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Continue Reading...May 29, 2022
HOW TO RIDE A HORSE FOR BEGINNERS (STEP BY STEP)
May 29, 2022
USEF 2023 California Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update
In January, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing a contemporaneous review of all Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Licensed Competitions in California for the 2023 competition year to create a more balanced, equitable, and sustainable competition environment for competitors and organizers alike. At the end of April, the Competitions Department communicated with
Continue Reading...May 28, 2022
Recognizing and Preventing Exhaustion in Horses
Exhausted horse syndrome refers to a range of metabolic and physiologic conditions that may occur when horses become fatigued. Affected horses may display a decrease in energy, appetite or appear stiff and weak. In serious cases, cardiac arrhythmias, shock, muscle damage, colic and diarrhea may develop. Horses that are under-conditioned, performing in endurance events or
Continue Reading...May 27, 2022
Redirect a Herd Bound Horse
As herd animals, horses naturally find security in being with other horses. When riding in a group, it’s common for a horse to become anxious if separated from the group, pawing, nickering and pushing on the bit. Wyoming horseman and clinician Ken McNabb says the remedy for such angst is reconnecting with the herd bound horse. “The horse
Continue Reading...May 27, 2022
From Skis to Stirrups
This September I walked into Stanford’s Freshman Activities Fair knowing exactly what team I wanted to join: the Alpine Ski Team. Growing up in France, I began skiing at the age of 5, and I have been racing for the last 7 years, so I was sure that was the team for me. But as
Continue Reading...May 26, 2022
Feeding Sweet Potatoes instead of Carrots as Treat for your Horse?
Both sweet potatoes and carrots can be offered to your horses as treats. Carrots contain about 88% water, while sweet potatoes have about 77%, making sweet potatoes slightly more nutrient-dense. Both are relatively poor sources of protein because of the high water content (carrot, 0.9%; sweet potato, 1.6%; as fed). The primary nutrient difference lies
Continue Reading...May 26, 2022
2022 CDI Bolesworth and Elite Dressage Auction Cancelled
The show organisation of the 2022 CDI Bolesworth on 24 – 26 June has announced that the event as well as its Elite Dressage Auction due to take place on Saturday 25 June have been cancelled. Bolesworth was marked by several British riders as their last team observation/selection trial for the World Championships in Herning. Ticket Sales
Continue Reading...May 25, 2022
Nashville’s First-Ever Professional Bull Riding Team Announces Inaugural Home Event
Ahead of the inaugural season for the ground-breaking 2022 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Team Series, the league today announced the schedule for the eight teams that will compete through the first season. The Nashville Stampede, the city’s first-ever professional bull riding team, will debut inside Bridgestone Arena August 19-21. “Nashville is a city unlike any
Continue Reading...May 25, 2022
The Blood Knot
Many people find the blood knot equally frustrating and functional. Perhaps this has happened to you… You buy a headstall and you’re so excited to get it to the barn and hang a bit on it. So, you take it apart and then…shoot, you don’t remember how to put the two strings back like you
Continue Reading...May 24, 2022
5 Exercises with Margie Engle
Graystone Stables in Berwick, Maine, buzzed with early-morning activity: Terry Golson, 62, rubbed a manure stain off her black-and-white Paint. Katie Plaisted, 15, briefly longed a pony in the outdoor ring. Ten-year-old Ryen McDaniel and a group of riders, trainers and auditors lugged jump poles, standards and jump filler into the indoor arena. The reason
Continue Reading...May 24, 2022
The 2022 IHSA Nationals Through a Competitor’s Eyes
When I looked at colleges, I always knew I wanted to ride, but I never thought I would end up riding for a school like Miami University. I went from being a scared freshman to a team member in no time. I was given the opportunity to excel on amazing horses alongside lovely teammates and trainers. But
Continue Reading...May 23, 2022
10 Important Facts about Horseback Riding Helmets
Almost every equestrian has heard the saying, “it’s not if you fall, but when…and how hard.” Horseback riding is a wonderful, exciting sport—but it’s also a dangerous one. Piloting a half-ton animal with a mind of its own from 5-plus feet off the ground comes with inherent risks. Did you know that per hour of exposure, horseback riding
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