Finding the Right Summer Horse Camp for Your Child
Thursday, May 15 2014
Attending a summer horse camp can be a life-changing experience for your child.
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Should You Give a Drill Team a Try?
Wednesday, May 14 2014
Have you ever watched a good drill team in action? When watching a drill team perform an energetic, entrancing drill the fact that the horse and rider pairs are individuals falls away until you start to see the team as a single unit. Mounted drill teams are fun and a great opportunity to socialize with friends, but they have many other benefits, too
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The First Royal Windsor Horse Show Was Held in May of 1943
Monday, May 12 2014
In May of 1943, the first ever Royal Windsor Horse Show was held, beginning an annual tradition still in effect today. Founded by Geoffrey Cross and Count Robert Orssich, the first Royal Windsor Horse Show was part of the “Wings for Victory” effort to raise money to purchase war bombers for use during World War II. The first Royal Windsor Horse show was attended by King George VI as well as Queen Elizabeth
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Brush Up On Skills for the Trails
Friday, May 09 2014
As the weather continues to get warmer, you may be itching to get your horse out on the trails again. But if your horse has been out of work over the winter or if it’s been a while since you’ve been on the trails, you might be in for an interesting ride.
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The Benefits of Summer Horse Camp for Your Child
Thursday, May 08 2014
Is your child begging you to let them go to a summer horse camp?
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Keep Your Calm Before a Show
Wednesday, May 07 2014
Whenever you ride in a horse show, you’ve invested a significant amount of time, money, and emotional energy into preparing for the day. Those sacrifices that you’ve made can create an atmosphere where the pressure is high and your nerves are on edge
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The Newfoundland Pony
Monday, May 05 2014
Originating from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, the Newfoundland Pony is a hardy, well-tempered, and willing pony.
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Are You Prepared for Roadside Emergencies When Trailering?
Friday, May 02 2014
When you trailer your horse to events like shows and clinics more frequently during the summer, your chance of running into a mechanical problem on the road increases. Before you leave the barn with your horse, take a moment to make sure that your truck and trailer are stocked with the equipment that you might need in the event of a breakdown. Tire Changing Equipment You don’t want a flat tire to sideline your trip.
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Packing for Horse Shows
Thursday, May 01 2014
Horse show season is here! Soon it will be time to load up the trailer and head out. But before you pull out of the driveway, you’ll want to make sure you haven’t left any important items back in the barn .
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Keeping Your Cool in Emergencies
Wednesday, April 30 2014
If you work around horses long enough, an emergency will arise. Being able to remain calm and think clearly during an emergency involving a horse is an important skill to have.
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