The Suffolk Punch
Monday, May 19 2014 by Editor
The immense and impressive Suffolk Punch has a rich history – it is the oldest breed of heavy horse in Britain to exist today while still closely resembling its ancestors.
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The Newfoundland Pony
Monday, May 05 2014 by Editor
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 by Editor
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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Tagged under: Along for The Ride, architect, classic-equine, education, higher education, hopeful-amateur, laurengallops, september-2013, show world
Keeping Your Cool in Emergencies
Wednesday, April 30 2014 by Editor
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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Tips for a Successful First Show of the Season
Friday, April 25 2014 by Editor
Show season is upon us! If you’re gearing up for your first show this season, you may find that you’ve a bit nervous about the outcome.
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Tagged under: archives, chasin', classic, classic-equine, education, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, industry, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer pride, pony tales
Making Your Child’s Introduction to Riding a Positive One
Thursday, April 17 2014 by Editor
If you are planning on letting your child take horseback riding lessons in the future, then you will want to make sure that your child’s introduction to horses is a positive one.
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Tagged under: architect, beyond the track, classic-equine, horse-basics, november-2013, september-2013, show world, the classic insider, wordpress-org
What’s Your Emergency Care Plan for your Horse?
Wednesday, April 16 2014 by Editor
When handle your horses’ care yourself, you know all of the details of their day-to-day care.
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Horse Show To-Do Checklist
Friday, April 11 2014 by Editor
Show season is upon us, and now is the time to prepare yourself and your horse. While you’re probably used to many aspects of show day preparation like cleaning tack and braiding, there are a few preparations that are less standard, but just as important. Check the Show Rulebook Before you start packing up to head off to the show, check the rulebook to make sure that you and your horse will be legal in the competition
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Tagged under: classic-equine, december-2013, equipment, february-2013, february-2014, hopeful-amateur, the-barn-book, wordpress-org
Introducing Your Child to Riding on a Budget
Thursday, April 10 2014 by Editor
If your child wants to learn to ride horses, you’ll quickly discover that riding is an expensive hobby. If you’re on a tight budget, though, that doesn’t mean that your child can’t learn to ride.
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Florida Cracker Horse
Monday, March 24 2014 by Editor
Have you ever heard of the Florida Cracker Horse? If not, perhaps you’ve heard of the Seminole Pony, the Florida Cow Pony, or the Chickasaw Pony. The Florida Cracker horse goes by all of these names and originates from – you guessed it – Florida, USA.
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Tagged under: classic-equine, education, equipment, february-2013, governor, industry, pony tales, sidelines, the hopeful amateur