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Transporting a horse, coast to coast
mar 15, 2008
Well - I'd sure like some advice on how to get my horse from the east coast to the west coast without stressing her, keep her conditioned to compete, and get through the Tevis without having a nervous breakdown. My biggest concern is the cross country trip for my horse. Any and all insights will be greatly appreciated. If all goes well this year, I believe we can do it in 2010. Dodie
Thinking about 2008
Mar 12, 2008
As I look forward to possibility of a 2008 ride, I started reflecting on 2007’s ride. I owe a wonderful first and the amazing experience of Tevis to Potato and his wealth of experience and fun loving disposition. He shared his insights openly, kept the riding fun as it should be and the stress low. With Potato’s input, my French trainer, Nathalie Guion, arrived at a world class conditioning strategy based upon cross training that worked extraordinarily well for Tevis training. The result of this amazing team of coaching, a 41st finish for my Morgan Stallion’s first 100, what ends up being a historic accomplishment for the Morgan breed. Thanks Potato and I look forward to more fun on the trail. Drew
As I look forward to possibility of a 2008 ride, I started reflecting on 2007’s ride. I owe a wonderful first and the amazing experience of Tevis to Potato and his wealth of experience and fun loving disposition. He shared his insights openly, kept the riding fun as it should be and the stress low. With Potato’s input, my French trainer, Nathalie Guion, arrived at a world class conditioning strategy based upon cross training that worked extraordinarily well for Tevis training. The result of this amazing team of coaching, a 41st finish for my Morgan Stallion’s first 100, what ends up being a historic accomplishment for the Morgan breed. Thanks Potato and I look forward to more fun on the trail. Drew
Partners
Jun 14, 2008 L. Durkin
I just met Potato a week ago, and was impressed about his connections with his horses, which he did from the day they were born. The day I bought my horse, he was running alone in a small pasture, hardly socialized with humans or other horses. My heart swelled with pride and disbelief of what I had just done. What was more intriguing to me, was that, on that day, MY horse began to have a different personality. He knew he finally found a partner! It was the beginning of our relationship. Who knows what we will accomplish together!
I just met Potato a week ago, and was impressed about his connections with his horses, which he did from the day they were born. The day I bought my horse, he was running alone in a small pasture, hardly socialized with humans or other horses. My heart swelled with pride and disbelief of what I had just done. What was more intriguing to me, was that, on that day, MY horse began to have a different personality. He knew he finally found a partner! It was the beginning of our relationship. Who knows what we will accomplish together!
Thank you Zoltaan
Jun 07, 2008 Julie
Blessings.. and thanks to Zoltaan, Potato and Heather for taking me on "my kind of ride". Amazing views, especially "Deer Point". Zoltaan, has a mighty motor, and no wonder he eats avocado and yams for a snack: - Oh I wish I ate as well as him. Thanks again for the ride.
Blessings.. and thanks to Zoltaan, Potato and Heather for taking me on "my kind of ride". Amazing views, especially "Deer Point". Zoltaan, has a mighty motor, and no wonder he eats avocado and yams for a snack: - Oh I wish I ate as well as him. Thanks again for the ride.
Stacy westfall's champinship run 2008
hayy, u rock at riding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mentor
Feb 20, 2008 Nathalie wrote:
Potato and his horse Fifi d'or were an new open door on the equestrian world and to myself. Potato is my mentor in endurance and as a European trainer, I more than appreciate his qualities technique on the sport, pschycologique for the rider and his knowledge on the horses care. He and his horses gave me a lot more respect for the Arabian breed. AMAZING!
Potato and his horse Fifi d'or were an new open door on the equestrian world and to myself. Potato is my mentor in endurance and as a European trainer, I more than appreciate his qualities technique on the sport, pschycologique for the rider and his knowledge on the horses care. He and his horses gave me a lot more respect for the Arabian breed. AMAZING!
Cougar Rock
Jan 28, 2008 - Potato added this story -
The followig is feed that is from the Tevis Post "Smart Trail Riding Forum" - Cougar Rock - 175 Days till Tevis 2008. A good day to ride, nice and sunny. If you watch the video collection on this web site you will see riders attempting Cougar Rock in 2007. I say attempting Cougar Rock because some didn't make it up. Some went around to the right after a few attempts since there is a trail to the right just before the rock that allows those who have difficulties or are just not wanting to try. There is even one rider who got to the top in a way I have never seen before. She went around to the left of the rock. Next time I am up there I plan to examine it close to see how she did that. I didn't even know it was possible and I have been climbing that thing for over 30 years. Anyway if you examine the riders closely you will observe that the ones who have the most difficulties are also the same riders who have several obvious handicaps in my opinion. First handicap is they are too far back in the saddle. If you review my short video where I give a demonstration with the wheelbarrow in the video collection link, you will see why this kind of position is so bad. Another thing I see a lot of in this Cougar Rock video is riders with a lot of excess baggage on their saddles. I recommend you give that baggage to your crews and have them bring it to the vet stops where you would more then likely need it if at all. One more observation I have about this experience is that when your horse has the horse in front of it still in its sight it is more likely going to follow it. Hopefully the rider in front of you goes the correct way. There was a sergeant at arms telling everybody to go one at a time and the consequences of that was your horse would lose sight of the rider in front and not be able to follow. I understand that this year that problem will not exist thank goodness. I can say without exception I have been up or down Cougar Rock literally more then a hundred times, mostly up and I have never had a problem. Most of the problem starts in your mind and the horse picks up on that, add the other situations mentioned above and you will most certainly encounter a problem. I look forward to your perspective on this subject.
The followig is feed that is from the Tevis Post "Smart Trail Riding Forum" - Cougar Rock - 175 Days till Tevis 2008. A good day to ride, nice and sunny. If you watch the video collection on this web site you will see riders attempting Cougar Rock in 2007. I say attempting Cougar Rock because some didn't make it up. Some went around to the right after a few attempts since there is a trail to the right just before the rock that allows those who have difficulties or are just not wanting to try. There is even one rider who got to the top in a way I have never seen before. She went around to the left of the rock. Next time I am up there I plan to examine it close to see how she did that. I didn't even know it was possible and I have been climbing that thing for over 30 years. Anyway if you examine the riders closely you will observe that the ones who have the most difficulties are also the same riders who have several obvious handicaps in my opinion. First handicap is they are too far back in the saddle. If you review my short video where I give a demonstration with the wheelbarrow in the video collection link, you will see why this kind of position is so bad. Another thing I see a lot of in this Cougar Rock video is riders with a lot of excess baggage on their saddles. I recommend you give that baggage to your crews and have them bring it to the vet stops where you would more then likely need it if at all. One more observation I have about this experience is that when your horse has the horse in front of it still in its sight it is more likely going to follow it. Hopefully the rider in front of you goes the correct way. There was a sergeant at arms telling everybody to go one at a time and the consequences of that was your horse would lose sight of the rider in front and not be able to follow. I understand that this year that problem will not exist thank goodness. I can say without exception I have been up or down Cougar Rock literally more then a hundred times, mostly up and I have never had a problem. Most of the problem starts in your mind and the horse picks up on that, add the other situations mentioned above and you will most certainly encounter a problem. I look forward to your perspective on this subject.
Introduction
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