Mounted Meeting at Rocking Horse

The Horseketeers held their mounted meeting for the month of February at Rocking Horse Stables, in Altoona.  This meeting focused on Cross Country skills, focusing on preparation for the upcoming USPC Sunshine Region Eventing Rally in March.


After a chilly start (35 degrees), horses and riders warmed up quickly.  Ms. Maren F. (Horseketeers Eventing Coach, and USPC Graduate A) put eveyone through some challenging and exciting combinations.  Elizabeth M. and Ella started the day like they were being chased by lions!  Rachel M. and Mya were surprisingly cool and collected.  Mya's quarter horse roots won out over her normal Trakehner go-for-broke approach.  Jordan B. and Leo picked up momentum throughout the day, preparaing to compete in the Prelim division of the upcoming Eventing competition at Rocking Horse.


In spite of some broken reigns and tired riders, it was yet another great day riding horses! 

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