Gorgeous Boy in Action
Wednesday, October 30 2013
On Sunday I trailered Tucker over to Alicia’s for a jumping lesson and he was such a good boy. I had a discussion with a friend recently about cross-training or doing different things with your horse, and we agreed that while you can’t have a top level show horse who also trail horse and also a dressage horse, you can do lots of different types of riding and activities and end up with an all-around awesome horse who is fun to ride no matter what you’re doing
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
The Boeing Company Presents Military Night at the Washington International Horse Show
Tuesday, October 22 2013
WASHINGTON – October 21, 2013 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to welcome back Military Night, presented for the first time by The Boeing Company, on Friday Oct. 25. WIHS returns to Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C., on Oct.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Should You Consider Earplugs For Your Horse?
Wednesday, October 09 2013
In riding our horses, we often put them into situations which go against their natural instincts. Events such as horse shows and parades are loud, chaotic, and can be overwhelming even for typically calm horses. Additionally, mounted shooting and battle reenactments leave the horse to contend with repetitive loud noises at volumes that can damage the horse’s hearing, just as they can damage our hearing
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship and Smart Little Mustang Voted Fan Favorite
Wednesday, September 25 2013
Fort Worth, TX – September, 2013 — Dan James and Smart Little Mustang, also known as “Punk” demonstrated what can be achieved in the Double Dan Horsemanship Program at the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Mustang Million. After several days of competition in the Legends Division, James and Punk earned their way to the Mustang Million Zoetis Free Style Finals with 19 other competitors.
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Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Options After Your Horse’s Show Career
Wednesday, June 12 2013
We’d all love our horses to be able to compete forever, but unfortunately almost every equine will need to be retired at some point.
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Summer Camp
Thursday, June 06 2013
Tucker and I are at Summer Camp this week and it’s been an absolute blast.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
Tucker’s First Fix-A-Test
Monday, June 03 2013
OnTheBit from A Horse and a Half (who also did the fix-a-test with Lucky) was kind enough to video our test during the fix-a-test we did on Sunday, so you all can see how adorable Tucker is looking these days. I loved the Judge, Mindy Elgart. She gave lots of helpful criticism but was extremely nice to all of us.
- Published in Tucker The Wunderkind, Z-Blogs
The Sport of Competitive Trail Riding
Monday, June 03 2013
Do you love hitting the trails with your horse? While many equestrian competitions take place within an arena, competitive trail riding brings the competition into the wilderness. Regardless of your horse’s breed or age, chances are there’s a competitive trail riding event in which you and he could compete – with a little preparation, of course
- 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