Al-Marah Arabians Holds BBQ Open House and Horse Sale on July 6
Tuesday, June 24 2014
This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase Arabian Nights horses; tack used in the famous dinner show also for sale CLERMONT, Fla. (June 20, 2014) - Horse lovers can wrap up their Independence Day weekend with a bang at Al-Marah Arabians’ BBQ Bash Open House and final Arabian Nights horse sale on Sunday, July 6 from 9 am to 4 pm.
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The Emergency Stop
Friday, June 20 2014
If you’ve ever been on a runaway horse, you know how frightening that can be. And if you haven’t been on one yet, then we hope you never have that experience! True, out-of-control runaways are highly dangerous, and stopping them can be a challenge.
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Etiquette On the Horseback Riding Trail
Thursday, June 19 2014
Heading out on the trails is a great way to enjoy a summer day.
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Recognizing the Signs of Concussion In a Rider
Wednesday, June 18 2014
Last month we featured a blog post on how to handle a rider who’s been in a serious fall. In some cases, it will be plainly evident that a rider is injured – they’re knocked unconscious or they have broken a bone. In other cases, though, the injuries might not be quite so apparent.
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Parent Lead Line Class Returns to Southeast Medal Finals
Tuesday, June 17 2014
Jacksonville, FL – June 16, 2014 - Last year’s Southeast Medal Finals, launched the Parent Lead Line Class, a fun new class and an opportunity for parents to have their moment in the spotlight in the coliseum at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center.
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Jump for the Children’ Horse Show-benefitting Duke Children’s Hospital wins Prestigious award from USEF
Tuesday, June 17 2014
Jump For The Children Horse Show Jump for the Children’ Horse Show-benefitting Duke Children’s Hospital, earned the prestigious Heritage Competition designation from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The USEF is the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport. The Heritage designation is reserved for competitions that have been established for a long period of time and have made substantial contributions toward the development and promotion of the sport within the broader community, by achieving, maintaining and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition. Nationwide, only seventeen other horse shows have been awarded this honor. In 2013 ‘Jump for the Children’, celebrated thirty years of service and commitment to Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham NC, raising over $1.6 million for Duke Children’s since the horse show’s humble beginnings in 1984. ‘Jump for the Children’ Horse Show is the longest, continuously-held, annual fund-raiser for Duke Children’s. This year’s show will be held at the Gov. James B
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Kerry Bog Pony
Monday, June 16 2014
A unique breed from the bogs of Ireland, the Kerry Bog Pony was on the brink of extinction only twenty years ago. History The Kerry Bog Pony is believed to have originated in County Kerry, Ireland as early as the 17 th century.
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Helping Your Child Pack for a Summer Horse Camp
Thursday, May 29 2014
You’ve decided on the perfect summer riding camp for your child, and the camp has sent you a list of suggested items to pack.
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Should Your Child Bring Their Horse With Them to A Summer Horse Camp?
Thursday, May 22 2014
Congratulations – you’ve decided to send your child to a summer horse camp and have found the perfect one. Now you face a more difficult decision – should your child bring their own horse with them to summer camp?
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Things To Look for When Buying a Used Saddle
Wednesday, May 21 2014
Buying a used saddle brings with it many advantages: you are sure to save money over the cost of buying a new saddle, and you will save yourself the often uncomfortable process of breaking in a new saddle. But when buying a used saddle, you need to be on the lookout for a variety of issues that could signify that the saddle is damaged. Here’s how to avoid them
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