Canadian Horse
Monday, June 30 2014
Have you been lucky enough to ride a Canadian Horse? Did you know that this talented breed descended from French-bred horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Hopeful Amateur on the Horse Radio Network
Saturday, June 28 2014
At the beginning of May, I had the honor of being a guest on the Dressage Radio Show , a weekly show hosted by Reese Koffler-Stanfield of Maplecrest Farm and Philip Parkes of Philip Parkes Equestrian . The Dressage Radio Show is part the of the Horse Radio Network .
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs
Lauren Sammis and Lombard V Awarded Lombard VFEI High Score Award in Saugerties
Friday, June 27 2014
Sammis to Travel to U.K. to Train with Kyra Kyrklund Wellington, FL – June 26, 2014 – Lauren Sammis and Lombard V, a 10-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Lobster-Heidi, Diplomat) owned by Hope Greenfield, were on top of their game at the recent Centerline Events at HITS II in Saugerties, NY
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Ponying a Horse
Friday, June 27 2014
Ponying a horse can be a great tool, whether used as a training method for a younger horse or as a way to exercise two horses at the same time. But ponying a horse can get tricky; you’ll be handling two horses at once from the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
A Look at Mounted Archery
Thursday, June 26 2014
The image is one right out of ancient history: the horse freely gallops forward as the rider aims his bow and sends an arrow flying home to its target as the pair gallops on. But thanks to a revival of mounted archery, this ancient art is now becoming a popular sport – one that you may see more and more in the future years. Mounted archery dates back thousands of years, and is one of the earliest forms of warfare.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Summer in the Rockies III Wrap-Up: June 18-22 at the Colorado Horse Park
Wednesday, June 25 2014
Carly Coles and Contessa, owned by Claire Parr $1,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s Jumper Classic Winners Photo by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge Carly Coles: “I’m leasing Contessa for the summer from Claire Parr in Matt Cyphert’s barn.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Mustangs Welcome New Coach
Wednesday, June 25 2014
Hey Y’all. SMU Equestrian would like to welcome Carol Gwin to the Hilltop.
Riding the Arthritic Horse
Wednesday, June 25 2014
Arthritis is a common affliction among horses, and it’s especially common in aging horses or those who have heavily competed during their careers. Riding an arthritic horse can be beneficial for the horse, since gentle exercise can help to control and lessen the effects of arthritis. But there are some special considerations you’ll want to make when riding a horse with arthritis
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Al-Marah Arabians Holds BBQ Open House and Horse Sale on July 6
Tuesday, June 24 2014
This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase Arabian Nights horses; tack used in the famous dinner show also for sale CLERMONT, Fla. (June 20, 2014) - Horse lovers can wrap up their Independence Day weekend with a bang at Al-Marah Arabians’ BBQ Bash Open House and final Arabian Nights horse sale on Sunday, July 6 from 9 am to 4 pm.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Show Jumping Mare Sapphire Dies 1995-2014
Monday, June 23 2014
Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation mourns the loss of the great show jumping mare Sapphire who died on June 22, 2014 following complications from colic.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs