May 10, 2012
Moment of Truth: The Horse-Buying Test Ride
Looking for a new horse partner is a fun, frustrating, exciting and discouraging process–all at once.
Of the many candidates I’d considered, this mare appealed to me the most. She was a bit out of my price range, but she was an older been-there, done-that mare, ridden in dressage as well as on the trail, and was so quiet she had been used as a lesson horse. She had gorgeous conformation and the kind of solid, stout build that I love. I had carefully studied her photos and videos and coaxed many of my horse friends to do the same, all with rave reviews. More info...
May 10, 2012
Getting On a Horse with a Mounting Block and with Assistance
by Natalie Yelen
Every rider knows that mounting a horse isn’t as easy as it looks, and a smooth mount takes a lot of time and practice.
Using a mounting block doesn’t just make it easier for you to mount; it also makes the process more comfortable and safe for your horse. This video from the Certified Horsemanship Association gives you a few pointers for easily mounting your horse using a mounting block and also with the assistance of another person without a mounting block. More info...
Mar 11, 2012
Here is a great video with Kay Blandford. She describes the reverse arc/counter...
Barrel Racing
Here is a great video with Kay Blandford. She describes the reverse arc/counter arc --> How, When and Why you might implement it into your program. She's got this horse real soft and handy, its neat to watch. More info...
Mar 7, 2012
Numerous Charities Benefit from Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
The 40th edition of the Gene Mische American Invitational, presented by G & C Farm, takes center stage at Raymond James Stadium on April 7, 2012 and as the 'Super Bowl of Show Jumping,' will once again feature the finest equestrian competition in North America.
And once again, Stadium Jumping, Inc., the organizers of this long running event, will make sure that many groups in the community will reap the benefits.
The Gene Mische American Invitational takes place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The gates at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium open at 6:00 p.m. Included will be the always popular public course walk, plus fabulous opening ceremonies.
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Mar 7, 2012
Fifteen Year Old Emanuel Andrade Scores Hat Trick at Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL
15-year-old Emanuel Andrade of Venezuela continued to excel at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, winning Low, Medium and High Junior Jumper classes all on the same day.
On Friday, March 2, Andrade topped a field of 58 entries to win the Low Junior Jumper class with Casanova Junior, claimed victory in the Medium Junior Jumper class with Oxford, and won the High Junior Jumper class with Tiny Tim.
At the end of week eight of the 12-week FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, Andrade rode away with the Medium Junior Jumper Championship title with Oxford and the Reserve Championship title with Mississippi L.S. He also claimed the Reserve Championship title in the Low Junior Jumper division with Casanova Junior, a 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding.
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Mar 5, 2012
Mighty Miniature Horses
Carmella
Carmella the miniature horse stands quietly as Outreach and Education Coordinator Sue Crist of the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center holds the mare's mane aside so a Louisville resident of the Balfour Cherrywood Village assisted living facility can rub her neck. CTRC volunteer Flo Broudy, left, assists. | Photo by Amy Herdy
What use is a horse that’s barely taller than your knees?
Plenty, according to those who love Miniature Horses. Miniature Horse owners show their animals in halter and performance classes, drive them, and use them in therapeutic work with disabled people. Some prefer “minis” because they are easy for children and older people to handle and enjoy. And a few advocates are even training Miniature Horses to be guides for the blind. More info...
Mar 2, 2012
Barn Fire Safety Fact Sheet Can Help Keep Your Barn Safe
Fire Safety Check List
The winter of 2011-2012 has taken a serious toll on horse owners across North America, with barn fires causing serious injury and death to hundreds of horses while costing hundreds of thousands in property damage and losses, according to the Equine Risk Management Group.
The ERMG is a safety-risk management education organization located in Lexington, Kentucky, and they’ve created a valuable educational checklist and information resource for barn and farm managers to aid in the prevention of barn and stable fires.
The free Barn Fire Safety Fact Sheet is a 9 page pdf document that can be easily downloaded from the ERMG website at www.horse-safety.co, just go to the heading Check-Lists. More info...
Feb 29, 2012
Video Tribute to Lindsay Sears the 2011 WPRA World Champion
YouTube Video
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Feb 28, 2012
Have you ever experienced "The Boink" or maybe "The Whirling Dervish"? Our blogg...
Bonnie Davis
The first Horse Events in Pomona at Fairplex was a huge success………..three vendor buildings were full, trailers and rigs sold, clinics were packed and the horse industry looked like it was making a come back with more folks talking about hauling, camping, trail riding and horses in general. Daily at 1 pm “Horsecamping” drew lots of folks and I guess I should have printed more than the usual 500 handouts because they were gone by Friday. In case some of you didn’t get a copy, missed signing up for one at Two Horse Enterprises’ vendor booths or just would like a copy, e-mail me at horsecamping@comcast.net and I’ll send you the 12 pages!!
Really enjoy going to expos and events. Remeet lots of people from the previous years. Get to talk about my favorite things — horsecamping and trail riding — plus always pick up some new tips and ideas. This year a gal gave me what she calls the “Extra Gaits of Horses”. It’s true and funny. All of us have had a horse do at least one of these gaits and I’d like to share them here. So sit down in comfortable chair and giggle along with me…….. More info...
Feb 17, 2012
Horse Boarding Operations: What is involved?
Online Feb 28, 2012 7:00 pm
Many people think running a horse boarding business is an easy way to make money, but little do they know there is much more to it. Before diving in to this new equine business venture, it is important to know exactly what is involved and what factors you need to consider as part of your business plan to be successful. 4 More info...
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