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Jumping in Texas: A Hidden Gem

Thank you to Federica Fainelli for this great review!

I spent a week at the jumping clinic in Bandera, Texas: cowboys’ capital of the world! Diane, the owner and instructor, is phenomenal – just listen to her if you want to improve, she graciously tells it as it is. Lessons combine horsemanship, groundwork and jumping techniques. Afternoons are dedicated to trail rides in the hill country state park area. Canters in the pasture are unforgettable. Horses are beautiful, masterfully trained and much loved, and you will always feel safe around them. This is a true gem.