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Horse Tip Tuesday 2008-11-25 07:11:34 Let’s face it, the list of horse tips is never ending. There will always be a need to share information about caring for, training and feeding the horses in our lives.
Tuesday
is a great day to learn something new, so I’ve designated the second weekday to articles with horse tips, how-to guides, care and [...] Read more:Horse
2012 Olympic Equestrian Venue - Greenwich London 2008-11-24 15:28:14 Image from rashdash
After serious deliberation, the Olympic
committee has confirmed that the site for the equestrian events of the 2012 Olympics will be Greenwich
Park in London.
The cross country event will be held in the park and the main arena will be on the grounds of the National Maritime Museum. Both of the sites [...] Read more:Venue
Types of Horse Jobs and Careers 2008-11-24 07:19:53 Image from amable
People who work in the horse world generally come from a horse background of some sort. Whether they always wanted one, grew up on a farm or just loved horses enough to plan their life around them.
There are plenty of horse jobs out there for the adventurous horse lover, and here is [...] Read more:Horse
Madeline Pickens Saves Wild Horses of the US 2008-11-23 12:33:41 As a horse lover I have an obligation to be anti-slaughter, and Madeline Pickens
feels the same.
When she heard that 30,000 horses were either going to be euthanized or kept in holding pens for the remainder of their lives, she took action to save them. (of course she does have some money to play [...] Read more:Horses
, Saves
Can Paris Hilton Ride a Horse? 2008-11-23 07:28:29 Maybe rich blondes don’t only have fun, clearly Paris
is no match for a playful horse. This video is bound to give horse lovers a giggle.
I’m not sure her fall warranted a helicopter lift to the hospital, but I guess you can’t be too careful. Read more:Hilton
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Horse Video Sunday 2008-11-23 06:13:49 There are thousands of horse videos across the web, the best of which I collect to share with my readers.
In an attempt to further organize the site I decided to start horse video Sunday
.
Lets face it, Sunday is a good day of the week to kick up your feet and enjoy a horse [...] Read more:Horse
Horses That Look Like Celebrities 2008-11-22 07:18:23 Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t the only famous person who looks like a horse, all of them can. Here is my creative look at celebrities and horses who are strikingly similar.
These boots are made for riding…
Image from Reinhard.Pantke
Keep him away from bright light, don’t feed him after midnight and whatever you do…don’t get him wet
Image [...] Read more:Celebrities
, Horses
Horses of The World Every Friday 2008-11-21 06:41:19 Image from Ben
The horses of the world posts have been fun to do, and there are so many countries out there, it may take a while to get through them all.
I decided to make it a regular friday gig, so my readers can enjoy pictures of a new horse destination every week as they [...] Read more:Friday
, Horses
, World
Barn Fire Kills 27 Horses in Kentucky 2008-11-20 11:59:06 For the second time this year horses were killed during a barn fire at Riverside Downs, a harness racing track in Henderson, Kentucky
.
That point bears repeating - this is the second time.
This time 31 horses were in the barn when it caught fire at around 5am Eastern time, and only 4 of them survived [...] Read more:Horses
, Kills
A Collection of Photoshop Horses 2008-11-20 07:04:42 The horse is a popular photoshop subject and I’ve scoured the web for more of the best photoshopped horses to share.
There are so many I had to split them into several parts. Here is a starter to get your appetite going.
This is one horse you don’t want to meet in a dark stable
Image [...] Read more:Horses
, Photoshop
2009 Maryland World Horse Expo 2009-01-13 19:36:35 What
13th Annual MarylandHorseWorld
Expo
For horse lovers of all types this is a large expo with a lot to offer the horse community. All activities in the two arenas and two seminar halls are indoor & heated.
Events & Activities Include
Seminars
Riding clinics
Mounted demonstrations
Stallion Avenue
Parade of Breeds
Shopping for all aspects of the equestrian world
Speakers come from [
2009 Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair 2009-01-13 13:49:07 What
Partner
Pferd Equestrian Fair
Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum.
The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor and [...]
Adopt a BLM Horse or Burro 2009-01-13 11:04:54 Image from teepole
If you have the space and the funds to do it, adopting a wild horse can be a rewarding experience. The BLM clearly has too many to handle and the more of them we adopt the better (Madeleine Pickens has the right idea).
Getting A Mustang of Your Very Own
The horse and burro [...] Read more:Horse
Horse Foot Anatomy 2009-01-13 07:14:55 Horse foot care is essential to keeping a happy (and healthy) mount.
Knowing the basics where your horses feet and hooves are concerned helps you to practice preventative maintenance, troubleshoot problems and communicate better with your farrier.
Here is a quick guide to teach you the key points of horse foot anatomy.
Image from ubookworm
Horse [...] Read more:Horse
Cheval Passions Expo 2009 2009-01-12 20:52:17 Image from polo des bdr
What
Cheval Passions Expo - Avignon Equestrian Festival
An event celebrating horses and equestrians featuring 250 exhibitors and seven halls. There horse enthusiasts will find equestrian equipment, careers, training info, competitions, tourism, accessories in addition to stud shows, an equestrian cabaret and a large trade show.
There are 8 major competitions that [...]
AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Championship 2009 2009-01-12 16:38:35 Image from Sun Up Ranch
What
American Quarter Horse
Association Fort Dodge Versatility Ranch Horse Championships.
Highlights and promotes the athletic ability and versatility of quarter horses in 5 different categories.
Ranch riding
Ranch trail
Ranch cutting
Working ranch horse
Ranch confirmation
Divisions include: open, amateur, novice amateur and youth.
When
Jan 14th - 15th
Where
Denver, CO
F
USEF Annual Convention 2009 2009-01-12 13:19:27 What
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) AnnualConvention
An opportunity for horse professionals of all breeds and disciplines to come together. The convention was created to honor those in the horse community who performed at the highest level throughout the year; and to prepare for the horse sports and competition of the coming year
When
January 14 - 18
Where
Hilton [...]
Horse Jobs - Schooling Rider 2009-01-12 07:26:58 Often a job offered to college students and aspiring riding or training professionals, a schooling rider is in charge of daily exercise.
Great Communication Skills
This is a position which benefits from a teamwork attitude, the ability to follow strict instructions and a strong focus on communication. It is not uncommon for a schooling rider to [...] Read more:Horse
, Schooling
, Rider
2009 Equestrian Events Schedule 2009-01-11 19:09:39 Image from jrubinic
A quick note to let readers know that I’ve updated the 2009 Equestrian Events Schedule
with equine events from around the globe.
Never Ending List
It may never be possible to get them all, but I’ve collected as many of the big events as I could find. If anyone knows of an event, [...]
Winter Equestrian Festival 2009 2009-01-11 18:24:56 Image from jrubinic
What
Winter Equestrian Festival
(WEF) Hunters, Jumpers & Dressage Show
When
Jan 7th - March 29th
Where
Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL.
The property covers about 140 acres in total and the show grounds make up about 80 acres of it.
The facilities are family friendly and built as an eventing locale complete [...]
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