Texas A&M’s second camp in the south of Sweden focused on competitive showing.

Back on the Swedish mainland, Dr. Clay Cavinder replaced Dr. Laura White, and the Texas A&M University team conducted its second horsemanship camp. The camp was hosted at the newly renovated Bokeberg Ranch, the same place that held the Swedish Championships the week before we got there.

The grounds were beautiful, and although the team had a smaller group of only about 10, they managed to stay very busy. The group was overall more advanced and had more showing interest and experience, so A&M was able to progress a little faster. They held a “show” theme while they worked on everything from hand positioning and position in the saddle to speed and style through a trail course.

They broke up riding time with lectures on bits, safety and a special “Ask the Judge” session with Dr. Cavinder. By the final day, everyone was exhausted but happy. All the participants had learned something new, and everyone was grateful for the instruction.

A&M went on to Poland for a third camp, and I went on to meet with Colorado State University in Italy.

Stay tuned.

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Happy Horsin’

Mercedes Sotelo
AQHA International Intern