The Good & Bad of horse people on Facebook.
Saturday, August 09 2014
Facebook has taken over the horse world for better or worse. (For better: A) A. You can see what your friends have won at that special event.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Tips to Develop Your Horse’s Topline
Thursday, August 07 2014
Is your horse’s topline lacking? A good topline both improves a horse’s appearance and makes it easier for him to carry himself properly. If you’re looking to develop and strengthen your horse’s topline, these exercises can help you do that.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tips for a Beautiful Tail
Wednesday, August 06 2014
Are you envious of other horses at your barn with long, full tails? While some horses and breeds are genetically predisposed to having thinner tails than others, there are a number of ways you can encourage fuller, healthier tail growth on your horse. Start With Nutrition The quality of your horse’s coat and his tail hair are closely linked to his health and nutrition.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Summer Spectacular Returns to the Ridge at Riverview August 7-17
Tuesday, August 05 2014
Asbury, NJ – August 4, 2014 - The Ridge at Riverview is pleased to announce that the hunter/jumper competition’s prize list is currently available online for the 2014 Summer Spectacular.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
How to Handle Eye Injuries
Wednesday, July 30 2014
If you work around horses long enough, you’ll learn how to handle all manner of scrapes and injuries. But have you ever had to deal with an eye injury before? Eye injuries can be some of the most serious in horses, and require immediate treatment.
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The Nez Perce Horse
Monday, July 28 2014
Appaloosas roamed the Americas during the 19 th century. The Nez Perce Indians knew these horses well, and the horses were central to the Nez Perce Tribe
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Making the Most of Days When It’s Too Hot to Ride
Friday, July 25 2014
When the temperature climbs over 90° and the humidity is high, sometimes it’s best not to ride your horse. And while not being able to ride is disappointing, the day doesn’t have to be a total loss. There are many ways to continue moving forward with your horse even when you can’t be in the saddle.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Gabriella Salick and Centuria 2 Win the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix
Friday, July 25 2014
Del Mar, CA – July 20, 2014 - A host of talented equestrians came out to play on a crystal clear afternoon at the Showpark Summer Festival, closing out a busy week of competition. Twenty-seven entries vied for the top prize in the $30,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, presented by Mary’s Tack & Feed, on an intricate course designed by Venezuela’s Leopoldo Palacios. Featuring a technical layout with many related distances that covered every corner of the Grand Prix Field, the course required accuracy and adherence to a set track and deliberately short distances.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
How to Use Hills to Your Riding Advantage
Thursday, July 24 2014
Hills on your property can be a great training and conditioning tool, and there are various ways to use hills to your advantage when riding and conditioning your horse . Here are a few tips so that you can put hills to work for you. Keep Safety First Hills help to condition your horse and develop his muscles in strength, but they are only safe if approached correctly.
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Equine History: Misty of Chincoteague Was Born July 20, 1946
Monday, July 21 2014
If you were a horse-loving child, chances are that at some point you read Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague . Maybe you went on to read Stormy, Misty’s Foal , and even Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague . Misty of Chincoteague became a classic in the literary canon of horse stories, but do you know that it was inspired by an actual Chincoteague pony named Misty
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