All About Stringhalt
Wednesday, December 11 2013
Flatweed, couch grass, and sheep’s sorrel. What do these plants have in common? They all cause the equine neuromuscular disorder known as Stringhalt
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Keeping Water Ice-Free in the Winter
Thursday, December 05 2013
Do you find yourself dreading frozen water troughs and buckets each winter? Horses need continuous access to water during the winter, since reduced drinking can result in serious impaction colic. There are a number of ways that you can keep your horse’s water ice-free and appealing even during the coldest winter months
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Can your Horse Benefit from Liberty Work?
Wednesday, December 04 2013
When you first got your horse, did you climb up into the saddle pretty soon afterwards? Depending on your horse’s age and training, you might have started right up with riding and schooling, getting to know each other.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Team USA Defeats Chile, 13-8, For USPA International Cup; Nic Roldan Named MVP
Monday, December 02 2013
Chile’s Matias Vial (1) and his horse turn into a shot with Team USA’s Jeff Hall (4) defending. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Putting Together a Great Travel First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, November 27 2013
If you’ve owned a horse for any length of time, then you probably have a pretty good first-aid kit put together for your barn.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Defending Champion Audi Advances Into USPA National 20-Goal Tournament Final
Saturday, November 23 2013
Audi’s Marc Ganzi (1) drives downfield with Piaget’s Juan Bollini (4) in pursuit. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov. 22, 2013—-Audi will return to the final of the USPA National 20-Goal Championship Tournament Saturday at Grand Champions Polo Club.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Classic Q&A: The Importance of Drawings in Planning a Barn
Thursday, November 21 2013
Do you know what your dream barn will look like? Maybe it’s one you’ve been dreaming up since you were a child. But when it comes to planning to build that dream barn, having some basic drawings done before you start planning out the details will help with the whole process
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Pulling a Shoe in an Emergency
Wednesday, November 20 2013
If your horse wears shoes, then at some point you’ll probably discover that he’s removed one all on his own. But if you should discover your horse has only partially dislodged his shoe, you may need to take matters into your own hands if your farrier is not immediately available. Leaving a horse with a partially dislodged or a loose shoe can put him at risk of harming himself.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Ardennes Horse
Monday, November 18 2013
Over hundreds of years, horses have made huge contributions to human society. War horses were instrumental in shaping the course of human history, and the Ardennes horse is among one of the oldest breeds of horses to serve in battle
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tucker the Dressage Pony
Thursday, November 14 2013
Some photos and video from my dressage clinic with Pierre St.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs