Several years ago, my Dutch Warmblood gelding was nearing retirement, and I decided to look for a new dressage prospect. I imagined this would be a mature, well-trained horse, but after looking at 17 horses I found Aspen, a green but talented 4-year-old Lusitano. Having previously owned two 3-year-old, off-the-track Thoroughbreds, I knew this was
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Overlooking subtle change is easier than it should be. When you care for your horse every day, you may not notice slight variations in his body condition. Then one morning it strikes you: Watching him turn toward you in the paddock, you can see a faint outline of every rib along his sides, and his
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What is a half halt? Half halts balance your horse by keeping him straight and in the correct frame: not too high, too low, too long or too short. From the first moment you sit on a 3-year-old, you need half halts. Then, throughout your horse’s entire career, balancing half halts help him develop his
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Most equestrians are familiar with the benefits of using cold to treat inflammation or injury, whether it’s strapping ice packs onto your horse’s legs or the classic cold hose. But there’s something new on the market which offers to take the use of cold to a whole new level: handheld cryotherapy devices for equines. What
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Cash is King and LC Racing’s Ridin With Biden , second to First Captain in last year’s Dwyer Stakes (G3), slowed things down early and came home running for a 6 1/4-length victory in the $100,000 Deputed Testamony Stakes July 30 at Laurel Park. With regular rider Frankie Pennington aboard for trainer Butch Reid, Ridin With Biden ($7.60) completed 1
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Multiple grade 1 winner City of Light was represented by his first winner July 31 when Three Diamonds Farm and Joseph Besecker’s Roja Ligera surged to a 1 1/4-length victory in a 5 1/2 furlong maiden special event at Ellis Park. After completely missing the break in her July 1 career debut at Churchill Downs to finish 10th, Roja Ligera was quick
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Cooler Limoni – this stylish cooler rug from the Limoni collection carry’s on the theme of beautiful ribbon like stirrups as decoration on the rear part of the rug. The fast moisture absorption allows your horse to dry quickly and effectively after riding or a bath. Click here for more information. Royal Equestrian – Riding Apparel,
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Durable brushing boots that protect and support the horse’s legs. Soft, artificial sheepskin on the inside for increased comfort. The front leg boots are fastened with two sturdy, elastic Velcros and the hind legs with three. Click here for more information. Royal Equestrian – Riding Apparel, Horse Fashion, Horse Tack (royalequestriancollection.com) – check our
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Kent and Susan Gillespie run a breeding operation of about 15 head of dun and roan Quarter Horses, plus 85 Black Baldy cattle on their high-mountain ranch in Mayhill, New Mexico, which is in the south central part of the state. The horse ranch is surrounded on all four sides by thousands of acres of
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Question: I am new to dressage and am working on the idea of connection with my horse. It’s coming along pretty well, but at some point in our rides she will pull the bit up into her back teeth and crunch on it. She’s done it with every bit she’s ever had: She’s now in a
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Q: Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior? When is the right time to punish a horse: when he bucks, spooks or doesn’t respond to the aids I gave? As a rider, I don’t have a lot of confidence and am confused about the aspect of punishing a horse. Also, how do I punish him:
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If your horse has a respiratory problem, you might be wondering how to diagnose heaves in horses. This chronic breathing problem of horses is a difficult condition to manage. Let’s find out everything you need to know about how to diagnose heaves in horses! What Is Heaves In Horses? Heaves is a common respiratory condition of
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