Old Peoples Riding Club | A riding club for the over 21 equestrian and for all disciplines! " …for the learning experience, the fun, the camaraderie;
not the ribbon, or the glory, but for the memories ..."
Have you ever wondered how a person vaulted from the ground, seemingly
skipping around, onto a cantering horse's back? The answer was
provided at an OPRC
clinic. We not only learned how to mount and dismount
a moving horse properly, we actually stood on the horse, and a few members
did gymnastic movements up there--sometimes with two members! Of course,
we had to end our clinic with a champagne toast and tea sandwiches. Oh,
it was glorious! Ever thought of swimming
with your horse? No, not in a
pool, but in the river or bay, on his back! Oops, all wet! What fun! Not
only for you, but for your horse too! Then there are the beach races, I
remember. We were all slippery from our swim, and then began at sitting
trot--that's one race. Then we moved to the extended trot (yes, I'm serious
here!), and then the grand dame of all, the canter. Heck, where did that
wave come from? Every single person fell onto the sand roaring with laughter,
some horses ran back to the trailer (safety) while others waited close by
for their very sandy owners. This was followed by a feast for the riders
and hay for our mounts. For the thrill-seekers, how about a ride in the
Start
Car at a harness race track? These horses literally breath down your
neck, and you could reach out and touch them. Exhilarating? Absolutely!
Well, you know what? You could do all of this and more as a member of an
OPRC Chapter.
The above described events are just a few of the tremendously fun
and confidence boosting activities the Formidable Founders Chapter
has enjoyed. OPRC also hosts shows, clinics in dressage, jumping,
and barrel racing, as well as countless covered dish dinners. There
are 24 chapters across
North America having a great time and learning
more about their horses. If this sounds like fun to you, we hope
you will join us!