How to Take Advantage of Winter Rides
Friday, February 28 2014
Riding can be frustrating in the winter weather. Poor riding conditions like frozen footing or brutally cold temperatures can make rides unpleasant and limit the amount of work that we can do with our horses. Whether or not you are lucky enough to have a barn with an indoor arena , it is important to take advantage of all of the saddle time that you can get during the winter.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Sidelines DOGon Cute Contest!
Wednesday, February 19 2014
An example of a “cute photo” by Sidelines standards! This yellow pooch is over 15 years old! By Jan Westmark There’s one thing that the Sidelines staff loves almost as much as their horses – and that’s their dogs!! (And we have a feeling we’re not the only equestrians who feel that way!) So, in honor of our favorite canines, we are having our “Sidelines DOGon Cute Contest!” We invite you to share photos and videos of your favorite dogs for the chance to win some amazing prizes. Plus, everyone who enters will receive a free six-month subscription to Sidelines’ new digital edition – which features everything you love about print plus digital exclusive content, interactivity and video coverage of your favorite riders! You may enter ONE video/photo for each category – that’s four entries total
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
A Club Foot: What Does It Mean?
Wednesday, February 12 2014
A club foot can look alarming, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a horse’s potential as a riding or competition mount. Learning more about what causes a club foot and what it can mean for a horse’s future will help you better understand this issue
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Congrats!
Monday, February 10 2014
Two of our riders have competed since our last blog post! First we had Robin Oliver and her horse Sky-walker compete at the Apple Tree Farm South Combined test. They competed in the Advanced Elementary division.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
The Benefits of Stretching Before a Ride
Friday, February 07 2014
Top athletes always stretch before working out or competing . Your horse can benefit from the same routine
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Preparing for Foaling Season
Friday, January 31 2014
Foaling season is already right around the corner. If you have mares who are expecting foals this year, it is time to start preparing to make sure that you’re ready when the foals arrive. Communicate with Your Vet If you haven’t done so already, make sure that your vet knows your mare’s expected delivery date, and that you may be needing assistance around that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Right-Sized Barn
Tuesday, January 28 2014
A good design is one that uses materials wisely and space efficiently. If you’re building a barn , take a Goldilocks approach: it shouldn’t be too big or too small. But how do you know what is just right?
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs