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A Quick Update

Well, I don't know what it was, but it appears to be gone. Jessie seems almost back to 100% as measured by how much she kicks up at feeding time. She doesn't kick up excessively but I can entice her to kick up if I make a few playful moves or if she is just feeling "perky".

The swelling in her pasterns is down. I'm still a little concerned with the crack in that hoof. I'll keep an eye on it. The farrier is do out week after next.

It's what I call a fugitive occurrence or,… Continue

Added by John Harrer on May 27, 2010 at 5:11pm — No Comments

My Day With A Real Dentist- Equine Dentistry Without Drama™

Today I spent a few hours with a real dentist. Wow! Actually, I was in the easy seat while my wife sat in the hot seat. My wife is the sweetest gal in the world …… until she goes to the dentist.

We had been assured that this guy was good with patients like my wife. And I must admit, he was great! While he examined her, I watched and learned.

As you know, I still live in the dark ages as far as equine dentistry goes. The new dentists drug every horse, jack the mouth open with… Continue

Added by Geoff Tucker, DVM on May 26, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

"My Horse has no Self-Confidence"

10 yr gelding has…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 26, 2010 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Trouble in Paradise?

So far I've had Jessie for three + years and thankfully no health issues. We were scheduled to leave town for a family wedding 250 miles away last Friday. Thursday night I came home and was busy getting ready for the trip. About dusk I went out to see Jessie and noticed she seemed a bit lethargic. I went in and rubbed her and she felt warm so I took her temperature...103.4. She was eating her dinner, her stools were normal, her rear pasterns were a bit swollen but held no more heat than the… Continue

Added by John Harrer on May 25, 2010 at 2:29pm — No Comments

Please, "He will just not Shut Up"!

Class, How would you answer? "I have a 5 year old paint gelding that is very mellow. I took him to a show yesterday and did…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 25, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

CDI Wiesbaden -- Grand Prix Special

In a class won by Isabel Werth and Satchmo, Belinda Trussell/Anton placed 9th with a very respectable 69.167%. Shannon Dueck/Ayscha earned 65.208% ; Bonny Bonnello/Pikardi 64.458%. The next stop on the European Tour is CDI4* Lingen, Germany, June 4 - 6. Looking forward to bringing you the results. This CDI is the same weekend as the CDI3* Palgrave, where those riders not in Europe will be competing for their WEG qualification scores. Looks like I'll be busy posting!

Added by Dressage Canada on May 24, 2010 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

This Week in Horse History - May 24th Through May 30th

This Week in Horse History - May 24th Through May 30th

May 27, 1823 - A match race was held pitting the racehorse American Eclipse against any horse owned by Colonel William R. Johnson. American Eclipse, being from North America, would race against a Southern horse in the match race of four heats. It was attended by more than 60,000 people and offered a purse of $20,000 to the winner.…

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Added by Paige Cerulli on May 24, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

"A Horse wants Peace"

I am working a 7 yr…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 24, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

STAYING ON TRACK

7 Steps to Better Ride

STEP 5 – STAYING ON TRACK

By Deborah Hopkins…

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Added by Deborah Hopkins on May 24, 2010 at 10:24am — No Comments

CDI Wiesbaden

The first stop on the Spring European tour is underway. At the CDI3* Wiesbaden, Germany, Belinda Trussell and Anton earned 67.660% for eighth place in the GP on Sunday, May 23. Trussell had the unfortunate luck of drawing first to go, and Robert Dover commented on his blog that he felt the test was worthy of a 70%, and many people remarked the same to him. Bonny Bonnello and Pikardi earned 66.383% for 12th place, Shannon Dueck & her mare Ayscha earned 66.213% for 13th. Wendy Christoff and… Continue

Added by Dressage Canada on May 24, 2010 at 7:25am — 1 Comment

How you can Help Horses in Need!

All it takes a a minute of your time and a few clicks a day to help rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home hundreds of deserving horses.

Please join me in helping Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue win the shelter challenge. All you have to do is go online at www.animalrescuesite.com and vote for Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue of Cameron, Ontario. The prize list is as follows:

Grand Prize: One $10,000…

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Added by Mandy on May 24, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

White Horse Studio

: White Horse Studio of artist Sue Steiner

I added 3 new original paintings to an online e-bay auction. Please consider bidding and passing on. The proceeds on my end will go to vet and trim my newest…

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Added by Sue Steiner on May 23, 2010 at 5:24pm — 1 Comment

A Brief Glimpse of Ignored Potential

An absolutely wonderful thing happened on Wednesday when I rode Mia.

After our usual warm-up of two speeds of the walk and threading our way between and around the jumps I prepared for a trot, shortening the reins, getting my heels down, and then I politely asked Mia to trot. To my utter amazement, Mia trotted off the first time I asked her to! After 18 months of urge, urge, urge before she would shuffle off in a slow trot, she…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on May 23, 2010 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

"Cooling Down a Hot Horse"

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 23, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Our Teachers Are Everywhere!

While your pets have come into your lives to learn from you, they’ve also come to teach. After communicating with hundreds of animals over the years, I’m still amazed at how often we miss their teachings.

Lessons range from showing us how to play again to teaching us about illness within ourselves from storing unresolved, negative emotions. The roles our pets play in our lives is directly proportional to our needs.

These selfless teachers appear when the student is ready.… Continue

Added by Nancy A. Kaiser on May 23, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

CDI 3* Lamplight, Freestyle Results Now in!

Canadians were 2nd & 3rd in the Freestyle, Sat, May 22. Victoria Winter and Proton earned 68.100% for second, while Jacquie Brooks & Gran Gesto were third with 67.300%. Tomorrow morning is the GP Special, and Gary Vander Ploeg with Cezanne and Jacquie with Balmoral are scheduled to compete.

Added by Dressage Canada on May 22, 2010 at 8:01pm — No Comments

CDIs this weekend, May 21-23

Congrats to Gary Vander Ploeg & Cezanne, 2nd in the GP test at CDI3*
Lamplight in Wayne, Illinois on May 21. Victoria Winter & Proton
were 4th, Jacqueline Brooks & Gran Gesto were 5th. Freestyle is Sat
eve, we're watching the scores. We're also waiting for results from the
first CDI of the European Tour, CDI Weisbaden.

Added by Dressage Canada on May 22, 2010 at 7:49pm — No Comments

Will someone be my Fairy"?

I'm getting frustrated by my lack of ability to plan and motivate myself. I have a 5 year old here, she's had the… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 22, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

"My Horse is Worried about my Crutches"

Randy,

I have the privilege of haven a BLM. He's as faithful as a true freind. But every since i had a spill off my dads 1/4 horse and broke my leg, he… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 22, 2010 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Bit for Western Pleasure

Dear Julie,

I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition?

Thanks,

Kim

Kim,

In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb bit. Horses five and under can be ridden two-handed in a snaffle. As the horse advances in his training and you are doing more advanced stuff, your horse will probably work…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on May 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment