Dog of the day – Emerill
Tuesday, March 05 2013
Watch a video of Emerill! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vwHosKmxp0&feature=youtube_gdata Emeril is one of our Cajun rescues from Hurricane Isaac – a happy hound mix with as much personality as his namesake.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Riding the Spooky Horse
Monday, March 04 2013
It’s been said that the most challenging horses are those who have the most to teach us, but riding a spooky horse can be unpleasant and worrisome, and can even affect your confidence. If you find yourself reluctant to leave the barn because your horse’s spooking is making rides unpleasant, learning how best to handle the situation can make rides more enjoyable for both of you. Evaluate Before you chalk up a horse’s spookiness or re-activeness to a training or behavior issue, eliminate the possibility of it being a physical issue
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Animal Welfare Groups, New Mexico Leaders Express Great Disappointment in USDA’s Decision to Process Application for Horse Slaughter Plant…
Sunday, March 03 2013
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2013) – The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Front Range Equine Rescue and Animal Protection of New Mexico strongly criticized a decision by the Obama administration to process an application for inspecting horse slaughter at a New Mexico facility on the grounds that killing horses for human consumption is inhumane and creates a serious health risk to consumers. If the application is approved, Valley Meat Company LLC will be the first facility in the U.S. to slaughter horses for human consumption since 2007, when the few remaining plants closed after Congress chose to eliminate funding for horse meat inspections
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Interview with Classic Equine Equipment’s Texas Rep-Don Buyse
Friday, March 01 2013
This week we’re pleased to introduce you to Don Buyse, Classic Equine Equipment’s Texas representative. Don has been in construction all of his life. He specialized in barn building, and has been a Classic Equine Equipment distributor for fifteen years, and has been our exclusive Texas representative for eight years.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Stall Options
Tuesday, February 26 2013
In addition to the basics for comfortable and safe stalls for your horse, there are a lot of add-ons to personalize your stable and to make horse care easier.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Equestrian Philosophy Part II – Training the horse or the client
Monday, February 25 2013
When I am evaluating a behavioral issue in a horse it is usually because the trainer cannot fix a problem. Problems such as a horse bucking, refusing to go forward , spinning out from under the person, grinding teeth or head flipping are common behavior issues with common causes. But the in order to truly fix the problem, the trainer must understand more about the horse’s natural behaviors, learning ability, communication and intelligence. Trainers often do not have time to spend with horses, especially if they are at a horse show and need to get the horse ready for a client to ride
- Published in Between the Ears, Z-Blogs
Exercises to Develop Rider Strength in the Saddle
Monday, February 25 2013
As you continue to prepare for show season, chances are that you’re focusing on not only getting your horse back into shape, but in also bringing your own riding position back into top form.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Different Types of Hay
Wednesday, February 20 2013
Alternative Types of Hay With drought conditions plaguing most of the United States, hay is scarce and prices are on the rise. Many horse owners are turning to different types of hay as a result. Let’s take a look at some of the less common types of hay which may provide a perfect alternative for you and your horse.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
McLain Ward and Rothchild Win $33,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic
Tuesday, February 19 2013
Wellington, FL – February 17, 2013 – Week six of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival, sponsored by Spy Coast Farm , concluded on Sunday with a win for McLain Ward (USA) and Sagamore Farm’s Rothchild in the $33,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, a Longines FEI world ranking class.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Christilot Boylen Sweeps Small Tour at the Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W presented by USPRE Association
Tuesday, February 19 2013
Wellington, FL – February 17, 2013 – The Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by USPRE Association , at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival finished today with the last class of the Small Tour.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs