When Central Washington Equestrian looks into the history books years from now, they will look at 2012 and see the solid foundation that helped take the club to new levels.From finding a home arena to challenging Oregon State, a powerhouse in IHSA Equestrian, it was a year of newfound success that even led to national recognition. Shannon Bedell, placed sixth this past weekend at the IHSA National Show in Raleigh, North Carolina. She competed in Advanced Western Horsemanship becoming the first Wildcat to take home hardware in IHSA Equestrian. This accomplishment will forever be apart of…
Equine
-
Most Topular Stories
-
CWU Equestrian Makes History
equestrian « WordPress.com Tag Feed8 May 2012 | 2:49 pm -
Can You Learn to Ride a Horse With An Online Course?
About.com Horses15 May 2012 | 4:40 amI recently posted a link on the About.com Horses Facebook Fan Page to my eight week email course "Learn to Ride". One of the first people to comment on ...Read Full Post -
First Scan...
Chamfron Stud15 May 2012 | 7:32 amFatima is scanned in foal to Arrayan Numa with a heartbeat - due the 25th of March 2013. -
Monster Encounter
Nuzzling Muzzles15 May 2012 | 7:35 amWe seem to keep experiencing fairly rare sightings this week. There was a Gila Monster in our back yard. The focus on this one isn't good, but it's the only shot I got of its banded tail. From what I read, these creatures are an endangered species and not only is it illegal to handle one, but very dangerous, because they are venomous. They are slow moving and easy to catch, but can -
14 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
Horse Book Reviews14 May 2012 | 3:53 pmGypsy's Meadow by JT Brown is an uplifting children's story about a rescued pony and the special relationship with her young girl owner. The girl learns to care for the pony, and they ride the trails and attend horse shows together. When the girl grows up and marries, Gypsy goes to a new home with them. The girl introduces her baby daughter to Gypsy and eventually the horse teaches the youngster, too. When the mare is too old to be ridden, she welcomes new horses to the barn for the mother and daughter to ride. The theme of opening your heart to love is a concept for every reader.The ending…
-
Regarding Horses
-
Back In the Saddle Post-Partum
10 May 2012 | 12:00 pmIt seems like just yesterday – and yet a lifetime ago at the same time – that I was lamenting the many months since I’d been able to ride a horse to protect my pregnancy. Back in the middle of March, T minus 6 weeks to due date, I was starting to wonder how long it would take me to recover enough after giving birth to get back in the saddle. I’ll admit that I was a little discouraged by all the commenters who relayed that it took them months before they rode again. The final verdict for Ace and I? Exactly three weeks. This past Monday, May 7, I climbed aboard Ace for… -
The Scoop on the 2012 Kentucky Derby Horses
2 May 2012 | 10:58 amI’m a fan of thoroughbreds, a fan of major equine events that draw public attention, and a fan of watching these magnificent animals do what they love. Each year, the Kentucky Derby is the trifecta of all three. I love the horses, the silks, the singing of My Old Kentucky Home, the dresses, the hats, the ponies, and the mint juleps (which I’ve never had, but perhaps should try making this year!). And it’s always more fun when I know a little bit about the horses entered in the big race. As the average horse enthusiast, I like to look for trainers I like, the prettiest… -
Introducing My New 2-Legged Baby
29 Apr 2012 | 12:59 pmBig brother Ace and I are very pleased to introduce the new 2-legged baby in our family: Isaac Paul. Isaac was born on Monday, April 16 at 2:00 in the afternoon. He was 19.5 inches long and 6 Ibs 12 oz. Labor and delivery went as well as it could (serious ouch!) and both Isaac and I came through in good health. He did develop a bad case of jaundice and had to go back to the hospital for 24-hours, but fortunately that is super treatable and he’s doing fine now. I am recovering very quickly and feel pretty much back to normal other than some healing left from a small episiotomy –… -
Things You Should Enjoy at Equine Affaire 2012 For Me
12 Apr 2012 | 11:05 amIt a sunny morning to kick-off opening Thursday at Equine Affaire Ohio, and for the first time in years I’m sitting on my couch at work instead of in the bleachers in Voinovich to watch a clinic after an early morning commute from Canton to Columbus. But as much as I adore Equine Affaire, somehow waddling around the Ohio State Expo Center two weeks before my due date and two hours away from my husband and hospital didn’t seem like a great idea. So here I am sitting at home, hoping that all of you are enjoying my favorite equestrian event for me. After several years of attending… -
The Homestretch or Soon To Be Back In The Saddle
16 Mar 2012 | 1:48 pmIt has now been 22 weeks and 1 day since I’ve been on the back of a horse. That’s either just about 5 months or 155 days – whichever sounds more torturous. But tomorrow baby boy and I hit the 34th week of pregnancy, which puts our April 28 due date just 6 weeks away – if we make it that long. Suddenly, not riding seems much more manageable with the bulk of the time behind me. It’s a good thing too – with the early spring weather, removal of the winter blankets, and green grass starting to poke through – I don’t think I could handle being…
-
Equine Now Horse Classifieds
-
Registered Swedish Warmblood
16 May 2012 | 2:33 pmREGISTERED SWEDISH MARE, 9 YEARS OLD, 16.2 HANDS, EXCELLENT BLOODLINES, INCLUDING ABDULLAH, MANY GRAND PRIX AND OLYMPIC LEVEL HORSES IN HER PEDIGREE!!! YOU CAN'T FAULT THIS MARE, GREAT GAITS, SOLID 2ND LEVEL, LOVES TO JUMP HIT THE TRAILS!! BEAUTIFUL 8,000 -
Fancy Cochise- Mini Show Jumper for sale or trade!
