WALKING & TALKING - Today I am answering a great question by @catherinehormats regarding hand placement & framing. Hand placement is critical but it can only be talked about in conjunction with your body movements. Everything your body does is felt by the horse and you can separate different parts of your body. I’ll present some guides I think about but they are guides not rules. At the end of the day remember to make sure what your body is telling the horse and what your hands are telling the horse are the same.

WALKING AND TALKING!!! Let’s round review the Grand Prix of Rome from yesterday. What an experience with a life altering horse. Caracole is a goddess among mortals(my opinion of course, but I’m right). I told Cara in the morning if we jumped clear we could go fast in the jump off, of all horses I have ridden no horse loves to go fast more than her. In the jump off she was on rails and she had no doubt it was her day. With horses like Caracole and Kalinka all I can do is sit back in awe at their character, intelligence and power. Thank you so much for everyone @pomponioranch , this week took everyone in our team and many experts outside of our team to guide and make sure we were prepared. I am eternally grateful to all our team members and everyone we consulted who made this week happen, thank you!

WALKING AND TALKING!!! Let’s talk about how a high level program is built. You thinks all about the more you spend the better, unfortunately that assumption is wrong. A high level program is about impeccable execution using basic products and in this video I’ll show you what I mean.  Do not over think, be consistent and repeatable and your horses will flourish.

Walking & Talking - Colic is a scary and potentially life-threatening issue for horses. But it doesn't have to be a constant worry! In this video, I share the steps we took at our barn to significantly reduce colic cases. Learn how we created a healthier environment for our horses and gained peace of mind.
#colic #horsecolic #horse #equestrian

WALKING AND TALKING!! Let’s talk transportation. In all our years of driving ten minutes down the road to all the way across the country and across the pond we have learned a lot. As you can guess success is a series of many steps when followed bring the risk as close to zero as possible. Like anything with horses it takes a good amount of knowledge and real feel for your horses. In this video I show you how we haul and why, you might do things different for different reasons and I would love to hear about it so I can learn as well, more knowledge is always better!

Walking & Talking: Keeping your horse's hooves healthy shouldn't be left to chance! Regular trims prevent cracks, chips, and uneven wear, ensuring proper posture and movement. Daily hoof checks and cleaning remove dirt, debris, and moisture that can lead to infections like thrush. Dietary adjustments, in consultation with your vet, can promote strong hoof growth. Be on the lookout for signs of trouble like lameness, heat, swelling, discoloration, or excessive cracking. Prioritizing hoof care through regular appointments and a proactive approach goes a long way in keeping your horse happy and healthy!

#horsecare #hoofhealth #equestrian #horsecentral #wellbeing #farrier #prevention #healthyhorse

WALKING AND TALKING!!!! Oh baby Kalinka let’s goo!! What an amazing way to cap off the season her in Wellington. You’re my guardian angel Dinky and I love you so much! Thank you to the whole Pomponio team on an amazing night, let’s get home now, wooo!! @chromehorsetequila

WALKING & TALKING - Let’s talk about #saddlesoap and how you can use it to bring your #leather back to life! #saddle soap is a gentle yet effective cleaner that removes dirt, grime, and sweat from all your leather goods. It also helps condition the leather, keeping it supple and preventing cracks.

WALKING AND TALKING!! Most conversations about #horsemanship are about big flashy and exciting aspects of #horsecare . In truth great #horse care is all about dedication to the tiniest details every single day as well as finding simplest ways to keep everything running smooth. With that in mind let’s talk about the lowly #feed bucket? It occupies barely a blip in most people’s mind but wow are they critically important to get right.

WALKING AND TALKING!!! Let’s talk about how the #FEI could work with riders, trainers and managers to regulate and control the over showing of #horses. I present an objective numbers based system modeled after the points system used to calculate riders world rank. It is simple and would help adjust the conversation to be much more constructive.