbies, neat and tight braiding woul be considered essential in order to compete. In our prize classes our judges will be judging not only on horse and rider performance but also efforts of embracing the traditional roots of hunting, including formal attire, appropriate tack, and neat braiding.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Upcoming 2011 Show Season
Hello all horse lovers,
As most of you probably know, we are entering into our second year of hosting Honey Tree Stable's own summer show series. Last year we had a very successful show turnout and had a lot of fun hosting and competing in our Hunter Derby shows. We want to get your guys feedback on what you look forward to this year's competition and what would you like to see at this year's series.
We are currently in process of requesting the OHJA rating and will hopefully have it apart of the OHJA schedule this Spring. In addition, we are constantly thinking and strategizing new ways to improve and make our field course more challenging. Last year, we included a ring of fire made out of hay bails and wagon wheels. Our course is very versatile and easily changeable, therefore we would love to hear from you guys any new jump ideas. Perhaps you were inspired by the most recent World Equestrian Games, we want to hear about it.
As the snow begins to melt away, and the grass becomes green we will upload new pictures of our field course. We will also be offering schooling in the Spring for $45/per horse and rider. Our first show dates are June 3-5 and June 24-26, so schedule your schooling day in plenty of time. We look forward to another successful show season!
As most of you probably know, we are entering into our second year of hosting Honey Tree Stable's own summer show series. Last year we had a very successful show turnout and had a lot of fun hosting and competing in our Hunter Derby shows. We want to get your guys feedback on what you look forward to this year's competition and what would you like to see at this year's series.
We are currently in process of requesting the OHJA rating and will hopefully have it apart of the OHJA schedule this Spring. In addition, we are constantly thinking and strategizing new ways to improve and make our field course more challenging. Last year, we included a ring of fire made out of hay bails and wagon wheels. Our course is very versatile and easily changeable, therefore we would love to hear from you guys any new jump ideas. Perhaps you were inspired by the most recent World Equestrian Games, we want to hear about it.
As the snow begins to melt away, and the grass becomes green we will upload new pictures of our field course. We will also be offering schooling in the Spring for $45/per horse and rider. Our first show dates are June 3-5 and June 24-26, so schedule your schooling day in plenty of time. We look forward to another successful show season!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Katie Kurtz Goes to LA with CWD!
Honey Tree Stables has had the opportunity to learn and experience the great saddles of CWD, the French Brand, through our own HTS member, Katie Kurtz, one of the Midwest’s newest sales rep for CWD. Just last week Katie was invited by CWD to participate in the demo of their new, up and coming 2G saddle. The demo took place at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA with members of the CWD team.
The 2G saddle will be coming out in February and is currently the #1 saddle in the world. The saddle features a new tree design, using materials of carbon fiber and Kevlar, which allow the tree to adapt to the individual horse. The 2G still includes CWD’s classic close contact design with a paneling system. To see in further detail the technology of the 2G , please check out the following link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=QzEL3OaPV5c&feature=related
HTS plans to host with Katie and her CWD entourage for a saddle fitting night at HTS with food and drinks, in the Winter of 2011. We will make sure to announce this future date on Facebook, Twitter, and our blogs. If you have any additional questions about the CWD 2G saddle or any of CWD saddles, Katie Kurtz would be more than welcome to answer any questions or comments.
The 2G saddle will be coming out in February and is currently the #1 saddle in the world. The saddle features a new tree design, using materials of carbon fiber and Kevlar, which allow the tree to adapt to the individual horse. The 2G still includes CWD’s classic close contact design with a paneling system. To see in further detail the technology of the 2G , please check out the following link: http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=QzEL3OaPV5c&feature=related
HTS plans to host with Katie and her CWD entourage for a saddle fitting night at HTS with food and drinks, in the Winter of 2011. We will make sure to announce this future date on Facebook, Twitter, and our blogs. If you have any additional questions about the CWD 2G saddle or any of CWD saddles, Katie Kurtz would be more than welcome to answer any questions or comments.
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