Sugarbush Draft Horse
Wednesday, May 15 2013
In the early 1900’s, invention of the automobile and tractor meant that horses were no longer in high demand for farm work. Instead, many of the remaining draft horses were used by carriage companies, often pulling decorative weddings for carriages. Everett Smith of Ohio operated the Sugarbush Hitch Company.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Guest Post: Design for Your Horses’ Sense of Sight
Tuesday, May 14 2013
How do horses see? Horses have a wide field of vision, with blind spots immediately behind their bodies and below their noses. The ability to see in all directions is invaluable for a horse’s survival in the wild. On the other hand, because of their wide set eyes, horses have monocular vision on each side. This limits their depth perception and means that they must see an unfamiliar object from both sides before they can understand whether or not it is a danger.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dealing with Windpuffs
Monday, May 13 2013
Have you ever had to deal with windpuffs? Do you know what causes them and what they can mean for a horse’s future?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
A Valiant Journey: The Story of a Blind Horse
Saturday, May 11 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Jeanette Sassoon and Valiant Photo by www.BarbarasVisions.com I first heard about Valiant, a blind horse owned by Jeannette Sassoon, about 10 years ago and thought then that it was a remarkable story.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Establishing Barn Rules
Friday, May 10 2013
A well thought-out set of rules can keep a barn running safely and effectively.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Biz: Let’s Be Careful Out There
Thursday, May 09 2013
Your horse is one of your most prized possessions, with your tack and equipment a close second. One of the easiest ways to make sure your barn is free of areas or items that could cause harm or injury to a horse or owner is to have a good safety plan in effect. Routinely check your barn with a critical eye to make sure you are following your plan.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Churchill Downs – Home of The Kentucky Derby!
Saturday, May 04 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The Barbaro statue at Churchill Downs I am the first to admit that I am not a racehorse aficionado, and while I love Thoroughbreds I don’t watch too many races.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Teaching Adults vs. Juniors riders
Thursday, May 02 2013
There are various differences between teaching adults to ride and teaching juniors. 1. Juniors bounce when they fall, adults tend to break.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: The Word on Wood
Thursday, May 02 2013
There are many horse owners who like the traditional look of a wood when designing their barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
I Love The Story of Snowman – And The Photos!
Thursday, May 02 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The de Leyer kids grew up with Snowman, who retired from the show ring in 1962. Photo from the Private Collection of Harry de Leyer In the May issue of Sidelines, Emily Riden wrote a story for us called “Harry de Leyer and Snowman: A Cinderella Story Becomes a Film.” It’s a great story and when I read Emily’s story I rushed out and bought the book “The Eighty Dollar Champion.” I loved the book and the story of Harry, a Dutch immigrant, and his horse Snowman
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs