August at Cavallo Farms: Sunscreen, Show Bows, & Barn Besties ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿด

August at Cavallo Farms: Sunscreen, Show Bows, & Barn Besties ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿด

August 13, 2025

Beat the heat, polish those boots, and make barn memories. Riders, horses, and parentsโ€”dive into tips, checklists, and a quick poll below.

๐ŸŽฝ Rider Tips
  • Ride early/late; stash a damp cooling towel in your tote.
  • Three-cue challenge on transitions/circles or a gridโ€”quiet and clear.
  • Set a micro-goal before mounting; reflect after your ride.
๐Ÿด Horse Comfort
  • Offer plain + lightly salted water (per trainer/vet guidance).
  • Layer fly defense: mask + fan + tidy aisles.
  • Cooldown: walk 3โ€“5 min โ†’ sponge/scrape โ†’ walk 2โ€“3 min.
๐Ÿงข Parent MVP Kit
  • Pack sunscreen, hair ties, mini first-aid, hoof pick, battery pack.
  • Set a โ€œ15-min to mountโ€ timer on show days.
  • Use Burst for jumping photos; favorite top shots right away.

๐ŸงŠ August Barn Bingo (check what you complete!)

๐Ÿ… 2-Week โ€œSmooth & Steadyโ€ Challenge

  1. Week 1: 5 minutes of no-stirrup walk each ride + three perfect upward transitions.
  2. Week 2: Post-ride stretch for you and carrot stretches for your horse (3 each side).

Share progress pics with #CavalloFarms @CavalloFarms!

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