Azgard: The Safe Haven
Azgard is in Norse mythology as a heaven. I feel the same about the barn. It's always been a place I could get away from my family and dependant brother.
Just because you feel like all of your students and workers have dysfunctional families doesn't mean you are unlucky. I heard somewhere that of all American families, more then 60% are dysfunctional.
But what I think is good is that you help hinder off the stress by listening when we need a ear to listen. When we need help, you've always been there to give advice.
You've even helped keep smiles around the barn. You always deserve trust and we always try to give you that trust.
Through thin times, you could have thrown me out or grounded me from the barn to "pull myself together" but instead, you stood shoulder to shoulder with me and not with just me.
All the workers and riders trust you because of your ability to stand up for what you feel and help shoulder mental strain for others.
I doubt any other barn manager and her family could be more closer then you. You're friends and family to me. That position always rewards respect and I hope the other workers would join me in a heart beat to say that.
Sarah M.
Dear Tina,
I just wanted to write this letter to let you and others know why and how I came to choose your farm and how grateful I am for all you have taught me.
I have always grown up around animals such as cows and dogs, and have been very comfortable around them. As a kid I had this crazy blue eyed pinto pony that chased me around and I developed a great fear of horses. So in a quest to lose some stubborn weightlast fall, I kept hearing from friends that horseback riding was a great way to slim the thighs, I thought why not kill two birds with one stone (or three if you want to count my thighs as two separate entities...I generally have to) I decided to take up riding.
Well I was so fortunate to stumble upon Azgard Farms. When I first called the farm I spoke with Tina Gary, she was completely to the point and after speaking with her briefly and giving her a low down I what I wanted to achieve I was completely convinced that Azgard was the place to learn to ride. I had also spoken to some other riding facilities in the area. Tina's rates were better than the rest, her demeanor and understanding of the picture as a whole gave me great confidence in the instruction I was about to receive. One thing you must understand is that I show dogs, and I hear on a daily basis from people how much they know, how great they are at training and other such accolades. Well I can pretty much tell from a few sentences who is full of it and who does really know what is up from down. The impression I got from Tina prompted me to immediately made an appointment to take a lesson.
Now to make an already long story short, my riding lessons have far exceeded my expectations. I even take two a week, I have been bitten by the horse bug. I have overcome my fear of horses and I even fancy the idea of owning my own horse soon, and my choice of course would be a Saddlebred. If you are interested at all in riding you must not deny yourself the opportunity to obtain the most knowledgeable and personal training you can receive. The price that I pay in lessons, I feel guilty about, I have learned so much in the few months that I have been riding I would have to be a millionaire to be able to repay Tina and her family. I have never once been scared to try anything that Tina instructs me to do, I have total faith and confidence that it is her main interest to make me the best rider I can possibly be, not just make me walk around in a circle for an hour. The time she puts in with me is never an issue with her, she has the ability to read both her students and horses with such an eye that one would never feel they have ever been put into a situation that they could not handle. I started off from being scared to be around a horse to the point now where I take lessons on her beautiful stallion Studman. The experience of my riding is absolutely thrilling and I just do not have the vocabulary to express it on paper. If you desire riding in the least way you will be missing an opportunity of a lifetime if you do not contact Azgard Farms.
This is also the first time in my life I will admit that I actually like my legs, I shave them more, moisture them, they look really good, I will not dread wearing shorts this summer. The toning that my body has done since I started riding is unreal. I could go on for days how great my butt looks...The family run farm is always a blast to be at, there is lots to see there, and poultry to avoid.... I am moving back to Canada soon, and my biggest disappointment is that I will not be taking lessons anymore from Tina. My recommendation of Azgard Farms is the highest I can give, my experience there is on the same level when I am riding...you must feel it to believe it.
Good Luck
Yvonne Y. A.
Tina,
I think this recommendation (Yvonne's) is completely on point. I feel exactly the same way about you and the farm. In fact, the only reason I return to town is to come and ride and be with your family on the farm. I knew the first day I rode, the farm was a special place. I thank you for sharing this all with me.
Kirsten C.
Dear Tina,
I got to thinking about Max, which is constantly, and how he is doing. Hence I think about the barn.
I can go back 5 years when we first decided to buy that wonderfully distinct Saddlebred Max, and I am amazed by the barns longevity and quality care.
