ACTHA Monthly | November 2014 | 35
Trail obstacles such as those ACTHA has in competitions also offer the opportunity for students to learn a real application, for example, for a leg yield or a half halt. It brings arena exercises to an entirely new level as students learn to navigate gates, zig-zag back throughs, bridges and so much more.
So what is better than being out on the trail? Nothing, of course. Kudos to CHA and all its instructors for caring so passionately about their students and their horses.
Until next time,
Lisa Wysocky, Trail Talk Editor
Lisa Wysocky is a horsewoman and clinician; a PATH instructor, mentor, and ESMHL; and the author of many books, including the new Therapy Horse Selection, and the award-winning Cat Enright equestrian mystery series.
Better Than Trail Riding?
What is better than trail riding? Apparently not much! I recently got back from the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) conference where ACTHA had a booth. It was great to meet so many ACTHA members and so many potential new members and ride hosts.
What struck me the most, however, was how just about everyone agreed that time out on the trail was not just good for horse and rider––it was really good! It didn’t matter if the instructor I was speaking with taught competitive Dressage, or jumping, or basic horsemanship skills, all agreed that trail riding benefits all involved.
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