A Club Foot: What Does It Mean?
Wednesday, February 12 2014
A club foot can look alarming, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a horse’s potential as a riding or competition mount. Learning more about what causes a club foot and what it can mean for a horse’s future will help you better understand this issue
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
FREDERICK COUNTY 4-H THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Volunteers Receive Extensive Training to Support Therapeutic Riding Program; Rider and Therapy Horse Sponsorships Available Thurmont, MD (February 10, 2014).
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
What You Must Know When Feeding Genetically Modified Commercial Feed to Your Horse
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Every day we are bombarded with the detrimental effects of chemicals in our food and in the products we put on our bodies. We do what we can not to consume these products but let’s be honest, living a completely organic lifestyle is expensive and can be cost prohibitive for most of us. However, if we only partially change the food we consume and products we use, we will improve our lives and we can do the same for our horses
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Compete to Qualify for the 2014 Washington International Horse Show!
Tuesday, February 11 2014
Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2014 – Riders are working hard at their chance to earn qualifying points for this year’s Washington International Horse Show (WIHS).
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Fine Artist Louise Mellon Has a Different Approach to Commissions
Tuesday, February 11 2014
Wellington, FL – February 5, 2014 – Louise Mellon is well known for her brightly-colored, impressionist, whimsical and sometimes downright funny art. Mellon’s recognizable work is often seen on the covers and pages of equestrian publications.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Horseware Ireland is Looking for a Hopeful Amateur to Sponsor!
Tuesday, February 11 2014
While checking out grand prix show-jumper Saer Coulter’s Facebook page the other day, I saw a post she shared about a contest being held by one of her prestigious sponsors, Horseware Ireland. Their “Grassroots Rider” competition is looking for a dedicated, amateur horse and rider duo to add to the Horseware Team, which includes some of the world’s most elite equestrians. The winner will receive a one year sponsorship deal that includes €10,000 and personalized Horseware Ireland gear for you and your horse to sport around the show grounds.
- Published in The Hopeful Amateur, Z-Blogs
Pintabian
Monday, February 10 2014
If you’re a fan of both pintos and Arabians, the Pintabian might be just the breed for you! Pintabians offer the best qualities of tobiano horses and Arabians. Though a relatively new breed, it is quickly gaining popularity for its excellent temperament and incredible endurance
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Congrats!
Monday, February 10 2014
Two of our riders have competed since our last blog post! First we had Robin Oliver and her horse Sky-walker compete at the Apple Tree Farm South Combined test. They competed in the Advanced Elementary division.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Horseback Riding Is Most Definitely a Sport
Saturday, February 08 2014
By Kate Eagleton On more than one occasion, I’ve had someone say to me, “Horseback riding is not a sport. The horse does all the work.” WHAT?! I dedicate most of my life to riding and training, so this response makes my blood boil. Obviously, someone who says this has no experience with riding, but I can’t help getting a little worked up.
- Published in Along for The Ride, Z-Blogs
Plain Brown Wrapper
Saturday, February 08 2014
Boyd Martin’s newest mount made a debut, of sorts, yesterday in the Open Intermediate Division at Pine Top Farm in Thomson, Georgia. After watching the video that had been posted at Boyd Martin’s website in December I was most interested to see Shamwari 4 in person. He may come in a Plain Brown Wrapper but that label is anything but descriptive of what you will see. The horse has that “It Factor”, charisma. You WILL remember this horse when he goes by. Already spectators are calling him by the most obvious nickname, you guessed it: ShamWOW!