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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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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Tips for a Successful First Show of the Season
Friday, April 25 2014
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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Ensuring Your Horse’s Care When You’re Not Around
Wednesday, April 23 2014
As much as we all want to be the ones to care for our horses all of the time, sometimes life necessitates that someone else step in. If you’re planning a vacation or some time away from the barn , you’ll want to make sure that your horse receives the same quality care that he does when you’re the one providing it. Here are some great tips to make it so that anyone can give your horse the care he deserves
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What’s Your Emergency Care Plan for your Horse?
Wednesday, April 16 2014
When handle your horses’ care yourself, you know all of the details of their day-to-day care.
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2014 Summer in the Rockies Designated a World Champion Hunter Rider Event
Saturday, April 12 2014
Parker, CO – March 28, 2014 - Colorado Horse Park’s six-week premiere AA-rated Summer in the Rockies show circuit is the place to be for outstanding show jumping sport in the most picturesque of settings that offers something for everyone in the family. Plus, Colorado Horse Park has increased the Summer in the Rockies cash and prizes to over $1 million for 2014
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Horse Show To-Do Checklist
Friday, April 11 2014
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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Exmoor Pony
Monday, April 07 2014
The Exmoor pony, rooted in history possibly dating back to as early as 400 BC, still roams freely in the British Isles today. But the breed’s numbers are critically low – less than 300 breeding mares are in existence – putting it at risk for extinction
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The Basics of Introducing Your Child to Riding
Thursday, April 03 2014
If your child has caught the horse bug and you are new to horses yourself, you may find yourself in a bit of a foreign world. What can you expect in enrolling your child in riding lessons
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Tips for Taking Photos at Indoor Shows
Wednesday, March 19 2014
Have you ever tried to take photographs of horses and riders in indoor arenas ? If the arena is poorly lit, many of those photos probably came out dark or blurry. Photographing horse show classes held indoors can be a real challenge, but there are a number of things you can do to help make your photos the best that they can be
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