16 May 2012 | 2:15 pmFancy Cochise- AMHR show gelding, I wish I could see him go to a home where he is used, he knows how to jump, and has been show to Res Grand Championships in Halter, he was also used to teach young ones how to show horses and he does super, he loves attention and is in need of it! I can see him still being a successful show horse, cart gelding, or pet! Priced at 400.00 or Trade for another miniature horse. Prefer to trade but will also sell. He's 36-37 inches tall and hes just beautiful! Perfect conformation, movement, and he knows it! Will clip his feet before you take him if you'd… -
Devels Raven Man - Beautiful TWH Black Stallion
16 May 2012 | 2:14 pmI have Raven since 4 years old his life was lived in a 12 by 30 foot stall. I have spent 3 years letting him run in big pasture with other horses and getting his feet correct. He has been on trails under rider in groups of horses and is very gentle and willing to learn. He loves attention. If you choose to keep him a stallion he produces great babies . He is very well bred. Raven is a sweet and kind horse and would like to find him a good home. I have to much going on and can't give him the time he looks for. Also have his 2 year old son for sale who is exceptional and is also a… -
Small western pleasure mare
16 May 2012 | 2:14 pmWell broke mare clips, loads, is open for breeding -
17 Hand, 1st Premium, Friesian
16 May 2012 | 2:13 pmSmart, beautiful, and willing - he is a quick learner and eager to please. Only 5 years old, this little satllion is already a solid trail horse. Lead or follow, he will cross logs, metal bridges, rocky terrain and water loves to swim Not Hot will lope through an open field, and drop right back to a walk. Easy to work around,stands for tacking, mounting and loads with ease. Barefoot and pasture kept,has been brought up around other horses, household pets and kids. He is well tamed, and good for both beginners and a novice. he is also easy to handle, and can also be ridden by kids, and…
-
KER News
-
O'Connor Rides Winners at Jersey Fresh
15 May 2012 | 2:01 pmKaren O'Connor placed first on Mandiba and second on RF Amber Eyes in the CIC** at the Jersey Fresh competition in Allentown, New Jersey. She was also fifth in the CCI*** on Veronica at the same event. O'Connor is sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) and uses the KER products Restore SR, EO-3, and Bio-Bloom PS to support her horses' efforts. Restore RS, an electrolyte, replaces substances lost in sweat during intense exercise. EO-E supplies omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that minimize inflammatory conditions in horses. Bio•Bloom™ PS is a prescription strength dual-action supplement… -
Dutton Qualifies Horse for Olympic Games
15 May 2012 | 1:56 pmPhillip Dutton won the Jersey Fresh CCI*** on Mystery Whisper, qualifying the pair for this summer's Olympic Games in London. Mystery Whisper, a 12-year-old Warmblood gelding, led after dressage and cross-country, and claimed the victory with a good stadium round. Dutton, who is sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research (KER), uses RiteTrac and Restore SR to keep his horses in good shape for their training and competition schedule. Rite-Trac supports gastrointestinal health and pH balance, while Restore SR provides electrolytes that are depleted by intense exercise. -
Initial Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Won by Serio
15 May 2012 | 1:50 pmAt the Kentucky Spring Horse Show held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Louise Serio had the top placing in a class of 30 riders in the initial $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby. The contest was the first of six National Hunter Derbies sponsored by Hallway Feeds. Riders in the series compete not just for ribbons, but also for a $10,000 leading rider bonus. Serio rode Corvine, a five-year-old horse owned by Timothy Wicks, in the class, and won the blue ribbon despite the fact that she had not competed on Corvine prior to this show. The Hunter Derby series is sponsored by… -
Australian Event Goes Well for Sponsored Rider Jones
8 May 2012 | 1:34 pmAt the recent Equestrian NSW CCI*** Three-Day Event in Sydney, Australia, Megan Jones was in third place at the end of the dressage phase and maintained that position throughout her cross-country ride. In the stadium jumping phase, her mount Kirby Park Allofasudden knocked down one rail to slip to fifth place out of fifteen riders who completed the event. In an extremely close finish, Jones was only two points behind the eventual champion. At the same event, Jones claimed a first-place finish on Kirby Park Irish Empress in the Equitak Excel CIC*. Jones is sponsored by Kentucky Equine… -
Temple Claims Reserve Championship at Southern Pines
8 May 2012 | 1:30 pmAt the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event in Raeford, North Carolina, Shelly Temple claimed second place out of 10 competitors in the Preliminary Single Pony division. Combined driving competition includes a dressage test, a marathon (cross-country course with obstacles), and a cones course that combines precision and speed. Temple drove Duralin, an eight-year-old pony owned by Ted Bliss, to the placing. Temple is sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research. She said, "I am pleased to use KER-Flex oral joint supplement for my horses. Carriage driving can be hard on a horse's joints. KER-Flex is…
-
equestrian OR horseback riding OR horses - Google News
-
Stabbed therapy horses slowly recovering - WTOP
16 May 2012 | 2:21 pmWTOPStabbed therapy horses slowly recoveringWTOPThe three horses from the Spirit Open Equestrian Program have had some set backs from their wounds. Davorka Suvak, program director and founder of the program, says it has been hard to keep the wounds stitched and the warm weather has attracted a swarm Group keeping the 'spirit' after horse slashingsStafford County Sunall 4 news articles » -
NRG Energy donations support therapeutic horseback riding - Cape Gazette
16 May 2012 | 1:39 pmCape GazetteNRG Energy donations support therapeutic horseback ridingCape GazetteSource: Submitted Taking part in the therapeutic and recreational horseback riding program are (lr) Joey Peet on Tom Peet's knee, Sue Peet, Alex Layton on Champ, Debbie Layton and Kevin Layton. Last year, NRG Energy chose Southern Delaware Therapeutic -
In 2012, a Host Country With an Equestrian Tradition - New York Times (blog)
16 May 2012 | 10:42 amNew York Times (blog)In 2012, a Host Country With an Equestrian TraditionNew York Times (blog)By MARY PILON APBeezie Madden riding Authentic in Beijing in 2008. Also vying for a London berth is veteran show jumping competitor Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden, a two-time gold medalist in team jumping and winner of a bronze medal in Beijing for -
Jupiter rider's love of horses evolves into show career - Palm Beach Post
16 May 2012 | 8:58 amPalm Beach PostJupiter rider's love of horses evolves into show careerPalm Beach PostBy Amy Bower Doucette Amy Bower Doucette writes about the equestrian communities for Neighborhood Post. Send mail to 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Call (561) 820-4763 or email neighborhood@pbpost.com. Brigid Murray started out the and more » -
Cavalia's horses take the spotlight in new show Odysseo - CBC.ca
15 May 2012 | 2:10 pmCBC.caCavalia's horses take the spotlight in new show OdysseoCBC.caQuebec theatre producer Normand Latourelle is back with Odysseo, the newest production of his equestrian and performing arts troupe Cavalia. The latest large-scale circus extravaganza from the Cirque du Soleil veteran features 60 horses and 20 acrobats Cavalia's Odysseo a feast for the eyesToronto SunCavalia's Odysseo a four-legged feast for the eyesGlobe and Mailall 4 news articles »
-
Chamfron Stud
-
Helloooo...
16 May 2012 | 4:36 amI am wondering when this milk bar opens? -
First Scan...
15 May 2012 | 7:32 amFatima is scanned in foal to Arrayan Numa with a heartbeat - due the 25th of March 2013. -
The Scott's gang!
13 May 2012 | 6:24 amCaramia (two year old), Parador and Mimosa (yearlings) all looking very well! -
"I believe I can fly!"
12 May 2012 | 8:02 am -
Chamfron Sakura - 1 day old.
9 May 2012 | 11:23 am
-
for the love of a horse...
-
Something about Mother's Day....
1 May 2012 | 5:36 am"The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own."-Benjamin Disraeli When Marsha Williams was a child, she discovered an Arabian horse inside a general reference book she had found in the library. Her heart pounded in her ears, when she saw him. There was just something about the photo that captured her attention. She can still remember tracing the horse's silhouette, over and over with her finger. She never tired of it and promised herself that one day, she would have a horse like this. Horses had always defined who she was, who she… -
Al Nahr Serroya
24 Apr 2012 | 6:07 am"In view of the fabled past of Farida/Abla, I believe that the E.A.O., should have retained and worked with many broodmares of this line...I am personally curious to see what this line could produce if further taken toward Ibn Rabdan blood."-Phillipe Paraskevas, from his book, The Egyptian Alternative, Volume IIAl Nahr Serroya was a 1966 daughter of the straight Babson Egyptian stallion, Fa-Serr. Her dam was the EAO-bred, Anter daughter, *Nagat, out of Abla. A Dahmah Shahwaniyah by strain, *Nagat was a full sister to the mares: Looza, Rashika, Somaia, Eman, Ein and Adaweya. Looza… -
Pink Dreams In A Small Town
10 Apr 2012 | 9:29 pm"Love or something damn near like it's got a hold on me."-K. ROGERS, S. GLASSMEYER He had just put his frozen entree into the microwave and was getting ready to put a new DVD into his player, when the doorbell rang. "Hi. I hope I am not bothering you sir but my name is Carly and this is my daughter, Taylor." she said, as she thrust her hand out towards him. The confidence in her gesture of greeting did not disguise the bit of nervousness in her voice. Her daughter, impeccably dressed and radiant. smiled shyly. "We love the tree in your front yard. When it blooms, it's the… -
Moniet, Rashad and the Mare that Once Was
11 Mar 2012 | 1:54 pmI have spent a lot of my life day-dreaming over the foal that *Bint Moniet el Nefous would have produced, had she been bred to *Ansata Ibn Halima. So many years later, I still am thinking about it. I bet this foal would have matured into one of the most extraordinary horses in our breed. *Bint Moniet el Nefous was a stunning mare...exotic, breathtaking and she was the ONLY daughter of Moniet el Nefous, sired by the great Nazeer. The stallion, *Ansata Ibn Halima, single-handedly redefined the meaning of the word CLASSICand set a new standard for Arabian horse type. Why wouldn't… -
Al Fattah
1 Mar 2012 | 7:49 pmAl Fattah was a 1969 chestnut stallion, bred by Gleannloch Farms. A son of *Morafic and the Sameh daughter, Safaa; Al Fattah was a balanced, harmonious, round, curvey horse of gracefully flowing lines, suggesting a strong Dahman phenotype, maybe even leaning more towards Kuhaylan phenotype, than his Saqlawi influenced pedigree. He is a horse who had a surprising level of refinement without sacrificing substance. He's strong. Look at his wide chest, the powerfully-muscled shoulders, a deep heart girth, a round hindquarter and a strong and smooth, short,back.Al Fattah's EAO-bred…
-
Horse Book Reviews
-
14 May 2012 | 3:53 pm
14 May 2012 | 3:53 pmGypsy's Meadow by JT Brown is an uplifting children's story about a rescued pony and the special relationship with her young girl owner. The girl learns to care for the pony, and they ride the trails and attend horse shows together. When the girl grows up and marries, Gypsy goes to a new home with them. The girl introduces her baby daughter to Gypsy and eventually the horse teaches the youngster, too. When the mare is too old to be ridden, she welcomes new horses to the barn for the mother and daughter to ride. The theme of opening your heart to love is a concept for every reader.The ending… -
8 May 2012 | 9:59 am
8 May 2012 | 9:59 amIn Season by Christina Wible is set on a breeding farm with the protagonist, FE (Effie) Booker trying to cope with challenging broodmares, tack thieves, a new vet and the new farm owner.FE is a no-nonsense character who's childhood not only made her build walls around herself emotionally, but also made her a determined business owner of breeding and shipping horses. Her first love, though, is the mares and foals, and she is upset when an owner pulls out his herd. Although some parts of the ending were predictable, I was pleasantly surprised by the final conclusion.It is delightful to read… -
Frequent Flyer
11 Apr 2012 | 7:43 pmFequent Flyer by Hal Wentworth is about a horse show dad who buys a mysterious horse for his horse-crazy daughter, and the Thoroughbred is given the name Frequent Flyer. The family becomes involved in trying to save the people connected to the horse, while evading the people trying to steal Flyer.When Eric Davidson's daughter, Olivia, was born he gave her a stuffed toy horse. His wife, Marnie, encouraged the girl to ride as she grew older. When she became a teen and was trained by a coach, Marnie explained that Olivia needed her own horse. Eric happened upon a horse while lost in Vermont and… -
Kings of Colorado
16 Mar 2012 | 6:34 pmKings of Colorado by David E. Hilton is similar to the Louis Sachar novel, Holes. Both are about a boy’s detention center run by cruel staff with ulterior motives. The difference is that Holes takes place in Texas where the boys are made to dig holes, while Kings is set on a Colorado ranch and the chores are taking care of and training mustangs. For most of the book, William Sheppard is reminiscing about his two years at the Swope Ranch Boys’ Reformatory – what brought him there at 13 years old, the friends and enemies he made and the horses he worked with. The story starts on a violent… -
Fixed
27 Feb 2012 | 6:58 pmFixed, by Paddy Head, was an interesting read. Set in 1970's at New England racetracks, the author gives a realistic portrayal of life as an apprentice jockey.Andrea "Andy" Crowley transfer from Belmont to a track in Boston and learns about New England hospitality - the mob way. She thinks she is just being tested by the regulars, but really she is being watched by some shady characters.She makes friends with other females in the business, including a jockey named Denise - who was actually a real jockey during that time and later became a friend of mine in Florida before her sudden death to…
-
MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses
-
Mother's Day Reflections.......
13 May 2012 | 4:09 pmMother's Day always has an assortment of connotations for me and this year is no exception. Having been through the fight of my life it only makes sense I would see things with fresh perspective. As I finally begin to feel like I really am alive, this day has taken on a new meaning but even that is bittersweet. The milestones marked by this day are forever mixed in unforgettable lines on the etchings that are my life.The past few years I have managed a horse show on this weekend. That made the focus for this day about doing a good job, followed by getting home safely. Mother's Day was gone by… -
Speaking of the Twins......... Happy Birthday, Babies....
8 May 2012 | 7:59 pmThe Twins' Story. It's hard to believe but the twins are six years old today. This picture was taken of them when they were about three days old. It was when a reporter for the Tacoma News Tribune had come to see them and Surprise was much more interested in the camera and the man behind it, than Trouble was. This was just a couple of days before Surprise began to show signs of illness which ended this trio in intensive care at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish. Boy does that feel like a long time ago.. It was actually the filly's lack of inquisitiveness that alerted me that… -
A Little Housekeeping and Angular Limb Deformities
6 May 2012 | 9:09 pmWhile I'm trying to give my body a break I'm going a bit nuts trying to keep my brain occupied without getting my body into trouble. That's led to some desk cleaning which I can say is long, long over due but not very much fun. In that process I came across an article I had printed out about Angular Limb Deformities back from those early days with the twins. The beginning of the twins story starts here I couldn't just chuck the thing. It holds too much history for me. Instead I found myself reading it over again which led to remembering I had questions that were never… -
Recuperating......... Sort Of......... Pushing It........
1 May 2012 | 3:32 pmPart 1 I wouldn't have moved from that prone position if it hadn't been for the excruciating pain my body was in. I'd been so focused on riding I'd overlooked taking my meds at the specified time and that had been hours ago. The grin was replaced by this too frequent reminder that my body was still a mess. Thankfully that location in the living room is still set up like a nurse's station. There was everything I needed right there. I only had to pull myself up to a sitting position long enough to swallow my pills. Then I flopped back down waiting for the drugs to take affect trying to focus on… -
Recuperating........Sort of........ Finishing Up.
27 Apr 2012 | 8:40 pmPart 1 As I laid there with my face cradled in my arms on top of the picnic table the depth of my exhaustion really caught up with my brain. No minute rest or even five minute power nap was going to fix this. If I was going to get my horse back to his stall it was going to have to happen immediately. I was really wishing I hadn't sent Dave away. My other mistake was I was out there without my cell phone. To get help I would have to put my horse in jeopardy, either turning him loose where he could get to the stallions in their stalls or tying him someplace not intended for such purpose.