My initial persistence in purchasing a horse was thwarted by your insistence that I enter a lesson program, one of which turned a total amateur into a horsewoman and rider. You and Beverly gave me tools to ride any horse, any where, and to become in sync with each horse I ride. Those lessons were invaluable.
You have the finest horses. Everything from miniatures to draft horses to Saddlebreds, they have always been a joy to deal with and to have near. I love our rides in the park, watching your lessons in the rings, and just being there. The atmosphere has remained family-oriented and a pleasant facility to keep Max.
Most importantly, I will never forget the care Max has. You have been there 24 hours and let me know if he so much as looks at you funny. Your medical care is above and beyond, and you know how much I appreciate it.
I love you for it dearly, and you are doing a great job.
Love,
Kelly Fields
Dear Tina,
Gabrielle and Camille seem to be enjoying themselves, learning how to ride your horse and ponies. I believe they are improving, little by little. Gabby wants a show outfit for Christmas, and new boots! You have truly inspired her. I am so proud of Camille getting back onto Marie- and trotting! Thanks for everything that you do. God Bless you!
Your friend, Paige
Dear Tina,
When I first came to your stable when I was about 10 or 11, I forget. I could barely stay on a horse. I knew nothing about legs or where they should be for that matter. I came from a jumping stable, where right from the start they had me jumping. I didn't receive any kind of real schooling or education about horses or riding in general to go on, they just kind of said, "here's what two point is, and there's the jump!" I did have some pretty bad falls there. You have taught me more about horses and riding than I ever thought possible!
You and your family have become so dear to me over the years that I've been with you. I never thought that I would ever become so close to someone else's family. On the many occasions that your family has included others and myself from the barn on weekend trips, you have exposed us to learning so many new things. I have had some really great and wonderful experiences with you, your family, the horses and EVERYONE! Just to name a few, swimming with the horses at the lake, that's great, hehe. Umm, Ron trying to teach me how to water- ski and that fish was biting my butt. Well that wasn't so great, me almost drowning your son screaming, climbing up and over and standing on him, while trying to walk on water running back to the boat! But I couldn't help it, that "Evil Fred the Fish" was going to eat me! However, the tube! That's a great tube. Then there is the sand storm sunburn while camping on the beach. Ice cream fights at 3am! We've had a lot of fun and I look forward to many, many more years of it.
I thank you so much for everything you've taught me about horses, life, myself. ? I am just so glad that I have you and the barn and the horses! As you know I love a challenge and you have definitely given them to me. I remember the first, or one of the first times I rode Studman and he wanted to go play in the field with the other horses and you told me that it was gonna be me or him, and from then on, I think, my riding was very different. Now he and I get along fine! Hehe. Once again, I am very grateful for everything you do and continue to do for me.
Love,
Jenna Abrevaya
Tina,
You are the absolute GREATEST! I have learned more in the past year than I ever imagined was possible. When I started lessons at Azgard in January of 2002 I knew I loved horses, but that was about all I knew. I had no idea what the difference between a gelding and a mare was. You and your family and Sonda have opened up your minds, time and patience to me and have helped me out more than I can describe. The lessons are phenominal! I had no idea how much goes into riding and that working so hard could be so much fun!! Hard to believe that a year ago I was horse blind, deaf, and dumb (hee hee...) and now I own my own adorable little horsie, can teach beginner lessons myself, and am starting to bring along colts. You have changed my life in so many wonderful new ways! I will never be able to repay you for that. I enjoy so many more things in my life now. You and horses are amazing! I look forward to learning so much more and enjoying your family and everyone elses families that come out to the barn. I have gained a tremendous amount of self-confindence and new ways to use my brain and think about things in different ways. On top of all that I've lost about 15 pounds and have legs of steel! I wish saying thank you was enough, but I feel I owe you so much more than that. Please don't ever forget how much you have contributed to my life and even if people have a hard time telling you, you have contributed a great deal to others also. I adore and love you for all you've done for me!
Can't wait for all the years we have ahead of us!
