How to Make Swimming With Your Horse a Success
Monday, July 06 2015
Do you plan to take your horse swimming this summer? Swimming with your horse is a fun summertime activity
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Done With (Much!) Less Than Perfect Conditions
Saturday, July 04 2015
by Doris Degner-Foster Recent articles I’ve written have been while dealing with various bizarre situations that came up at the worst of times. A Shaky Start The article in the July issue about Beezie Madden might not have even happened. I met her just after I arrived at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center and was impressed to the point of open-mouthed gazing at my surroundings
- Published in Notes from the Field, Z-Blogs
What You Need to Know About Starting a Horse Rescue
Thursday, July 02 2015
Is it your dream to open a horse rescue of your own? Rescuing horses in need is a noble cause, but there’s a lot to know before you set out to create your own rescue. Filing Nonprofit Status If you plan to run a rescue, you will be looking at filing for nonprofit status.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How to Stay Safe When Riding Your Horse in a Parade
Wednesday, July 01 2015
With parade season in full swing, are you planning on riding in a parade with your horse? Riding in a parade can be a great experience, and it’s fun to be able to share our horses with others
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Rocking Hall – Available for Adoption!
Tuesday, June 30 2015
Rocking Hall (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Rocking Hall (Rocky) is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Lexington, Kentucky, facility. Rocky is a 5-year-old, 16.1 h, chestnut Thoroughbred gelding
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Preparing For Pony Finals 2015
Tuesday, June 30 2015
Every pony rider’s dream — Sydney Flashman and barn mate, Mara Chemerinsky, the afternoon before Pony Finals 2014 began.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Carrying Out the Plan: Step 1
Tuesday, June 30 2015
Since the show I have been busy waking up at 5am to be on the moment the sun rises to beat the hot 100 degree temperatures we have been having. I gave my horse Monday off to rest physically and mentally from the not so great horse show weekend. I rode him Tuesday morning with the plan that we would have a jump lesson Wednesday morning.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Signs That You’re Ready to Build Your Own Barn
Monday, June 29 2015
Building a horse barn of your own is a big decision. There’s lots of planning and research that needs to go into your barn in order to ensure that you get the barn of your dreams
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How to Keep the Horse Smell Out of Your Home
Friday, June 26 2015
While many of us don’t mind the smell of horse at all and would even welcome it into our homes, our other family members might not feel the same way. Keeping the horse smell from permeating your home can be a bit of a challenge, but with a little planning, you can minimize how much l’eau de horse enters your home. Have a Designated “Horse” Room If possible, have a mudroom, section of the garage, or other small entryway which is designated as your horse area.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Action Figure – Available for Adoption!
Thursday, June 25 2015
Action Figure (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Action Figure is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Laurelville, Ohio, facility.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs