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Major Behavior Types in Horses

In their everyday need for survival, horses have created a communication system that is noteworthy. Wild horses are like a society of nomadic people who have leaders of leaders. Because nature’s habitat for horses is open range-land,…

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Added by Carolyn Resnick on March 3, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

My Ride with Jane Savoie

I had a birthday last weekend, and I got the most incredible gift. It was given to me by Sammie, but when I really think about it, the gift was made possible by Jane Savoie. (For those of you who have been living under a rock, Jane is one of the most well-known names in dressage, with a list of accomplishments too numerous to detail here.)

You already know that I have had my share of challenges with…

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Added by saddlebroke on March 2, 2010 at 9:18pm — 3 Comments

Insurance 101 with Mike King - Horse Insurance and Related Coverages

In previous postings, we have discussed some points related to insuring the horse itself… but what about other horse related insurance policies that are also considered somewhat specialized?

Several types of coverage pop into my mind and we will post information on the first here and now:

1. Farm insurance:

This may seem all too obvious, but after many years working in the business, insurance that is actually designed for property where horses are present is actually… Continue

Added by Mike King on March 2, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Horses....understanding Partnership

So you are on your way to the barn. It's a beautiful day, and you have a perfect vision of what your ride will be like. You envision your horse standing at the gate waiting for your arrival, excited to leave his friends and hay, and to come inside and hang out with you.

When you get to the barn your horse has its hindquarters facing you, his head buried in the hay and all…

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Added by Gail Haynes on March 2, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

obesity

I had a pug that was over weight. He was 33pound and very had to get the weight off.I got it off once and got down to 27 pounds, but it didn't last long. Mind you when you have 3 dogs it was hard to keep them from eating the other guys food. He seemed to be happy though. We had to put him down just last month as he lost bowel and bladder function. The Vet said there was nothing that could be done as he had nerve damage and spine problems which she said was no cure for. Miss the big guy alot. We… Continue

Added by Corrie Dunn on March 2, 2010 at 10:11am — No Comments

Spring is here! Colour Green Didin't Extinct!

Even if it's just for today! Plus 10C, wonderful sunshine, green grass and a

happy horse = lovely day. Kingsley was allowed out in a separate

paddock today which was great considering the day was so beautiful.

There were horses in adjacent fields so he still had company and he

seemed happy about it. The fields at the new yard are in… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on March 2, 2010 at 6:48am — No Comments

Kingsley's New Home And Some Snippets From Today's Teaching

Kingsley all smug in his isolation box in his new home. All horses stay out of the main barn upon arrival so he will move rooms once it has been proven he doesn't carry any nasty viruses ;) He also has to be warmed before being allowed to join new field buddies so no turn out for 48hours. I am going to see him tomorrow and ride him if he seems settled reasonably well. We haven't ridden him for the last couple of days as were awaiting decision from our… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on March 2, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Monday march 1st

:Conditions: Monday night after work. Unable to hack. Ring very busy with beginer lessons. Both horses really light rides - essentially warm up only

Caddymaster: snaffle. Overall very good ride. In the snaffle, he is more apt to put his tongue out. This happens more on the left rein. Today I thought of keeping him really straight on the left rein - almost thinking counterbent in the neck - VERY good idea (again - duh)

(Caddy for…

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Added by liz call, md on March 1, 2010 at 8:34pm — No Comments

My First Post

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to be here on the Barn Mice community. It is amazing to me how far technology has come and how easy it is to connect with great, new people through networks like this one.

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Lynn Palm. I have been a trainer, clinician, instructor and showman for 40 years. My most famous equine partner was… Continue

Added by Lynn Palm on March 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 7 Comments

A little trick for calming a nervous horse.