Love,
Karen
Dear Tina,
You have taught me a lot at your stable that I am sure I won't ever forget. You have a wonderful way of teaching, and great things to offer. I think a lot of people should come to your stable. I am very fortunate coming across your stable while looking for a place to ride, because I always feel in charge and comfortable on a horse now. I would recommend your stables to anyone that truly want to learn how to ride. It is a great place to be to just learn how to ride or to regain confidence riding a horse or to show. You have the greatest teaching method I have ever been taught by; I think everyone should ride like that, it is also probably the safest way. Anyone who rides out there will learn a tremendous amount and it is well worth their money. You are a wonderful person who teaches a wonderful way.
Your Friend
Katie
Dear Tina,
I believe that Azgard Farm's instructional program was created out of great passion for health, well-being, happiness of the horse/human relationship.
I am so grateful that I chose them over the other barns I visited. They give their students the personal attention they deserve. Everyone can benefit from this type of instruction and the time invested in it pays huge dividends in increasing one's enjoyment in riding and self-growth. It can also make the sport much safer.
Tina, is a master teacher of the bio-mechanics, of effortless, effective riding. Many times it is as if she is crawling around inside me, I don't understand how she sees all the things that she does. She has an exceptional ability to analyze and quickly improve the riding style of her students. Even the novice riders easily learn these techniques (well sometimes), with improvements often immediately evident.
She uses ground exercises, mounted work, video, and lectures to help each student find a better "body map." The basic instruction given teaches a balanced-seat, accountable hands and horsemanship, which enable her students to improve their skills in whichever style of riding they desire.
Tina was a successful competitor herself in the 60's - 90's; so she understands the needs of riders from a wide variety of disciplines from dressage to reining.
This is an excellent instructor and riding opportunity in the San Antonio area.
Thank you for all you have opened my eyes to.
Becky Cartwright
Dearest Tina,
I wanted to contribute a letter to the Azgard Farm website, so people will know what kind of teacher you are and how you change peoples lives.
When I was 12 years old I started to ride in the best Dressage barn of my surroundings in my home country of Austria. After riding for some years, I began to be dissatisfied with myself. Everybody said that I was a good rider, but I was missing something. One day Isaw "our Cowboy" doing lateral movements with his horse and I thought: "Why can't it be that light and easy in the Dressage?"
Years passed and I came to the states as an Au Pair. I don't remember what brought me to Azgard Farm in the first place, but after my first talk with Tina - which lasted 1 hour or even longer - I knew: I'm riding here or nowhere! But after my first lesson my self-confidence was absolutely destroyed. 7 years of riding and I couldn't even get this horse to walk in a straight line, almost fell off posting and I was even far away of wanting to canter. I was ready to give up, but then I realized, that her way of riding was exactly, what I had been looking for so long. Unfortunately, I had to admit that it wasn't half as easy as it looked, especially, when you had learned riding the "easy way" for years. But Tina believed in me all the way. She convinced me with examples and long explanations, why I should do things differently than I had learned them. But actually she taught me more then just riding. She taught me self-confidence and the endurance to see hard times through and there is no way, that I can ever repay her for the things she has done for me. She got me to the point where I finally could say, "alright, it was not what I wanted, but I can mold it that way." It was quite differently in the beginning. I remember that one lesson on Della I had. At the end I was crying because I thought, that nothing had gone right and I had lost control over everything - I was panicking inside. Tina pointed out, what I could have gotten out of the lesson, and there were lots of positive things. Finally she said: "Stop being your own worst critic!" And I tried. Tina doesn't praise a lot, but I got to the point, where I didn't need her to praise me. I want to learn, and just praising doesn't teach. I now know how to pick out positive things for my confidence and not so good things for my learning.If I would have to list names of people who had a positive influence on my life (relatives not included) the first and biggest name would be Tina Gary.
I can't wait to come back "home" to Azgard Farm!
Dearest love,
Maggie
P.S. There are tons of things that I could not express as a letter it would have become a book.
This letter is to the Northeast Independent School District regarding Horsemanship classes given by Azgard Farm:
Upon receiving your recent brochure for Community Education Classes, I looked through it expecting to enroll in dance classes. Maybe I could learn to Salsa, surprise my husband and sweep him off his feet. I didn't have a partner to accompany me to the class though, so I needed to decide on something else. I am considering purchasing a horse and want to prepare myself, so your two classes, Basic Hormanship and Overcoming Your Fear of Riding Horses, at the Azgard Farm looked promising.
The instructors at the classes were knowledgeable, patient, and offered opportunities at hands on experiences with the horses. I came away with information that gave me more understanding of the responsibility of horse ownership, but also a need for more information and more hands-on experience. Obviously, everything one needs to learn cannot be accomplished during these basic classes; however, three class sessions and one with a large enrollment, left me feeling like a fourth class would facilitate the students more fully. Please consider changing the format to four (4) sessions for upcoming classes.
Thank you so much for offering these classes. Thank you for finding this group of instructors. I was swept off my feet.
Barbara
Dear Tina and fellow trainers,
I came to your class on dealing with fear of horses because two years of riding had not weakened the general feeling of anxiety I experienced while on a horse.
The workshop was great! You brought to my attention the way I was always ahead of my horse in my mind and my body. During the exercises on the horse you accurately and sensitively gave me feedback as to when I was fleeing and when I was tapping into a more relaxed and centered way of being on the horse. The horse was a great teacher too, in that as I found that place, she became less unpredictable and more responsive to my cues. It was especially fun to tune into the horse while kneeling and standing! I also learned a great deal from watching you work with others as you helped us see how the rider's relationship with the horse influences the horse's performance.
As I reflect on this learning experience, I now realize this "fear" I was experiencing was an intelligent response to a very precarious situation. With me off in my head planning things for the unpredictable, the horse had no one really in charge. That, of course, made the horse unpredictable which then contributed to falls and struggles with the horse. This, then, reinforced my anxieties. My reflection also has brought me to the conclusion that I have had an inaccurate notion about the role of technique in riding. I previously had thought that it was by strengthening my riding techniques that I would master my anxieties. Now, I believe, that technique can only support but not supplant the importance of creating and sustaining a strong relationship with the horse. I need to start there for now.
There's a lot to work with here. I'm grateful for your helping me unlock the mystery of my persistent anxiety and look forward to many more years of horseback riding. The tone of my letter doesn't capture well the fact that all this learning took place in the safe environment (both physically and psychologically) you masterfully created and that, more simply put, it was a heck of a lot of fun to work with you!
Thanks to all,
Jo Anne B
Tina,
I just wanted to take a moment, or two, to thank you for all you do and have done for our family.
When we finally came to the realization that Zoe really wanted lessons, and was really serious about wanting to ride and keep with it, we looked at 7 stables in and around San Antonio and chose you as the best for our Zoe. I visited your place 2nd and found myself constantly measuring every other place against the "Azgard" standard. I kept coming back to my number one criteria, which was, "Will the owners care about Zoe's experience and progression?" In most cases the others were content to skim the surface of horsemanship, what I called, "sit, kick and split locations." In addition of all of the people I talked to you are the only person who talked about their personal riding philosophy.
Over the course of the year+ we have been fortunate enough to be coming to Azgard our whole family have come to regard you and your work with amazement. There are not many people in this world who are as consistently giving and understanding as you have been.
Over the last year+ I have appreciated that you teach much more than horsemanship skills. Life Skills are very much in evidence in every aspect of instruction. This is such an enormous aid in our teaching Zoe that life, like horses, has things that we may not like but we need to work through to get where we want to be. Zoe has a life view that problems are to be overcome and you have to think them through. In fact many of Zoe's discussions about problem solving start with, "Tina says..."
Several times you have told me about the complainers who love to complain... I think back to my first time at your place and being so impressed by the quality of the animals and an established facility. My previous experiences in the horse world told me then and tell me now that some places may be "nice" but places are never special without the people who make the place special.
So all in all, long and short... Thank you for all you have done for us, it has and continues to make a difference in our lives.
-John Bragg, Laurel Bragg and Zoe Bragg
Tina,
I wanted to let you know how appreciative and grateful I am for all of your encouragement and help in attaining my dreams with regards to horses and riding. When I was in a bottomless pit and didn't know where to turn to find myself again, I started thinking about the things I used to do when I was ME - before the kids, bankruptcy and all the major problems in my life that were threatening to swallow me whole. I thought back to what used to make me happy deep down in my bone marrow and the first thought that came into my head was horses/riding. A split second later FEAR kicked in - fear of failing, fear of not being good enough, fear of trying something that for 10 years I had just stopped doing, fear of falling and breaking something, fear of the unknown... almost to the point where I didn't even sign on to the Internet and look around for riding academies. When I found the one for Azgard Farms, I was taken in with how much thought and detail had gone into the web site - and with the descriptions and horses I saw displayed. I made a life-altering decision - I clicked the "Contact Us" button and picked up the phone.
Tina, I still remember the very first conversation that we had almost 2 years ago. You asked what my goals were - I was tentative and didn't really have any set goals other than picking up where I left off. Wow - looking back, I realize how unrealistic that goal was and how I was setting myself up for an immediate, initial failure. You knew this, but yet you took me in and put me on good ole Max (poor Max!) and I was totally upset with myself - upset that I hadn't remembered anything, upset that I looked so bad, upset that I couldn't get any energy, upset that I was overdoing the wrong things because I was so nervous - basically upset because I had the unrealistic expectation that after 10 years, I would just be able to ride this bike like I hadn't ever quit! You helped me to strip down all of the negative thoughts and self-analyze - you have the ability to read people and to read exactly what they need to do the "right" things for the horse and for themselves. You also have a unique and unparalleled focus on the horse and their needs as well as a focus on teaching students why you are teaching them to use each aid and the thought processes behind the aids - by relating the aids to the horse. In barns I previously rode in, I did not get that type of training - I was told what to do with barely a thought as to why it was impacting the horse the way it was - without a thought as to the body mechanics of the horse and why these aids worked the way they did - and since it worked most of the time, my mind-set was one of a "push-button" and I rode exactly that way!
Through growth, I know (because I am older and because of listening and watching you) horses are not push-buttons and the most exciting and exhilarating rides are when I am not on a push-button horse and am utilizing both my mind and body in order to have a pleasurable experience on and WITH the horse I am riding or working on the ground. Today I ride with more thought on the horse I am riding - taking into account attitude, body mechanics, my attitude, my emotions - all criteria that relate to a ride... not just getting on a machine and pushing the GO button. Today my days are filled with small victories in the ring - which leads to small victories outside the ring.
Through your guidance, I am becoming a new and more alive person. I haven't often showed my weaknesses around the barn (in itself a weakness) and I am not sure you were aware of how fragile I was when I first started, but I want you to know that I have changed and improved dramatically on the inside. I have a new lease on life thanks to you and our four-legged friends - for this I am eternally grateful. Throughout this journey of self-discovery, I have also had the added benefit of becoming a part of the barn family - it's been such a blessing and I can't tell you enough how truly honored I am. At this point, I am sobbing hysterically (albeit quietly) in my cubicle here at work while I type this letter. I am getting ready to leave for lunch to head to the barn and teach a lesson - for that is another gift you have given me - you have allowed me to share with others the wealth of knowledge you have passed to me. Your heart has no bounds, your honesty has no match - you are truly one of a kind - as is Azgard Farms and the barn family!
Your Grateful Friend and One of Your Biggest Fans!
Roxanne
Dear Tina,
It is difficult to express my great appreciation for your work with me on horsemanship.
Two years ago, when my husband and I retired to the Texas Hill Country, I thought it was a great chance to return to riding, without the pressures of youth, time, or competition.
Through your guidance and approach to horsemanship, I am learning that although riding is simply the "art of not falling off", horsemanship is so much more.
Your approach to the total partnership of horse and rider has brought great benefits to my learning experience. Books and videos that supplement your instruction have expanded my awareness ten fold. Your insistence on learning the nature and skills of the animal has given me a true picture of this wonderful connection between man and horse. As far as I have reached out to meet the horse, on the ground, as well as mounted, you have exposed what a great gift the horse brings to me, in spite of his true make up and abilities.
Although I am progressing slowly as a rider, I believe you have given me the great benefit of learning horsemanship, and a real appreciation for the horse, its care, history, and relationship to man.
Many thanks!
Julie S. Weber
I first encountered Azgard Farms and Tina Gary through a class called Overcoming Your Fear of Riding. I had been a fairly experienced rider, and had ridden in Chicago for three years, three times a week. The last two years there I had ridden one horse exclusively. His name was Ira, and we even won some ribbons in shows. Anxious to continue riding when we moved to San Antonio, I tried a stable near my home. I soon became overwhelmed. I knew how to ride only one horse. Ira and I had been like and old married couple. I knew how to ride him, and I knew his little issues. But now, riding a variety of horses, I felt like I'd been thrown back into the dating game after losing a mate. My daughter was riding as well. She took a fall and I shut down and quit. I was overwhelmed trying to ride horses I didn't think I could control, and was fearful of falling. But, once you have horses in your blood you can't get them out. I was 100% h-o-r-s-e positive! I missed riding desperately.
Tina, at Azgard Farm has the unusual, spectacular ability, or rather gift, to read a student from the first encounter and develop a sense of the student's needs, fears and issues. These impressions are picked up from bits of conversation, behavior around horses, and even the walk and carriage of someone. The key is that she reads the student as a person, not as a monthly or weekly barn fee. What happens because of this innate read, is that the student soon understands that she/he can trust Tina's impressions, and thus her ideas for her riding and instruction. Tina has no rushed, pre-set agenda with her students. With infinite patience she helps you articulate and achieve your goals.
What I also learned is that riding is one's life, and what ever issues one brings to the table (i.e. saddle!) will greatly affect his/her ability to ride.
Also too, what I never understood until now is that riding means developing a relationship with your horse. If you come to the saddle with a myriad of issues, you're not available to be in the moment with the horse. It's like trying to listen to your kid's plaintive cues and communications, and you're distracted by something else. The trust one develops with Tina is critical, and is a feature rarely found at other barns. The trust allows the rider to confront her/his fears, needs, issues - whatever they may be. This trust also allows the rider to push herself and stretch herself with riding skills, that otherwise she would want to back away from.
Tackling these riding issues has been a spectacular addition to my life. I have gone from sitting absolutely panic stricken on a horse during my first lesson with Tina in the fall, to riding a variety of horses twice a week, walking, trotting and a little cantering!
I have learned to ride in the moment and focus on that moment. I am a fledgling, hoping to be a professional writer, and that has helped me to be "in the moment," with my fiction writing. I've discovered a greater outpouring of work since riding. I can't recommend enough Azgard Farm as the place where you will truly see and do horseback riding as it is intended to be.
Lisa
Tina,
In response to your question concerning Zoe's progress I am writing to you today.
Zoe has been a student for approximately 18 months, and has benefited immensely from the instruction she has received from yourself and your instruction staff. She has a greater confidence in and out of the saddle which has translated to a "Can do" attitude in every aspect of her life.
Zoe has had an expressed interest in horses since she was 4 years old when I took her for her first pony ride at the park stables. From that start she has progressed to where she is today, able to handle and problem solve with all sorts of horses.
As I have told you in the past, when we were seeking an equestrian riding program we visited many stables in and around San Antonio. From Kirby to Boerne to Bandera and as far north as Round Rock. Of all of the stables we visited the program at Azgard made the most sense in its logical progression and consistent instruction. At several of the stables we visited we found their progression to be characterized by what I call the "Sit, Kick and Split" philosophy, where the student participation is relegated to that of a passenger as opposed to a pilot. Riders at Azgard are taught translatable skills as opposed to tricks to force the horse to perform. Forcing the horse in my estimation leads to injuries for the horse and the rider.
Many stables tout "Horsemanship" as the hall mark of their program and fail to actually teach what Horsemanship is all about. Generally horsemanship is the ability to work with and handle a horse in a skillful or masterful manner. The program at Azgard goes beyond mere handling of the animal and extends to a working horse and rider relationship. In this relationship the human component is constantly learning about not just the horse but about the rider themselves. The horse gives subtle clues/cues which indicate that the horse is having a problem OR that the rider is having a problem which is causing the response from the horse. This is where the consistent instruction across the entirety of your staff pays off, by eliminating instruction variance; problems are quickly pinpointed and corrected.
A case in point would be the stables that Zoe rides at in Houston. They offer trail rides and have a number of "Endurance riding champions" as instructors and trail wranglers. On an occasion in November Zoe went with an instructor for a "Hack". An hour later they came back and I found out that the horses had been spooked by some squirrels and a falling tree. Both horses reared but Zoe was able to keep her seat as she had received superior instruction from you and staff which gave her the ability to maintain control.
Zoe and I are immensely pleased with her instruction and her progress.
John Bragg
WARNING
UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.