Category: KPP Rider Blogs

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The ups and downs of training young horses

When riding young horses it’s a journey of ups and downs. Last blog, I wrote about how thrilled I was with a certain young horse of mine. This blog, I’m writing about hitting the dirt off of that very same horse. In general with young horses, especially ones off the track that come with baggage…

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The Dump and Run

By Joe and Penny Most, equine clinicians and owners of Perfect Partners Equine. The “Dump and Run” at feeding time. We all have done it. When you go to feed your horse, they may try to steal the grain or hay…

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Patience is a virtue

Growing up, our mothers taught us that patience is a virtue. It’s not always the easiest thing to be good at in this fast-paced world, but it’s definitely something to strive for! I got a horse in for training last summer. The initial plan was…

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Bits and Biting

By Joe and Penny Most, equine clinicians and owners of Perfect Partners Equine. It is not always easy to know the best bit to use for your horse. The array of different brands, styles, types and materials…

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‘Tis the Season…

For twinkling lights and Christmas trees and presents and family gatherings. It’s also the season for rainy/snowy rides and crazy wild horses, 4-year-olds, 8-year-olds and 16-year-olds alike. I was joking with a…

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That feeling when…

I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to write for this month’s blog. In the last month I’ve moved my horses to Florida, gone horse shopping with a client, attempted to unpack and get organized, lost my grandfather to a terrible disease, tried to keep up…

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Perseverance

Welcome to the new blog series "Kick On" by sponsored rider Lisa Barry. It’s a sunny day in September and I'm standing at the edge of the show jumping arena in the Kentucky Horse Park…

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Blue Hill Boot Camp

It has been a busy summer for the Elevate Event Team. Megan has taken on several new students and horses, as well as keeping up a vigorous conditioning, training and competition schedule for her own guys. Like all horse folks, mornings start…

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