We have all been there, you are out at the barn ready to load your horse on the trailer or go for a ride and your horse is wired for sound. They could be fired up for any sort of reason but all you know is your horse is prancing, head held high, jumpy and showing the whites of his eyes. It is obvious your horse is nervous or scared so how do you calm him down so you can handle him in a safe calm manner. I have a trick I use to help settle a nervous horse. I am not sure where I picked this trick… Continue

Added by Steve Wawryk on March 1, 2010 at 2:35pm — 1 Comment

This Week in Horse History - March 1st Through March 7th

March 2-3, 2002 - The USET Reining Championship Qualifier was held. The competition was for a spot in the USET Reining Championship Semi-Finals, held in May. The top twenty riders from the Semi-Finals then progress to the $100,000 USET Reining Championship, held…

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Added by Paige Cerulli on March 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

March Horseyscope

Pisces - February 19 - March 20

Happy Birthday! A wonderful year lies ahead, lots of travel is in store . Some would even call it a

jet-setting kind of year for you. Even though things have been hectic and

changing all the time in the last few years, this year you will feel the effect

from those changes more than ever.Take a step back, you do not need to be in

control of everything. Your horse's health has been good for the last little

while, a little… Continue

Added by Barnmice Admin on March 1, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Casper from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society!

Casper is an approximately nine year old, grade gelding. He has a long, flowing mane and tale that make him the envy of every other horse! He has spent time with a professional trainer and learned to walk, trot and canter under saddle. He’s green and spooky, so he needs a confident rider who

can complete his training. $350 adoption fee.…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 1, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

February 28

weight 145

Conditions: nice day. good hacking. overall quiet ring until boogaloo

Caddymaster Great ride. Hacked before and after schooling in ring. rode in double

started with Kyra's ABC's much better than yesterday!! Then a bit of heather blitz's walk exercise

Approached warm up differently

1) if he is not good don't go on. i'e if the neck…

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Added by liz call, md on February 28, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Resisting the temptation of doing too much, too fast

After last week's rides I suffered from new pains in my back, the result of trying to change my riding posture. My new way of getting my shoulders in the right place works very well, but I got sore muscles in places that I did not realize I had muscles. Not only my back, but my hips and all of the muscles in front and to the outside of my thighs. After a few days of hobbling around I realized that I was being totally unrealistic about my physical fitness and my body's ability to…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on February 28, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

ONE WITH THE HERD - A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

I just joined a few days ago. I live with my herd of 16 horses and one steer in the interior grasslands of BC. I moved from Gibsons over ten years ago because I was

led to follow my hearts desire and move my animals to a place where

they could have the freedom of a wild herd. We live on 320 acres of

forests, hills and meadows, pristine land that fills me with joy and

new discovery even ten years later. Living in seclusion from the…

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Added by liz Mitten Ryan on February 28, 2010 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Saturday February 27th

Weight 145 - goal 135

Conditions: fun hacking with fresh slushy snow on the ground.

Caddy: Worked in ring with snaffle. Great hack through the woods before the ride. snow was close to knee deep in places and Caddy was excited and trotted a lot of the way.

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Added by liz call, md on February 28, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

February 26th

Horses day off. Spent quiet evening with dogs, fire and wine - trying to find good instructional video on starting passage piaffe. I watched the Hubertis Schmidt NEDA clinic on dressage clinic the intermediare II rider and didn't find any help for the pi/pa :(

Added by liz call, md on February 28, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

February 24th

conditions: snowy rainy so no turnout and no hacking before and after rides

Caddymaster "Caddy" My 12 yo swedish gelding by Master out of an Indus mare (same mare line as Minna Tinde's Don Charly) has shown PSG. I've earned both my bronze and silver medal on him. Presently he is coming back after a month of with a mystery illness (Lyme?)

Worked in snaffle still focusing on the connection, straightness and speed…

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Added by liz call, md on February 26, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

February 25th

Conditions: still raining all day so horses with no turn out. Rode after work. Ring very crowded with Caddy one other horse with Tia.

Caddy: rode in snaffle. Focused on speed control. Suppleness in neck and connection. Worked with lots of transitions. Needs to be rounder and more through, but I think I am on the right track. Difficult ride as jumping lesson going on in…

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Added by liz call, md on February 26, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments