Since it’s World Mental Health Day, we decided to feature a guest contribution by Dóra Göcze who is not only a horse trainer and multiple APHA European Champion but also a mental trainer.
Amateur Portrait: Daniela Haberlandt
Since so many people like our Amateur portraits on the podcast so much, we’d figured: Why not start a series of articles as well? Our first interview partner is Daniela Haberlandt who has not only been a part of this industry for a long time, but is also an eager DIY Amateur. She told us about the most irresponsible decision of her life and why TSL was a crucial factor in finding a new four-legged friend.
How do Amateur Riders Prepare for the Q22?
Recently, a follower asked us how Amateur riders prepare for the Q22, the International DQHA Championship. We asked seven Amateur riders who are in different stages of their Amateur career – some are showing L1 and L3, one shows EWD, some show young horses – and those are their answers.
Fun Classes, an NSBA Show and a Great Community: The European Championship of Appaloosa
Bareback Horsemanship or Hunter in Hand – never heard of that? Well, now you might get a chance to try out these new classes: They are offered at the European Championship of Appaloosa – and not only as ApHC classes but NSBA classes as well. Furthermore, the show offers all the „traditional classes“, a great facility and amazing prizes. We talked to Marie Bentley of the European Appaloosa Foundation to find out more about this show that’s not only interesting for ApHC riders. Make sure to also check out the statements of longtime ApHC exhibitors on why they look forward to this show each year.
Knowledge is Success
To ride means to feel. A lot of aspects in this sport are connected with moving, using your body to give cues, building up strength and the right timing. However, there is a theoretical approach to riding and showing horses that is often neglected.
Shine in the Show Pen: Clothing Trends for 22/23
Trends come and go – and that is especially true for the Western horse show industry, way more than for most other areas of riding. We took the time to figure out what current and upcoming trends are and asked three experts: Darilyn Turnbull Prevedel of Piccola Rosa, Mel Loebel of Ekedie Showclothing and Freja Olsen of AK Showclothing.
ECQH 2022
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Alle Fotos wurden von Caro Behnke für The Showlife gemacht. Wenn ihr die Fotos postet, schreibt bitte „Caro Behnke for The Showlife“ in die Bildunterschrift und verlinkt TSL. Kommerzielle Nutzung nur auf Anfrage.
Neue Podcastfolge: Zwischenbilanz zur Turniersaison
Wir ziehen Zwischenbilanz: Knapp drei Monate nach der ersten Folge zum Thema „Unsere Turniersaison“ erzählen Sophie Schonauer und ich, wie die ersten Turniere mit unseren eher unerfahrenen Pferden gelaufen sind. Wir sprechen darüber, was für uns Spaß auf dem Turnier bedeutet, wie man mit Kommentaren von außen umgeht und wann der richtige Punkt ist, um mit etwas aufzuhören. Außerdem sprechen wir darüber, wie unsere anfänglichen Pläne für diese Saison sich schon jetzt verändert haben.
Winners Corner
Let’s celebrate with The Showlife! Here, we will post your achievements, whether it’s an AQHA Champion, an APHA Zone 12 Award or any other Highpoint title.
VWB Bavarian Summer Show 2022
All pictures were taken by Caro Behnke for The Showlife. If you post them, please mention and tag us and Caro in the caption. If you’d like to use a picture for commercial reasons, please send an e-mail to info@theshowlife.de