Monday, July 16, 2012

Links for the Week

                                                                                                 photo credit to Stacey Evans

Mondays can be tough ... and require high volumes of coffee.  It's a hard thing to head back to work or to the old routine if you've spent a great weekend with your horse, competing or just enjoying each other at the barn.

Here are a few links that can help your brain find some necessary traction to get you going at the beginning of the week:

This is a great vignette by trainer Lauren Spreiser.  Coincidentally, we got to meet Caroline Stephens on Friday who trains with Lauren along with her daughter.  We hope all her students excelled, advanced, and improved while here at the VHC for Dressage at Lexington.

This video of Jesus Morales's performance at the VHC last Thursday night will surely wake you up!   Karen Lewis of S&S Stables in Afton, VA generously sponsored this unique performance which showcased the beauty of the Pura Raza Espanola breed with various demonstrations that culminated in the featured Flamenco finale.

This article explains the health benefits of spending time and taking care of horses.  It looks to be becoming a cottage tourist industry.  As hosts and friends of the Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center, we intimately understand the enormous benefits that can result from equine interaction.

Have a great week & happy riding!

p.s. If you are local to Southwest Virginia - please visit the Rockbridge Regional Fair & Farm Show July 18-21.  Wednesday, Thursday & Friday hours are 6-11pm and Saturday is 4-11pm.