Big Dog Ranch Rescue
Monday, July 15 2013
The Pet’s Trust needs your comments on the Miami Herald’s article in Sunday’s paper NOW!!! URGENT!!! ….. The Pet’s Trust passed with nearly half a million votes this fall
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Classical Dressage
Monday, July 15 2013
In modern-day dressage, much of the training emphasis is put on preparing for tests and dressage shows. A horse’s success in the show ring is thought to represent his success as a dressage mount
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Creative Uses for Show Ribbons
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse show ribbons are great symbols of all that we’ve accomplished with our equine partners, but chances are that if you’ve shown for even a few years, you’ve accumulated many ribbons. What do you do with them once your horse’s stall front is covered? Here are a few creative ideas to get you started.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Equitation Tuesdays are a Hit at the Vermont Summer Festival
Thursday, July 11 2013
John Porter and Kennebec Claim Three Victories in Two Weeks East Dorset, Vermont — The introduction of ‘Equitation Tuesdays’ at the Vermont Summer Festival kicked off July 2 to much success at Harold Beebe farm. Fifteen-year-old John Porter of North Kingstown, RI, captured three equitation titles during the first two weeks of competition in East Dorset, VT
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Hampton Classic Looks to Protect Horses’ Safety with Statement of Health Requirements
Thursday, July 11 2013
Bridgehampton, NY—July 10, 2013— All horses coming on to the grounds of the Hampton Classic Horse Show will be required to bring a Statement of Health signed by a licensed veterinarian within 7 days of arrival at the Hampton Classic. The Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 25–September 1, for its 38 th year of world-class equestrian competition, shopping and entertainment. The Classic is requiring the signed Statement of Health as a precaution to protect the well-being of all horses at the Classic. “The new Statement of Health requirement will help us in our goal of keeping every horse at the Hampton Classic as safe as possible,” said Shanette Barth Cohen, the horse show’s Executive Director.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Jackie McConnell Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges
Wednesday, July 10 2013
The Humane Society of the United States continues to care for horses seized following undercover investigation (July 9, 2013)—Former Hall of Fame Tennessee walking horse trainer Jackie McConnell and two associates have entered guilty pleas to charges of abusing horses in violation of the Tennessee cruelty to animals statute. McConnell pleaded guilty to 22 counts of animal cruelty, and in order to avoid jail time, agreed to a sentence of one year of house arrest followed by four years of supervised probation, a $25,000 fine, and he is prohibited from owning and training horses for 20 years
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Mobo- Available for Adoption!
Wednesday, July 10 2013
Mobo is a 16 hand, bay, gelding and is available for $500 in Marysville, OH. This quiet, unassuming guy holds a great secret of how good he was on the track in just 2 short years of racing. From a rough first start, to winning 3 of his races by 6 ½, 10 and 12 lengths, he was often the pace setter and always showed good speed. The fact that he was the odds on favorite in over half of his races shows Mobo was a favorite at the track just as he is a favorite with us at our facility. After all, he did sell for $125,000 as a yearling. Mobo is such a kind horse both to handle and to ride and is also a great babysitter for our more difficult boys. He quietly controls the pasture without kicking or pushing the others around and soon his pasture mates are calmly grazing nose to nose with him. Amazingly he had been off the track for 3 ½ years prior to coming to us and when he started back under saddle, he went right to work like he hadn’t missed any time away because he has such a sharp mind. As you can see in the video, Mobo will follow you anywhere being the people-pleaser he is and is game for anything, but prefers to be left alone and not micromanaged while being ridden. He says he knows his job! Very easy to handle on the ground, respectful, and loves attention which makes him fun to be around and will make someone a great pleasure horse
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Bam Bam Slam- Available for Adoption!
Monday, July 08 2013
Bam Bam is such a cute mare, always in your face for attention and will check you out head to toe if you walk into her stall because she is very curious about people. She will do whatever she has to to keep your attention completely on her. Always the princess! Bam has an adorable face and is very well put together and muscular for such a young horse meaning she will be a very solid, pretty mare at maturity. She already garners attention every time she is out of her stall. Her rider will need the experience of working with babies because being only three and being unraced, she is working on the basics of moving forward, bending, straightness and focus. By doing figures around the arena, she is better able to focus her attention on her job and it also aids in bending and suppling through the body. Once Bam has more miles under her belt she might be a little less lazy and she is suitable for any less strenuous disciplines if given some time to finish growing up first
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
Reed Kessler and Cylana Are Double Clear for Victory in $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Monday, July 08 2013
(SPRUCE MEADOWS, Calgary, AB): It was an exciting day of show jumping at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament with the $200,000 ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Curly Horse
Monday, July 08 2013
Bashkir Curly horses are hard to miss: Their characteristic curly coats make them stand out in any crowd.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs