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Dana Bowman What kind of horse is he?

I recently rescued a foal from slaughter with my mom, who also works with horses. We've had him for about five months now, and he's around 10 months old. He's really calm for a baby, very friendly and learns quickly. His hooves, we learned, are also really hard for a baby, which our farrier says is better. I'm… Continue

Added by Dana Bowman on December 6, 2009 at 2:33pm — 3 Comments

Alice Stuebling-Salm Is there any need for ;newbees' to check out on how a working horse farm works?

Well, when we go back to the big cities we hear so much nonsense about operating a horse farms. We don't want to blame anyone but maybe we can set the record straight. Yes, it's hard work but with some good management skils it can also be a lot of fun and pretty rewarding, also financially and even in todays' time when our economy in general isn't soaring. But there are some very basic but nevertheless important rules to obey before starting a horse farm. And in the beginning some of the romant… Continue

Added by Alice Stuebling-Salm on December 3, 2009 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Equine Nutrition @ Purina Horse Nutrition: How do I balance my horse's ration?

The concept of a balanced ration in equine nutrition is similar to humans eating the daily portion of the four food groups. The first step is to balance water intake. Here the balance is very much like money, you cannot have too much. Water is the most important nutrient in your horse’s diet and needs to be closely monitored. The second nutrient to balance is long stemmed-fibre. However, much needed research is necessary to substantiate what long stemmed-fibre implies in equine nutrition. In r… Continue

Added by Equine Nutrition @ Purina on December 2, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Michelle Miller For the Lost (Everyone Should Read This)

You may think this is just another story about a girl who lost her first horse... Or is losing her first horse. But I am losing my soulmate, my only friend, and the being who gave me a second chance at life. Cookies has extremely sever founder, and chances are grim. The poem below explains all, and I think everyone could relate to it. If you can't, you haven't experienced life or true love. Comment if you wish, but no mean comments, this is a really hard time for me. For my beloved friend, soul… Continue

Added by Michelle Miller on December 1, 2009 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

Helyn Marie Cornille "The horse who could not trot" Lameness Video

Understandably, the successes of extraordinary horses are exploited to accredit given schools of thought. It would be eminently useful if the lameness of others horses trained through the same school of thought were analyzed with equal passion. The flaws of a training technique may be compensated by the talent of particularly gifted horses. The deficiencies are indeed exposed by the failure of reasonably talented athletes. The alarming injury rate amongst dressage and hunter jumper horses strong… Continue

Added by Helyn Marie Cornille on December 1, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Colette Sossaman 10 Monsters To Tackle Before The Show

10 Monsters To Tackle Before The Show This week I have a list of suggestions to make sure your horse is mentally ready for the environment of a horse show. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security that your horse is laid back without first practicing the following list. Making sure he’s ready will save you time,money,heartache. and headache. ARENA ACCESSORIES 1.) If your arena doesn’t currently have bright flowers and bushes boarding it, make sure to put some pots of flowers and shrub… Continue

Added by Colette Sossaman on December 1, 2009 at 1:43am — No Comments

Frankie & the Equicizer "What It Takes To Be Jockey" by Frank Lovato Jr

What It Takes To Be A Jockey By Frank Lovato Jr. (Aug. 2008) For… Continue

Added by Frankie & the Equicizer on November 25, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Jaye Tatone Team Challenge and CDI3* Freestyle Night at the Royal

Royal Team Challenge

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Added by Jaye Tatone on November 25, 2009 at 4:08pm — 2 Comments

Colette Sossaman The Checklist: Everything You'll Need At The Show

This week I’ve set up a complete list of everything you need to take with you to the competition. I know it looks a little overwhelming, but you’ll find most of it can be kept in your trailer for the season. Needing only to pack and unpack the perishables before and after your trip. I keep this printed and on a clip board in my trailer for quick reference. If I run out of something at the show I put it on my clip board to replace when I get home. This way, getting ready to travel takes me no tim… Continue

Added by Colette Sossaman on November 24, 2009 at 12:07pm — No Comments

Helyn Marie Cornille Find The Lameness-Jean Luc Cornille

he horse is three years old turning four. He has been backed four, maybe five times at the date of this video recording. Therefore, it is not a training issue. At three years old, the horse is so lame that he is not capable of trotting with a rider on his back. Can you figure out which limb is hurt. In the next newsletter we will show you where the lameness started, why it shows the way it does and how it was possible to restore soundness. The lameness was not identified until the backing proc… Continue

Added by Helyn Marie Cornille on November 20, 2009 at 12:19am — 3 Comments

Equine Nutrition @ Purina Horse Nutrition: Warning Signs of Dehydration

Winter is coming… Cooler temperatures are already here. This is typically when horses tend to decrease their water intake, which can mean trouble if nothing is done to ‘’force’’ them to drink. As explained in one of our previous post, adding pure salt (100% NaCl) to the ration is a must to prevent dehydration. Wetting the feed, especially if it’s high in super fibers (beet pulp, soya hulls) is another great way to increase water intake. Serving buckets of warm water (18 -20O C) or using water he… Continue

Added by Equine Nutrition @ Purina on November 19, 2009 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

Your Equine Source Training Your Horse to Trailer Load

Making Your Trailer a Horse Sanctuary I have tried a new method for trailer training that I really love and works great. The problem I have always had with trailer training is that I eventually win and they go in but its not like they really want to, they do it because I bug them enough that they go in so that I will leave them alone. The problem with the trailer is that it resembles a cave and caves are where a horse's predator lives. Horses are basically claustrophobic and it is… Continue

Added by Your Equine Source on November 18, 2009 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Colette Sossaman Six Tips To Improve Your Scores….At The Show!

Last week I talked about the warm-up and how to make sure you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, exactly how much time it will take to warm up your horse before you actually ride the test This week we’re going to progress to the actual test and how you can improve your test score while at the show. Here we go. 1.) Canter Around The Outside Of The Arena Before Entering. You will have a beautiful forward trot to enter with and make a fantastic entry and first impression. Why? Because your best… Continue

Added by Colette Sossaman on November 17, 2009 at 10:54am — 4 Comments

Paige Cerulli Paige Presents: This Week in Horse History - November 16th Through November 22nd

November 16th Through November 22nd November 18, 2006 – The legendary show jumper Gem Twist was euthanized at the age of 27. Gem Twist is possibly best known for his performance at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. It was there that Greg Best rode Gem Twist to an individual Silver medal. During his career Gem Twist was ridden by Greg Best, Leslie Burr Howard, and Laura Chapot. He was highly popular because of his amazing talent and the exuberance with which he approached his job a… Continue

Added by Paige Cerulli on November 16, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Colette Sossaman The Warm Up: Where the Test Is Won Or Lost

The warm up is the most crucial part of any competition. It's where the test is won or lost. Too much warm up and your horse may be dull and less reactive to your aids. Too little warm up and your horse may be more "exuberant" than you anticipate. In this weeks installment I've listed exactly what you need to do in order to take the mistery out of the warm up.You never know how your horse will react to new settings until you expose him to them. Don't wait until the day of the show to find out… Continue

Added by Colette Sossaman on November 10, 2009 at 8:14am — 2 Comments

Your Equine Source The problem with Club feet/Lets go clubbing-The club footed horse

Hello my friends. Would like to thank everyone who comments on these articles, i'm glad to hear they make a difference in your comprehension of your horse's feet. Today i want to touch on Club feet / the club footed horse. It's quite common to see clubby feet , can't say i've ever seen rear feet with the condition so it's pretty safe to say club feet occur on the front feet as a rule. Though extreme clubby feet can cause problems the good news is i've shod quite a few club footed horses that i'… Continue

Added by Your Equine Source on November 3, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Colette Sossaman Ten Actions You Must Take Before a Dressage Test

Ten Actions You Must Take Before the Dressage Test If you have never competed before in a Dressage Test,your first experience can be an overwhelming task. In the coming weeks I have a blog series designed to simplify the process and break it down into bite size pieces that will lend itself to a safe and fun experience for both you and your horse.The following are 10 simple steps to help you be prepared for the Dressage Arena: 1.)Have a little “dress rehearsal” at home before going to the show.… Continue

Added by Colette Sossaman on November 3, 2009 at 7:46am — 1 Comment

Equine Nutrition @ Purina Horse Nutrition: You Can Lead a Horse to Water…Can You Make Him Drink?

Provide free access to clean fresh water at all times” is the advice given by most horse management or equine nutrition books. The simplicity and brevity of this statement fails to reveal the complexity and importance of water in equine nutrition. Water is the most important nutrient and it is too often overlooked in a horse’s diet. Deprived of all nutrients except for water, horses can survive for 20 to 25 days. Deprived of water but not feed, horses will only survive 5 to 6 days at best. More… Continue

Added by Equine Nutrition @ Purina on November 2, 2009 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

April Reeves Horses And Oil Don't Mix

This is one of the most viewed posts from my blog, www.aprilreeveshorsetraining.wordpress.com I'm adding it because so many people are asking questions about "how to feed oil to a horse". This post is by Marijke van de Water, one of the most amazing equine nutritionists I have known. Her findings are both 'results driven' and controversial. This one in particular, goes against many of the articles you read on the web, especially th… Continue

Added by April Reeves on October 26, 2009 at 12:03pm — 5 Comments

Rachel G Im on Van Island and LOVING IT!!!

So, after enduring -15 tempatures in Manitoba, fog so thick in Edmonton that you can cut a hole in it, and the 2 hr farry ride to the island, we are doing pretty good. We got here I sware by a divine blessing. But now that I'm here, I really love it. Today Im going to call (hopefully) my new employer, and set up a time to meet with her early this coming week to see her barn, and hopefully try out a horse that she has for sale. Im really excited. I have, by the way, been off riding for 2 months n… Continue

Added by Rachel G on October 24, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

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