Sky is for sale!

 

Sky is a lovely, registered 8-y/o quarter horse - A Western show horse that wanted to be an English horse:) He's 15.3hh, sound, wonderful mover and no vices. Great on trails and extremely versatile - ready for show in HUS, English or Western pleasure this summer.

Spring is here!!!!

 

Yoga classes at Equus Now!

Yoga for Equestrians Fitness Workshops to be held at Equus Now!

Please join trainer and equestrian fitness instructor Kristen Hassen-Auerbach for one of three workshops and yoga practices to be held at Equus Now!

All classes are multi-level Hatha-style yoga classes and are intended for people of all fitness levels in all disciplines of riding. Participants may or may not have previous experience in yoga classes and should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a yoga or fitness mat.

Wednesday, January 19, 7 – 9pm: “Everyday Yoga for Every Equestrian”
This class offers an introduction to yoga and the particular ways in which yoga can be used by equestrians to increase strength, flexibility, balance and calm. This class is designed specifically for those with little or no previous yoga experience but everyone is welcome. Students will practice ten foundational yoga asanas and will learn how these postures can be practiced as part of a regular riding routine. Prepare to leave this session feeling rejuvenated, energized and ready for more!

Wednesday, February 2, 7 – 9pm: “Yoga, Riding, and Your Body – Practical Postures to Solve Common Riding Problems”
The stresses of modern life mean that most of us are not happy with our bodies. Whether we’re carrying around extra weight or experience regular pain and discomfort in our back, hips or shoulders, most of us have problems with our bodies that get carried directly into our riding. Yoga practice is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to take better care of our bodies and to counteract the stresses of daily life. This practice, intended to those who have at least one previous yoga class, focuses on postures that open the hips and shoulders and create space in the back and neck. This gentle flow series including twists and back bends that will leave you feeling like a kid again.

Wednesday, February 23, 7 – 9pm: “Yoga and Breath – Finding Balance and Grace in the Saddle”
This strength-building flow class incorporates sun salutations, standing postures, and balance postures with an emphasis on complete, consistent breathing. We will open with a breathing exercise and short, seated meditation and will use the breath to move into a strong, flowing sequence of postures. Learn how to build up the muscles used for strenuous riding and how to improve your balance with postures that can be practiced anytime and anywhere. Students will also learn how many of the postures can be modified to be practiced on horseback. While the practice is suitable for beginners, this will be the most strenuous of the workshops and participants should be ready to sweat!

Autumn fun

We had such a great turn out for the October Yoga on Horseback. Such a fun, healing day. Thanks everybody for coming out we're looking forward to the November 6 session.

October Events

We had a great turn-out for the Karen Musson seminar and demonstration on September 21. I know some of you were not able to attend because of other commitments and that those who were able to come are eager to learn more from Karen. Karen and I are in the process of planning future clinics and some one on one sessions, so please see me to talk about working with Karen in the future.

Yoga on Horseback is almost here - On Saturday, October 16, we will be doing YoH from 10am - approximately 1pm. This Hatha/Vinyasa flow session will include on-the-mat as well as on-the-horse asanas and will focus on practical strategies to clear the mind and create a positive connection between you and your horse. Students may haul-in or use one of our horses. Space is very limited so please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to sign up for this unique, integrated equestrian experience. The cost is $45/rider.

You can read about the very first time I taught Yoga on Horseback in the Columbus Dispatch at:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/07/10/yogahorse.ART_ART_07-10-07_B1_LD78AUI.html

On Saturday, October 16, following adult Yoga on Horseback, we will have a Yoga KIDS! Session from 2 - 4pm for kids of all ages. This play-based approach to yoga is tons of fun for this kids as well as the horses. The cost is $35/child

Horse-Lovers Weekend (September 25 and 26) was awesome! We were blessed with perfect weather and spunky horses and the kids enjoyed crafts, trail riding, obstacle courses on horseback, and LOTS of s'mores around the fire! We welcomed several new students to the barn and had a blast overall.

Diana and I will be hosting another Horse-Lover's Weekend on Saturday and Sunday October 23 and 24 and this one will be even better than the last. We will be decorating pumpkins, drinking apple cider and eating roasted chestnuts, and celebrating autumn with the horses and some surprise guest farm animals. We will have a costume contest on Saturday afternoon and lots of riding and horse time throughout the weekend. The cost is $110 for Saturday and Sunday and $80 for Saturday only. The hours are 10am - 6pm on Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. This camp is appropriate for kids ages 7 - 15 and for riders of all levels.

Don't forget to check out KH Equestrian on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-OH/KH-Equestrian/107836665934405?ref=ts

Happy Autumn!

Kristen

Goodbye Summer!

Well, we ended summer on a high note, with the Hunter's Dream OHJA show on August 28 and 29. We had a blast and all of the girls rode beautifully and showed such kindness towards each other and responsibility with their horses.

School is back and we're still figuring out the autumn lesson schedule. Lots of people want to ride on weekends, so if riding during the week days is good for you, let me know.

We will be holding a horse-lover's weekend camp at AVHF on Saturday and Sunday September 24 - 25. Activities will include lots of riding and equestrian activities, new horsey crafts, autumn wildflower bouquet-making, fishing, and even a campfire with s'mores and other treats. Please let me know asap if you plan to attend. We have two spots open for this great weekend. And don't worry parents - homework time is built in to the schedule!

We will also be attending one show in September and one in October. Details coming soon. I will be out of town September 6 - September 16 but lease rides can be arranged with the barn. Please let me know if you're interested in leasing.

More camp pictures

More pictures from this year's camp - we had such a blast and I'm definitely going to do two weeks next summer. I forgot to mention in the last post that Dianne Barnhart DVM came to visit us and taught all of the girls how to wrap and poultice legs.