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Last weekend Equus Local traveled to JL Performance Horses in Poughquag, NY, for their Roping 101 Clinic with Kent Pitman. Cowboy Kent is a long-time equestrian who has been riding and roping for 35 years. Down from his hometown of Saratoga, this clinic was his second collaboration with JL Performance Horses, bringing his roping skills to the Dutchess County area.
It was a perfect fall day, and the house was packed with kids of all ages trying their hand at learning how to rope. What was most impressive was that the bulk of the students were from Community Matters 2 Inc., a community and youth development non-profit based in Poughkeepsie, NY. For most of these kids it was their first time even on a farm let alone attempting to learn how to handle a rope! That small fact didn’t seem to matter though as Cowboy Kent was quite impressed with the enthusiasm and raw talent many of them displayed in their rope handling.
There is nothing better than a good trail ride! Growing up in rural western PA, I was lucky enough to be able to hop on my horse, hit the road, and go just about wherever I felt like going. Living here in the Hudson Valley, it’s not quite the same. So, I decided to start…
I decided to stop by Tymor Equestrian Center’s Fun Fall Show today. It was a lot of fun and I ended up staying much longer than anticipated! Nestled in Lagrangeville, NY in the town of Union Vale, this expansive property is a delight for local equestrians with tons of trails on hundreds of acres. Their…
Last weekend Equus Local traveled to JL Performance Horses in Poughquag, NY, for their Roping 101 Clinic with Kent Pitman. Cowboy Kent is a long-time equestrian who has been riding and roping for 35 years. Down from his hometown of Saratoga, this clinic was his second collaboration with JL Performance Horses, bringing his roping skills…
