Flesh and Blood 2
Tuesday, December 23 2014
In 2012 my son began riding and entered his first horse shows, I wrote “Flesh and Blood 1,” as a parent watching his son show and less as the professional trainer that I am. I wrote about how my wife ( who by the way was also once a professional trainer) and I were just like all the “whacko,” parents of the kids we teach; we video taped everything, coddled him, took thousands of pictures, made sure he had a drink even before he left the ring, and whooped like idiots for all his trips, even if they were crappy. It’s has now been almost 3 years of him showing and about to be 2015, and things haven’t really changed
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
The Fell Pony
Monday, December 22 2014
The Fell Pony has a rich and unique history dating all the way back to 15,000 B.C.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tips to Prepare for Your Horse’s Move to a New Boarding Barn
Friday, December 19 2014
When planning to move your horse to a new boarding barn, it’s helpful to make a to-do list to ensure that you get everything necessary done before the day of the move. Knowing that you have accomplished what you need to do before the move will make the actual moving day less stressful on both you and your horse. Need to put together a to-do list
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tips for Choosing Stall Accessories
Thursday, December 18 2014
If a barn renovation or upgrade is in your plans for 2015, then choosing stall accessories will be on your to-do list. When choosing stall accessories, there are particular factors that you will want to look for. Here are some tips to ensure that you get the most out of the stall accessories that you select.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Gifts for the Horse Lover in Your Life: Level 3
Wednesday, December 17 2014
If you’ve been following our gift-giving series, you’ll know that our first two posts covered stocking stuffers and larger gifts for a horse lover .
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
2014 National Cutting Horse Association Futurity
Monday, December 15 2014
From November 20 th through December 13 th this year, cutting horse enthusiasts will descend on Fort Worth, Texas. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Championship Futurity brings together the very best 3-year-old cutting horses under the roof of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. The event, offering $4 million in prize money, spans 25 days and attracts crowds of thousands of spectators every year.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Wrapping up 2014!
Friday, December 12 2014
A lot has been happening with the USC Aiken eventing team as we wrap up the 2014 year! First we had three members compete at the Full Gallop Schooling HT. Kristen Miller rode her gelding Game On in the Novice A division. The pair finished 7th with only a little xc time to add to their dressage score.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Winter Horse Sitting Tips
Friday, December 12 2014
As the holidays approach, you may find yourself horse sitting for friends or even for horse owners you don’t know. Caring for horses during winter is very different than caring for them in the summer, especially when you are the sole caretaker for a barn. When you’re horse sitting in the winter, there is some very important information that you should make sure you know before the owner leaves
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Catching a Loose Horse After a Fall
Thursday, December 11 2014
Falls happen, unfortunately, and sometimes horses get loose as a result.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Gifts for the Horse Lover in Your Life: Level 2
Wednesday, December 10 2014
Christmas shopping for a horse lover can be a challenge – what makes a practical gift, and what is unneeded? Our first post in this series had suggestions for great stocking stuffer ideas
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs