Fox Grove Farm in Ocala, FL, is the first location on the east coast to boast an enclosed training arena filled with varying terrain and natural obstacles that can be encountered on the trail. Set on over two acres, it is a safe and fun environment to build a solid partnership with your horse while challenging the recreational or show ring rider to master natural obstacles.
Building a partnership with your horse by trail riding
Days of competition and fun will avail entries the opportunity to practice on the course at will as well as take advantage of a coaching session with training tips from Palm and Pittion-Rossillon.
While previous events on the obstacle training course have focused on education for the horse and rider, Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon of Palm Partnership Training will host AQHA Trail Challenges November 4 and December 2.
The days of competition and fun will avail entries the opportunity to practice on the course at will as well as take advantage of a coaching session with training tips from Palm and Pittion-Rossillon. In the competition beginning at noon, the horses and riders have the opportunity to put what they’ve learned into practice with several divisions and levels to accommodate all breeds and disciplines.
Fantastic prizes will be awarded in each division compliments of AQHA, Palm Partnership Training and its sponsors along with special awards for High Score, Best Turned-Out Pair and Sportmanship. Florida Quarter Horse Youth Association members, under the guidance of Kathy Boyd, will volunteer their efforts to assist in the days’ activities thus raising funds for their future endeavors.
While riding participation in all aspects of the AQHA Trail Challenge will be limited to ensure a safe and quality event, spectators are welcome to cheer on their favorite competitors or just learn what the event is all about beginning at 7 am on November 4 and December 2.
Like all Palm Partnership Training clinics, the Trail Challenge is open to all breeds of horses and levels of riders. For clinic participants in the 2 days of instruction prior to the Trail Challenges, convenient, on-site lodging, healthy meals prepared by Lynn, plush stabling and fun evening activities are included in this great weekend. Those participating in the Trail Challenge are welcome to extra amenities on a first come, first served basis.
For more information on the clinic trail challenge weekends, including competition rules, November 2-4 and November 30-December 2, please visit www.lynnpalm.com.
About Lynn Palm
Palm's career highlights include 2007 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Horsewoman of the Year, a record four AQHA Superhorse wins, AQHA Female Equestrian of the Year by the Women's Athletic Association, named one of the top United States clinicians by Horse & Rider magazine, over 34 AQHA World and Reserve World Champions, over 50 bridleless dressage exhibitions at events including the National Horse Show, 1989 World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and World Cup.
Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon are co-founders of three horse industry companies: Palm Partnership Training, Women LUV Horses, and Alliance Saddlery USA. Palm is the author of the new release, The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection. Being the first female with an equine educational TV show, Palm’s training show airs on HRTV Dish 404 Tuesday evenings with additional airings throughout the week and on demand at HRTVlive.com.
About Cyril Pittion-Rossillon
Pittion-Rossillon hails from Paris, France, where he earned his Riding Master Degree from the French National Equestrian School. With his extensive equine background and thirty years of experience, Cyril brings an ideal background to his instructor duties. His credentials include: Trained under members of French Olympic Team • French Junior Jumper Circuit • French Open Jumper Circuit (Levels 5 and 6) • Eventing Preliminary Division • AQHA & USEF Hunter Division • Youth & Amateur Coach for USEF & AHSA competition • Co-Director and Instructor Palm Partnership Training Clinics • Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alliance Saddlery.