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Friday, April 12 2013
Congratulations to 11-year-old Sophia Pilla, who trains with Lainie Wimberly of Brigadoon Show Stables. Sophia had an incredible WEF season with many championships, reserve championships and pony medal wins. Many of the wins were on her six-year-old children’s hunter … [Read more]
Barn Building 101: Working With What You’ve Got
Thursday, April 11 2013
Sometimes building a new barn isn’t an option. Perhaps you purchased property with an existing barn and, while the structure is sound and in good repair on the outside, the insides could use some help.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Focus on Horse Sports: Ride and Tie
Monday, April 08 2013
As equestrians, we all know that cross-training can be beneficial for both our horses and ourselves.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
We Have The Chance To Help A Fellow Horse and Rider – Please Donate!
Saturday, April 06 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan There are always horses in need of help and people in need of help – but the story I bring you today is about a horse and rider who both need help. The good news is, as fellow equestrians we can help. This story is about Lori Gilman Gailbreath of Pennsylvania, a Para Dressage rider, who hopes to compete on the United States Para Equestrian Team
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Pasture Herd Dynamics
Friday, April 05 2013
Chances are that if your horse is turned out with other horses, you’ve observed some interesting interactions between them. Establishing an understanding of the basics of herd dynamics can help to clear up what you’re seeing, and it can make you aware of potential safety issues involved when working with a herd of horses
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
A Look at Poultices and Liniments
Wednesday, April 03 2013
Do you poultice your horse after a hard workout? What about liniment
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Examining Deworming Programs
Wednesday, March 13 2013
Worms are a huge problem in horses. If present long enough, worms can damage a horse’s internal organs and intestinal lining, result in a dull coat and poor nutrition, and cause weight loss and muscle wasting in addition to many other symptoms
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI-YJ3* at the Del Mar Horse Park
Sunday, March 10 2013
Class 5 – (CDI) FEI Grand Prix Special Test – 3/9/2013 Jena (SWE) at E; Macartney (CAN) at H; Lopes (POR) at C; Zang (USA) at M; McDonald (USA) at B Placing, Horse Name, Rider, Owner, Score 1. Breanna, Kathleen Raine, Kathleen Raine, Percent: 69.000% 2.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Don’t Let This Season’s Hay Shortage Put Your Horse at Risk for Colic
Friday, March 08 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Today I welcome SmartPak as my guest blogger – and hopefully you can learn a thing or two about what to do with your horse’s tender tummy. And you can also learn about SmartPak’s new ColiCare program. Thanks SmartPak for sharing your knowledge.
- Published in Editor's Notes, 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