-
Nuzzling Muzzles
-
Monster Encounter
15 May 2012 | 7:35 amWe seem to keep experiencing fairly rare sightings this week. There was a Gila Monster in our back yard. The focus on this one isn't good, but it's the only shot I got of its banded tail. From what I read, these creatures are an endangered species and not only is it illegal to handle one, but very dangerous, because they are venomous. They are slow moving and easy to catch, but can -
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
14 May 2012 | 8:31 amThis offer we got on our old house is turning out to be a thorn in my side. I'm realizing that I'm just not up to weathering the stress of one more real estate transaction this soon. When I was selling my mother's house, it was painful because I lost a buyer due to a harsh home inspection, I was having to pay all her household bills despite having lost my job, and I ended up losing hundreds -
It's a Good Thing I Slept in my Clothes Last Night
13 May 2012 | 12:31 pmI got up to go eat breakfast and found Scrappy, my little black Chiweenie, wagging his tail by the front door. Standing by the back door usually means he's got to go #1 and standing by the front door means #2. I opened the front door and walked outside with him, expecting the usual -- a lot of sniffing around bushes in our yard until he finds the perfect spot. I was in my bare feet and he was -
Ups and Downs
11 May 2012 | 7:02 pmWe finally got our first full grocery shopping expedition done this morning, which is a good thing because I was getting tired of drinking water and eating fast food. I was astounded when the lady bagging our groceries welcomed us to the area after I mentioned that we just moved here and needed an application for a discount card. I then drove over to the home of one of my Nuzzling Muzzles -
The Journey: Part 4
10 May 2012 | 9:45 pmObviously, my fingers are feeling better now, because the posts are coming fast and furious. I found the right kind of hand lotion to do the trick. I knew I had some. It was just a matter of opening the right box... I swear, this was a really classy house when we bought it, and we haven't even been here a week and we've already trashed the place. Anyway, I know some of you are anxious to
-
Teachings of the Horse
-
Celebrate the Strong Women
13 May 2012 | 4:48 pmI was out early this Mother’s Day to pick up some hay from my favorite farmer. As I drove past his cows towards the barn, I noticed five or six very pregnant ones resting in a small circle in the pasture. Coming back, most had moved on to graze nearby, except for one of the cows, who had given birth in those few minutes and was gently licking her tiny wet calf as the baby wobbled over to begin nursing. It was the perfect reminder for me of the miracle of life.We spent most of the day with my mom, who loved every minute of it. She has recovered from her bout with diverticulitis and… -
Soft Morning
5 May 2012 | 6:59 amThis is one of my favorite moments. Everyone else in the house is sleeping, except me and the kitty. The morning is soft and foggy, with only the intensely happy song of some little birds nesting in the barn. The horses are enjoying their breakfast. Between the munching of hay and the chirping of the birds, I find the space to listen to the possibility of everything.I was looking at some beautiful photos taken by an Indonesian photographer, Tri Joko, and I’ve been thinking about what he said: “We need to realize that life can not be repeated.”Walking back to the house, with… -
Happy Birthday Gorgeous Girl!
28 Apr 2012 | 5:49 pmSilk is 24 years old today. She will celebrate with a fruit salad and a vigorous grooming with all her favorite spots itched and rubbed until she’s weak in the knees. It’s a gorgeous sunny day, and she’s feeling frisky. I’m thinking back to all the wonderful birthday parties that we’ve had for my four-legged sister over the years. My daughter was 3 when we got Silk, and I started the tradition of baking a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting from scratch to celebrate. My daughter always decorates the cake.We would invite my daughter’s… -
An Incarnation of Hope
22 Apr 2012 | 5:04 pmWe have a little dogwood tree next to the pasture that delights me every Spring with its beautiful flowers. Last October, when the crazy snowstorm blasted through here, it took down several of our big trees. One of them fell, crushing the dogwood. I was heartbroken every time I looked at the big trunk with the little tree twisted and broken underneath it, and I kept asking my husband if we could buy a new dogwood tree once we had the carcass of the downed tree removed. As the warm weather surprised us earlier than usual, I also noticed that the dogwood branches were sprouting little green… -
Funny Bunny
8 Apr 2012 | 6:45 amHAPPY EASTER!“The peace that we are looking for is not peace that crumbles as soon as there is difficulty or chaos. Whether we’re seeking inner peace or global peace or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises. Peace isn’t an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth—it’s an experience that’s expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened.”Pema ChodronPEACE AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!
-
About.com Horses
-
Can You Learn to Ride a Horse With An Online Course?
15 May 2012 | 4:40 amI recently posted a link on the About.com Horses Facebook Fan Page to my eight week email course "Learn to Ride". One of the first people to comment on ...Read Full Post -
Horse Quiz of the Week: Saddle Fit Quiz
10 May 2012 | 3:47 amSaddle fitting can be difficult, but it's worth taking the time to make sure you've found the best fitting saddle for you and your horse. Even though my saddle fit Trillium well, the padding inside had shifted, forming hard lumps. After the saddle had been adjusted, little problems like being unwilling to travel in frame for anything but a short time, or refusing to do a rein back were almost instantly solved. Now because her muscles have changed again, I need to have the saddle adjusted to fit her new shape. But I've learned that it is money well spent....Read Full Post -
What Goes In, Must Come Out...
8 May 2012 | 10:34 amMost horse owners obsess about what they put into their horses and good nutrition is essential to good horse care. But we also need to pay attention to what is ...Read Full Post -
Top Reasons Not to Wear a Riding Helmet - And Why They Are All Excuses
7 May 2012 | 3:32 amThere are a lot of excuses for not wearing a helmet when you ride. A helmet, proper footwear and safety stirrups, and good riding skills will help to keep you safe in the saddle. Image: 2005 K. Blocksdorf...Read Full Post -
Cleaning Saddle Pads, Blanket and Turn-Out Rugs
4 May 2012 | 5:27 amImagine how excited I was to come home from riding last weekend to find my husband at work cleaning my saddle pads! I handed him the hair and dust coated saddle pad I had just used and he went right to work. The pad came beautifully clean. Even my white dressage pad, which I usually replace each summer because it becomes too stained for show ring use came out almost like new. ...Read Full Post
-
MidWestHorse Blog
-
A Shift In Dynamics
1 May 2012 | 5:11 pmWell, It seemed to happen literally overnight................Misty was always dominant in this two mare herd and now as if overnight something drastic happened..........Kola is now a raging cow.........I have to feed Kola first and Misty second, convince Misty that it's ok for her to eat and place their hay in seperate areas..........It's the weirdest thing..........They've been together since 2006......Tonight, when I fed them, Kola actually charged at Misty with baring teeth..........Kola is fine with me, they both are, but I cannot explain it and it really baffles me............Please… -
Last Week, A Success................
27 Mar 2012 | 12:30 pmArt, our farmer neighbor came over and cleaned out our mounds of horse and goat manure to spread on his fields........ Much, much better for all..........LESS FLIES!Just waiting for "hay dude" to call me back and make arrangements for delivery. THis time, I'll be counting with "slash marks"................Hmmmmmmmmm................Jenny goat, showing her appreciation for lack of crap to step in. Please visit http://midwesthorse.blogspot.com/index.html for more horse stories, information and resources. -
And So Begins This Week..................
12 Mar 2012 | 9:28 amMina lounging behind me as usual....................My goofy Stephen came out with me this morning, wearing my winter hat backwards............Is there any other way ? Actually I asked Steve to help me this morning so that I could recheck Kola's hoof this morning because....................This is what pulled from her rear right hoof last night. And Zoe claims to not like the horses ( I think sh'e fooling me) because she noticed Kola standing oddly. So at evening's feed, I decided to pick feet out while they were eating. I think we got lucky, because & naturally, it was the last hoof I… -
An Update...........For A Change
5 Mar 2012 | 8:12 amI know I've been absent from this blog for some time, but it's time to update. Let's see, where to begin. Stephen and I are just fine. Zoe has been home with us now since her University graduation in Dec. 2010. She is working for Stephen, which is helping him tremendously, gives that extra time...........And doing a good job. Able to pay us a little rent, pay for her own car, and budget herself, so much better than I ever was able to. The kids in the UK seem to be doing well, although our little Joseph still in and out of the hospital. Sometimes, it seems too much for our Becs, but she is… -
Getting Older Is a Pain in the Butt
22 Jan 2012 | 7:56 amFrom Teens to 50 everything is relatively easy ranging including1. Writing your name in the snow ( Guy Thing )2. Picking up 1 or even 2 50 LB bags of Horse Feed or Wood Pellets and lugging them around and keen to move more3. Reading small print for instructions etc.4. Getting some new gadget gizmo and not only learning the basics but seeing what else it can do5. Hearing everything the first time6. Remembering the smallest details7. Few bits of the body play up occasionally but in general does everything you ask of itEverything is not only possible also a challenge to be…
-
Sally Harrison's Blog
-
Black Caviar bearing down on Rapid Redux’s streak
14 May 2012 | 3:35 pmBlack CaviarTwo Thoroughbreds racing half-a-world apart this year have toppled modern records for most consecutive wins. Rapid Redux, a 6-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding, claimed his 22nd consecutive win on February 18 at Maryland’s Laurel Park. The previous record of 19 consecutive wins was shared by 2009 Breeders Cup Classic champion and 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, and New-Mexico-bred stakes winner Peppers Pride, both now retired. Rapid Redux is just one victory short of the record for consecutive North American wins set by Leviathon in 1801. Although, Puerto Rican racehorse… -
Crystal Lehrmann crowned Non-Pro champ
7 May 2012 | 11:05 amCrystal Lehrmann on So Sweet Santana. Forrest Photography. Crystal Lehrmann of Gardendale, Texas, and So Sweet Santana marked 222 to win the Non-Pro title at the 6666 Ranch NCHA Western National Championships in Reno, Nevada, Sunday. The show’s $15,000 Novice Non-Pro champion, Amanda Smith on Whirl N Play, finished second. Lehrmann was a two-time champion at the show, having won the $5,000 Novice Non-Pro with a 224 on So Sweet Santana earlier in the week. In addition, Jeremy Lehrmann won the $15,000 Amateur finals on Rey Leo Girl. Bred by Sharron Oaks Ranch, So Sweet Santana is an… -
Wiens wins $50,000 Amateur title
7 May 2012 | 9:54 amDoug Wiens on Trava Bob. Forrest Photography.Doug Wiens of Chilliwack, British Columbia, won Sunday’s $50,000 Amateur finals at the 6666 Ranch NCHA Western National Championships in Reno, Nevada. He marked 223 on Trava Bob for a two-point win over Jim Bob Kaufmann on Smart N Pretty. Wiens bred 9-year-old Trava Bob by Travalena out of PF Docs Med, by Peppys Formula. Wiens and Trava Bob were $15,000 Novice Non-Pro finalists at the NCHA Western National Championships in 2010. Jim Bob Kaufmann of Clarksburg, California, took the reserve championship with a 221 on Smart N Pretty, a… -
I’ll Have Another at 13-1 in Kentucky Derby
5 May 2012 | 7:33 pmI’ll Have Another, an $11,000 purchase as a yearling, overtook front-runner Bodemeister in the final strides of the Kentucky Derby to claim $1.5 million and a 1 1/2-length victory at 13-1. It was the first Derby ride for Mario Gutierrez, and the first Derby win for owner J. Paul Reddam, as well as trainer Doug O’Neil. Today also marked the first time in history the Derby has been won by a horse from post position #19. Despite the handicap of the next-to-last outside post, I’ll Have Another and Gutierrez manuevered effortlessly to the inside, then ran down second-favorite… -
Amanda Smith wins $15K Novice Non-Pro
5 May 2012 | 12:23 pmAmanda Smith on Whirl N Play. Forrest Photography. Amanda Smith of Okotoks, Alberta, and Whirl N Play marked 220 to win the $15,000 Novice Non-Pro finals at the 6666 Ranch NCHA Western National Championships in Reno, Nevada, Saturday. Smith, who had posted the second top score in the go-round, was also a finalist in the same class with Whirl N Play last year. Bred by Carl Gerwien’s Willow Spring Ranch, Whirl N Play is a 9-year-old mare by CD Whirl out of Playful Little Lana, who in turn was out of Smart Little Lana, an NCHA Futurity finalist from Smart Little Lena’s first crop of…
-
Horsetalk: World equestrian news and information
-
Winning racehorse died from ruptured blood vessel
15 May 2012 | 4:35 pmA gelding that collapsed and died moments after winning a $US150,000 jumps race in Tennessee on Saturday had suffered a ruptured pulmonary aneurysm. Experts said the condition that killed Arcadius could not have been prevented and was impossible to detect in pre-race veterinary checks. An aneurysm is a weak point in the wall of a blood [...] -
Veterinary mission to help 1000 donkeys in Tanzania
15 May 2012 | 4:29 pmSupport is coming for some of the estimated 600,000 donkeys in the Arusha region. -
Finishing touches on NZ national 3DE champs
15 May 2012 | 4:15 pmFinal preparations made for the country's three-day-eventing champs in Taupo this weekend. -
Olympic dummy runs for para-equestrians
15 May 2012 | 4:03 pmBritish Dressage is calling for supporters to attend Paralympic Dressage selection events at Hickstead and Hartpury to help create a ‘Games-like’ atmosphere. The British Para Dressage Championships (June 18-19) and the Festival of Dressage CDPI (July 4-8) will complete final preparations for the Games and it is intended that they will help accustom both the equine and human [...] -
Change of pace for equine center director
15 May 2012 | 3:52 pmRenowned equine colic expert Dr Nathaniel White has stepped down from his role as director of Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center after nine years. During his term with the center, Dr White of Leesburg, Virginia, wrote definitive textbooks on colic and surgery, recruitedof key faculty and staff to expand the center’s clinical and research excellence, was involved [...]
-
equestrian « WordPress.com Tag Feed
-
CWU Equestrian Makes History
8 May 2012 | 2:49 pmWhen Central Washington Equestrian looks into the history books years from now, they will look at 2012 and see the solid foundation that helped take the club to new levels.From finding a home arena to challenging Oregon State, a powerhouse in IHSA Equestrian, it was a year of newfound success that even led to national recognition. Shannon Bedell, placed sixth this past weekend at the IHSA National Show in Raleigh, North Carolina. She competed in Advanced Western Horsemanship becoming the first Wildcat to take home hardware in IHSA Equestrian. This accomplishment will forever be apart of… -
I Bet You Can't Write Horses...
8 May 2012 | 11:23 amThat title was a wind-up…..have you come here annoyed?…… Since my last post I have been thinking about horses and horses in writing. There were some mammoth discussions on Facebook after my last post and I could see there are a lot of people who know a lot about horses. However, I am still aware that horses can be a big subject and some people find it hard. The thing is because people rarely ride these days or have anything to do with horses, who were once the dominant source of power on the planet, it can be all to easy to write a rather ‘sketchy’ description of… -
Grand H.A. Synergy features in Absolute Horse
8 May 2012 | 10:57 amWe are pleased to see Grand H.A Synergy is featired in May’s Absolute Horse magazine, available from good East Anglian equestrian retailers. Is recovery from suspensory ligament tears attributable to feed supplement? Mel Wiles owns Charlie, a coloured 17hh Gypsy Cob x ID with conformational issues in his hind legs. “He was bought as my only horse to do low level dressage and hacking, but suddenly went lame,” she says. “After a full lameness work up by a very experienced vet, including full x rays and ultra-sound scans, he was found to have suspensory ligament tears in his left hind… -
Suffering At Its Worst…. Not For Sensitive Viewers
8 May 2012 | 7:15 amIt has been a long-weekend, (a very long weekend) for HHCU. – we presume by the person who stole her On Saturday, we received a frantic call for help from the owner of a horse in Botshabelo township, which is a good four-hours drive from the Unit. His horse had been stolen, and when he found her, he knew that something was very wrong with her. it had grown into the tissue, the wire had just about severed her tongue We tried the nearest animal welfare organisation, who were unable to help, and we couldn’t get a vet to go out. What do you do? You help. Trevor was on duty over the… -
Fit for purpose
8 May 2012 | 6:13 amBack pain in horses can be a serious problem, causing poor and reduced performance, grumpiness and bad behaviour, not to mention unnecessary discomfort for the horse. It is no secret that one of the most common causes of back pain is an ill-fitting saddle and whilst regular visits from the saddler should alleviate most major issues, horses in work are constantly changing shape, so maintaining a “perfect fit” in between visits can be tricky. In reality, getting a saddle checked every few weeks is not an option, and particularly with ever-changing young horses, and those who are gaining or…
-
enlightened horsemanship through touch
-
Sleipnir
4 May 2012 | 9:24 pmThis is from Wikipedia France, which I have just discovered has the most amazing equestrian stuff! Odin on Sleipnir | Wikimedia Commons So sorry if you don’t speak French. Try the translator at right. Sleipnir est, dans la mythologie nordique, un cheval fabuleux à huit jambes capable de se déplacer au-dessus de la mer comme dans les airs, monture habituelle du dieu Odin. Il est mentionné dans l’Edda poétique, série de textes compilés au XIII siècle à partir de sources plus anciennes, et dans l’Edda en prose, rédigée à la même époque par Snorri Sturluson. Selon ces deux… -
Equine-Human Interspecies Art: “hyperpowerful, hypersensitive and hypernervous”
11 Aug 2011 | 7:40 pmArt Orienté objet, Que le cheval vive en moi, 2011. Photo: Miha Fras | image courtesy Que le cheval vive en moi My friend Randy sent me a link to this video and to the accompanying article from wired.co.uk. Take a look. I found it at times, eerily beautiful, and sometimes just eery. Is this just the teenage girl’s dream gone to extreme madness or something far greater? From the article: Marion Laval-Jeantet has injected herself with horse blood plasma as part of an artistic project exploring trans-species relationships…As part of the performance piece she also wore a set of… -
If You’re Under A Heat Dome…Consider This
28 Jul 2011 | 5:39 pmAccording to the University of California Davis Center for Equine Health, the incidence of colic in horses (in North America) is highest in June and September. The risk of colic is increased by dramatic changes in temperature relative to how much or how little water is consumed. You can decrease this risk by ensuring that your horses have access to shade, observing your horses carefully every day and providing large quantities of fresh, cool water. Horses will drink between 8 and 10 gallons per day. And pay particular attention during times when there are very high peaks in temperature. I… -
Alternative Definition of Tellington TTouch In Light of Recent Findings in Neuroscience
13 May 2011 | 3:16 pmBy Kim Carneal and Caroline Larrouilh The Tellington TTouch Method® is a holistic approach to physical, mental and emotional wellness that seamlessly integrates body work and in-hand work (ridden work in the case of horses), promoting a state of homeostasis (or coherence*) in both animal and handler. Maintaining a stable physiological and emotional state under varying types of stresses is the ultimate goal of all organisms. TTouch has a direct effect on the natural physiological responses necessary to achieve homeostatic equilibrium. TTouch is the first integrated system of touch and… -
Tradition of Bodywork for Racehorses Revived
11 May 2011 | 2:20 pmIt is so pleasing to see some in the racehorse industry, often cited for treating prized horses’ emotional well-being with a rather casual attitude, using bodywork to address physical and emotional states of their horses. In Training Horses for the Track, Jakie Forbes discusses how she uses Tellington TTouch to help the horses on writer Jorie Hanson’s farm to educate these horses, who are often immersed in a world of sensory overload without preparation. This takes the story of Tellington TTouch full circle, beginning with Linda Tellington-Jones’ grandfather, Will Caywood,…
-
TheHorse.com News
-
How Congress Impacts Horse Showing
15 May 2012 | 7:00 pmA notable example of federal policy directly impacting horse shows is the amount of funding the USDA receives to prepare for and respond to contagious equine disease outbreaks.... -
SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma
15 May 2012 | 7:00 pmAn Oklahoma judge has ruled that the case against a woman accused of stealing five horses belonging to the rodeo team at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) last year will go forward.... -
Florida Man Charged in Horse Shootings
15 May 2012 | 7:00 pmSheriff's Department personnel discovered two horses that appeared to have been shot in the head. Richard Owen was subsequently arrested and charged with animal cruelty and carrying a concealed firearm.... -
Prevalence of Post-Anesthesia Cardiac Arrhythmias in Horses
15 May 2012 | 7:00 pmResearchers recently studied post-surgical cardiac arrhythmia, which is common in horses immediately following general anesthesia. Results found the condition is possibly linked to anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.... -
Equine Identification: Free Webinar
14 May 2012 | 7:00 pmJoin TheHorse.com and presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, for a free webinar detailing why equine identification is vital to horse owners, government officials, breed registries, and veterinarians....
-
Writing Horseback
-
Experience Charreada in San Antonio, Texas
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmFiesta San Antonio – A Day in Old Mexico We were leaving behind the grand houses and stately brick buildings of downtown San Antonio. As the car slowed to turn into the ranch, we were not so much entering no man’s land as we were entering Charro land. On the outskirts of [...] -
Horseback Riding Vacation in Paradise, Kauai, Hawaii
9 May 2012 | 10:07 amGuest post by LeeAnne Jones Horseback riding on the island of Kauai Few places in the world are as naturally beautiful as the island of Kauai. The idea of a Hawaiian vacation typically invokes images of tanning on the beach, snorkeling the reefs, or surfing the waves. And while I did do some of those on my [...] -
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
2 May 2012 | 9:16 amDixie Stampede With her tiny waist, Texas-sized hair styles and big brown eyes, this country singer and song writer brings a little bit of her smokey mountain heritage to visitors worldwide. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede reminds her of the family fun of her childhood in the mountains of Tennessee – on a grand scale. It’s no surprise [...] -
Durango Western Boot Riding Gear Review
25 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amDurango Western boot review Some people wear them motorcycle riding or you might find them cutting up the dance floor in a honky tonk Western bar. I prefer to wear my Durango boots on horseback riding vacations. Of course, I’ve also worn my cowboy boots with skinny jean tucked into my Durango’s, walking the fog-shrouded streets [...] -
AQHA Horseback Riding Program
18 Apr 2012 | 10:00 amAQHA Ride Program Do you enjoy riding out on the trail? Having grown up showing horses, I’ve had my fill of arena riding. There’s nothing I like better than going on horseback riding vacations. If you are fortunate to own a horse, perhaps you love riding outdoors? If you own a Quarter Horse, there is actually [...]
-
LaRaedo Blog
-
Holistic Health Care for Horses
13 May 2012 | 9:40 pmAfter a long day of work or play, nothing feels quite as nice as a massage, and when you are feeling a little out of sorts or have a kink in your neck or back, chiropractic treatment can work wonders. These things are marvelous for us humans, and they can be great for our horses, [...] -
Prevention and Treatment of Common Equine Illnesses
10 May 2012 | 10:30 pmJust like us humans, horses are susceptible to a number of illnesses. Some, like tetanus, are caused when bacteria enters the body through an open wound. Others are viruses, and many are highly contagious. Here are just some of the most common equine illnesses. Encephalitis There are three known strains of Equine Encephalitis, including Venezuelan, [...] -
Keeping Your Horse Healthy and Fit
7 May 2012 | 12:19 amYou know how to keep yourself healthy and you probably have a good idea about what you should do to keep yourself fit; now, all you need to know is how to keep your horse healthy and fit. It doesn’t take a lot of time, effort, or money to take good care of your equine [...] -
Horse Training for Beginners
30 Apr 2012 | 11:31 pmNearly everyone who is interested in horses and horsemanship has a desire, at some point, to teach a horse new behaviors or modify existing behaviors. Done incorrectly, or attempted using harsh methods, horse training can be a disaster, and it can be frustrating and dangerous, and it can decrease a horse’s value. Done right, using [...] -
Supporting and Running Horse Rescue Operations
26 Apr 2012 | 11:19 pmToday, many people are being forced to give up their horses due to financial pressure, increasing the need for horse rescue. You’ll find that horse rescue operations work on a variety of different levels, with some individuals operating small scale rescues and some boarding facilities taking on rescues in greater number. Still others operate dedicated [...]
-
Writing of Riding
-
Misbehaving : A Horse’s Natural Tendency?
13 May 2012 | 10:38 pmI received a call yesterday evening, from a woman inquiring about a horse. She seemed to be in a hurry to get every bit of information but was also very displeased with every piece of information given. She was inquiring about a horse that in no way suited what she wanted, still she persisted in demanding answers. What stood out to me was a question about whether his tendency was to buck or rear under saddle because, as she put it, every horse has a tendency to misbehave one way or the other. To be more specific, was his natural tendency to rear or buck under saddle when he doesn’t want… -
Exploring the Double Bridle : Unconventional Practice
6 May 2012 | 9:40 pmI’ll keep the background story brief about me and my horse Jobi for now. I’m sure it will develop itself with more posts. I owned him for many years and brought him up through advanced work in dressage using French Classical methods, life change forced me selling him only to later have the opportunity to buy him back. He was returned to me a very different horse and we are unweaving the many bad habits, resistances and new quirks. Among those has been his complete inability to relax and stretch down into the snaffle while being ridden. Instead every effort to encourage him to… -
What is your commitment?
6 May 2012 | 1:58 amRolex has come and gone for this year. I am in awe of riders and especially horses that can endure such an athletic feat. There is a heady excitement at show grounds at such a level. It can be intoxicating. I know it all too well from my lifetime of showing. Yet, I can no longer support, knowing what I do, anything that puts a horse’s life or welfare in jeopardy. I philosophize that just because a horse can do something we ask of it, do we have that right? This brings me to that word ‘commitment.’ I ask each of my students and clinicians to tell me their commitment around their… -
Starting with Body Awareness
29 Apr 2012 | 2:06 pmAs riders we often demand from the horse that he respect our personal space by not pushing into us, walking too closely or otherwise intruding and creating a situation for injuries. But as riders, do we extend the same expectation of being self-aware of our own body in space and time? This last weekend I had the pleasure of spending four hustling and bustling days at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin. I participated in the Bashkir Curly breed demo with Jobi, as a last minute invitation was extended to us. I also helped a few friends at the fair with their own commitments and had… -
Fleeceworks Saddle Pads
29 Apr 2012 | 1:27 pmFleeceworks FXK Halfpad with Piped Edge at Equestrian Collections Some time ago I researched the most appropriate saddle pad for my riding when I posted Saddle Pad Saga. Until I looked into the research already available about the qualities and benefits, as well as the cons, of various saddle pad material I was rather in the dark. I think this is a common place to be in for many riders, and I was very surprised to learn that good, old-fashioned fleece is still at the top of the list over many of the composites and man-made materials that have been created in an effort to improve shock…
-
Horses and the Law
-
Scuppy, Part 2
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amWhat a difference a new court can make! A little over a year ago, a trial court in Connecticut dismissed a personal injury lawsuit brought by the parents of a young boy who was bitten on the cheek by a horse named Scuppy. The family had been visiting Glendale Farms, a dual-purpose business where flowers, vegetables and other plants were sold and where horses were boarded. Visiting the horses apparently was a popular pastime for customers at Glendale, and the child was bitten after the family walked over to Scuppy’s paddock and started petting the horse. The farm owners argued that they had… -
Abuse Of Trust
8 May 2012 | 6:55 amHorse rescues, in the tradition of Blanche DuBois, more often than not depend on the kindness of strangers to keep their stalls and paddocks open. Donations are the lifeblood of rescues and, sometimes quite literally, of the horses in their care. It’s a complicated relationship, the one between donor and recipient. It’s a relationship built mainly on trust: for the rescues, trust that money and support will be there when it’s needed; for the donors, trust that the money will be put to the best use possible. Most rescues do an amazing job with far fewer resources than they really need,… -
Litigating The Derby
1 May 2012 | 7:05 amWith the Run for the Roses just around the corner, here’s an interesting—and potentially lucrative—Derby party bet: How many of the 137 Derby winners listed on this year’s official mint julep glasses actually crossed the finish line first? Hint: "All of them" is the wrong answer. The 1968 Derby came down to a rousing stretch duel between favored Forward Pass and second-choice Dancer’s Image. Dead last when the field went by the stands for the first time, jockey Bobby Ussery and Dancer’s Image weaved through horses on the final turn and they were challenging for the lead at the top… -
Across the Pond
24 Apr 2012 | 6:18 amA couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the workings of Kentucky’s equine activity law. This is how a somewhat similar equine-related personal injury claim was handled in England. Nadine Turnbull was exercising "Gem," a 7-year-old Arabian gelding owned by a friend, when the horse suddenly bolted, ran across a field, and dashed through a gap in a hedge. Gem then tossed Turnbull onto a paved highway and she suffered a serious head injury in the fall. She filed a personal injury lawsuit against Gem’s owner, Rebecca Warrener, seeking damages for chronic migraine headaches and other problems… -
Ethical Dilemma
17 Apr 2012 | 7:17 amIt’s an ethical question, not a legal one, and I want your opinion. What do the Grand National Steeplechase and a weekly New York Times column on ethics have to do with each other? And why should we care? Confused? The 125th Grand National was run over four-and-a-half miles and 30 monstrous fences at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on Saturday. Forty horses faced the starter; only 15 managed to finish the grueling race. Two horses, including this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and early Grand National favorite Synchronised, were euthanized after falls. Those deaths brought…
-
HoofGuide.com
-
Farrier Competition
7 May 2012 | 5:46 pmHighlights from the 2011 forging and horseshoeing competition in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the American Farrier Association convention. -
The Purpose of Shoeing a Horse
7 May 2012 | 5:37 pmIn this video, Farrier Wade Seiders discusses the purpose of shoeing a horse. Seiders explains that an average horse hoof grows approximately 1/4 inch each month, which can cause issues if not properly cared for. Seider also talks about how different factors, such as the quality of the hoof and the horse’s use effect the hoof care needs. -
Horse Farrier Trimming a Hoof
7 May 2012 | 5:31 pmSimple video showing a horse farrier trimming a hoof. He starts by cleaning the hoof and then trimming it with hoof nippers. Finally, he cleans up the hoof with a rasp. -
Natural Hoof Trimming
7 May 2012 | 4:17 pmShot by a horse owner, this video shows Michelle Smith quickly and professionally trimming a horse for barefoot riding. The horse enjoys a nice run afterwards. -
Natural Hoof Maintenance Trim
7 May 2012 | 4:10 pmBill Campanelli, a professional barefoot trimmer in Vermont, demonstrates how to trim a horse hoof with a barefoot or natural hoof care approach.
-
Horse Sense and CentsBlog | Horse Sense and Cents
-
Special horses can make you cry
10 May 2012 | 11:59 amSweet, little Redford This past month has been heart-wrenching. Days have been marred with a constant struggle treating symptoms without a known cause to try to help dear, sweet Redford recover. This takes its toll – on both you and the horse. The time and angst involved in playing the guessing the game without uncovering an answer can be all-consuming – and devastating. Redford, a 14.2hh, three-year-old Thoroughbred gelding has served as my buddy, a source of inspiration and on-the-ready helper for so many different farm tasks. He began this ordeal with what is commonly called colitis,… -
Denny Emerson shares horse career start and fun
28 Apr 2012 | 10:57 amWe were fortunate to have Denny Emerson participate in the premiere CD series of the Inventing Your Horse Career initiative. He’s the only rider to have ever won both the gold medal in eventing and the Tevis Cup buckle in endurance. In 2006, he was inducted into the USEA Hall of Fame. Last year his book How Good Riders Get Good: Daily Choices That Lead to Success in Any Equestrian Sport was published by Trafalgar Square. Talk about a lifetime of achievements, Denny has even spent a total of fifty consecutive years competing at the preliminary level or higher in eventing. He and his wife May… -
Alpha horses make you laugh when you reach them
24 Apr 2012 | 5:00 amEverything you do with an alpha horse counts. If you think they’re not watching and reading you every moment you’re with them, you’re probably experiencing some predicaments. Just because they seem like they’re not paying attention doesn’t mean it’s so – instead, they’re probably chuckling about what you think they’re not noticing. Try to dominate these gals (and guys) without an ear and eye toward their communicated needs, and they’ll give you a schooling you won’t soon forget. In the truly sad cases of dominance and violence, some will give up and yield, but lose the… -
Horse careers – animal behaviorist
14 Apr 2012 | 9:54 pmMary Ann Simonds is an incredible woman who managed to merge her uncanny connection with horses with scholarly scientific pursuits long before any 4-year college or graduate studies programs offered an equine focus (she invented her degree focus just about every time she earned a new one). She’s an inspiring, delightful and internationally celebrated contributor to the Inventing Your Horse Career series who understands equine industry issues more than most. Her story is fascinating – as are her lauded accomplishments. Learn more about what she’s doing today at her website. As a… -
Young horse training behaviorial problems – sometimes it’s about pain
29 Mar 2012 | 12:50 pmStefanie Reinhold offered a wonderful article recently on her a Horse Wellness site that included nine short video tutorials (actually ten videos, with the last one more of a promotional message, but fun to watch). These videos were culled from YouTube material posted by Jochen Schleese of Schleese Saddlery Service, who is also a former Olympic Rider, Certified Master Saddler and faculty member of the German National Riding School. Here’s a sample (the first lesson) of the spotlight. It occurred to me, as I watched each one, how many young horse training issues could be resolved with…
-
My Equine Athlete
-
Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas Inspired by Your Horse!
12 May 2012 | 4:42 pmYou are an amazing mom to both your human children, and your equine ones! And while it absolutely melts you heart to get breakfast in bed with cold cereal, hand-picked posies, and a Crayola card, do you ever wonder what type of brunch your horse might put together for you on your special day? This Mother’s Day, if you are planning a family gathering, try putting a fresh twist on your Sunday brunch with these healthy, delicious, and equine-inspired dishes. Moms of all kinds – as well as the rest of the family – will definitely know how much you appreciate all they do, when… -
Equine Massage for the Performance Horse; What’s it All About?
26 Apr 2012 | 2:47 pmRecently, Equus Athletics had the pleasure of working with certified equine sports massage therapist, Gwen Bernardo, who practices in the greater Los Angeles, CA area. Gwen is an independent therapist and saddle fitter, specializing in the performance horse. Ms. Bernardo was kind enough to lend Equus Athletics her expertise on the benefits of daily and warm-up/recovery massage procedures in an interview. As a professional, Gwen is passionate about her work, always having her equine patients’ best interests at hand… literally! Curious about what benefits massage can have for… -
Easy No-Bake Horse Birthday Cake Recipe
17 Apr 2012 | 12:40 pmThis weekend, APHA mare and EquiStix designer, Cali, turned 10 years old! It’s hard to believe that that once-upon-a-time little punky filly is now a mature lady! EquiStix "Designer", Cali (APHA palomino mare) In honor of Cali’s big day, I’d like to share this tasty and easy horse birthday cake recipe. It is no-bake, which makes it quick and convenient, fun for the kids to help you with, and practically fool proof for those of us who may not be as gifted in the kitchen as we are in the saddle! Enjoy! Cali’s Carrot Cake: 4 cups of sweet feed (or oats) 1… -
2012 Olympic Show Jumping Team Trials
20 Mar 2012 | 1:02 pmExcitement is high right now for basketball lovers (like my own husband!) with “March Madness” upon us. But get ready equestrians, because it’s time for you to get excited too! Ohio State University With the 2012 Olympic games in London quickly approaching, I for one am pumped up!!! The summer Olympics is one time when equestrian sports gets a mainstream spot light along side other athletes. This week, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team will kick off in Wellington, Florida. Like basketball junkies everywhere… -
The Luck of the Irish Sport Horse
12 Mar 2012 | 2:44 pmHappy March! Spring has sprung and Equus Athletics is infusing everything with a splash of green and a little luck O’ the Irish! We are shining the spotlight on the fabulous and talented Irish Sport Horse (ISH). A The Irish Sport Horse cross between an Irish Draught and (typically) a thoroughbred, the ISH is a versatile, athletic, and sensible mount, offering up the best traits of both breeds. The ISH cross is referred to as the Irish Draught Sport Horse in North America and the Irish Sport Horse in Europe. The difference in names come about because the Irish Draught Sport Horse…
