Recently, Equus Local had the privledge of chatting with Laura Parker, one of the authors of the new book, The Enlightened Equestrian. Laura Parker and Dee Dee Cooke the 2nd author of the book, have enjoyed a relationship of over four decades with each having over 50 years of experience. Read the conversation below and…
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Middletown, NY, Maplewood Warmbloods is a premier equestrian facility that blends world-class breeding and training with the serene beauty of 115 acres of picturesque, manicured pasture. For those of us fortunate enough to live nearby, it’s a true gem—offering access to top-tier dressage horses just minutes…
A fun time was had by all at the Ulster County Horse Council’s Obstacle Course Show last Saturday at Ohioville Farm in New Paltz. There were options for beginners on lead line up to advanced level. It was a great day of training for the horses with some advanced obstacles throughout the course for participants…
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…
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…
When: July 24 – July 28 Living in the NY tri-state area is a true privilege. We’re surrounded by charming local stables that nurture young equestrians and instill a deep love for horses. But beyond these local gems, we’re also fortunate to have access to high-caliber competitions where we can witness some of the nation’s…
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…
The New York tri-state area is blessed with an abundance of opportunities to watch world-class equestrian sports without having to drive far. One such place is HITS-on-the-Hudson, located just two hours north of New York in the scenic town of Saugerties. HITS Horse Shows stand out as premier events that blend elegance, skill, and competitive…
*photo credit Eye Was Here There is a new dressage schooling show series in the Hudson Valley, and it is a fun one! “If you are new to showing dressage, the Hudson Valley Dressage Series is a perfect place to start and a great confidence builder. “Experienced riders that are more used to rated shows…
