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my wonderful horse

hello every one
i have a horse that has just had a super bad ingury he was found in the feild we called the vet and he tore his tendent and almost died. he has had lots of help and is on the road to recovery. he is an amazing horse and may never be ridden again so hopefully he wil be fine.

Added by Maria Abrams on January 20, 2010 at 5:58pm — 3 Comments

Tummy Out! Find Your Strong and Supple Core and Release Tension

“Tummy out, tummy out,” I heard in lesson after lesson when I rode in Germany at Etoile International Equestrian Academy under the direction of Stephan Kiesewetter, chief trainer. Tummy out? I’d never heard such a direction from a dressage instructor, yet when I did it, I felt my lower back fill out and hip joints relax, the mobility of my lumbar spine increased while my upper torso stabilized, and I sat deeper. I found it easier to follow each big, bouncy stride—in fact, my horse gave bigger,… Continue

Added by Sit_the_Trot on January 20, 2010 at 4:30pm — 7 Comments

World's Tallest Horse over 20 Hands

No tall tale

Deforest enews

Waiting patiently in the barn before the historic event Tuesday morning, big “Jake” was standing quietly covered in a green blanket, calm and collected despite the palpable buzz around him, like a veteran prizefighter before a heavyweight title bout.

And make no doubt about it, big Jake is a heavyweight.

Valicia Denson’s Smokey Hollow Farm in Dekorra was the site for the much-anticipated match-up between Jake, a nine-year-old Belgian… Continue

Added by Susan on January 20, 2010 at 9:34am — 7 Comments

Fantastic Show in Thermal Jan 15-17!

We're finally home! After a long four day weekend my mom, Chance, and I all made it back safely. We had a fabulous weekend! Chance was so well behaved and he acted like a total pro. Unfortunately Teri couldn't make it over to California but another Arizona horse trainer, Kim Yacabucci, was able to help warm me up on Friday and Saturday. Here's all the details!

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Added by Catherine Chamberlain on January 18, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

"Don't Panic"...

... those were the first words in a message from our barn owner... so what do I do?

That's right, I panic.

My boyfriend and I drop everything and we race to the barn. We arrive at the barn to find The Squirt looking quite unconcerned.

The Squirt:

"Munch munch. Do I really have to come in? Can't you see that I'm eating?"

*head disappears into bale*

"Munch munch."

*Wanders to other side of bale as 'Mom' approaches*

"Munch munch. I don't… Continue

Added by Ferrous on January 18, 2010 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Help become a better rider

This blog is about how to help other riders get stronger legs and core strength. If you have any questions or answers then you can fell like you can add what you think.

Added by Stephanie Good on January 18, 2010 at 1:47pm — 2 Comments

Any Advice for BHS Stage One?

Hi everyone. I know that I'm asking a lot of questions, but I'm taking my Stage One in the summer and I need all the help that I can get. Any comments on the day, or help on the syllabus would be really great. Thanks guys!

Added by TheLaughingCow on January 18, 2010 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

Meet Paco!

Paco is the first horse all participants meet when they first start our program because of his wonderful personality. He is a Quarter Horse, Dun in color (some call him Buckskin) and 15hh. He is 20 years old. He has done it all in his life from cows to barrels and everything in between. While he will accommodate our riders who prefer English equitation, he is a cowboy horse through and through. He is a dream in the saddle who neck reins better… Continue

Added by Borrowed Freedom Equine Therapy on January 18, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

This Week in Horse History - January 18th Through January 24th

This Week in Horse History - January 18th Through January 24th

January 18th, 1909 – Today, in 1909, the National Western Stock Show opened in the National Amphitheater in Denver. Admission was 25 cents. The stock show included cattle breeds along with a horse show portion, which featured draft horses and Saddlebreds. The stock show first opened in 1906. In 2006 its attendance reached a record 726,972 people. In 2009 there were more than 16,000 entries in the horse show…

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Added by Paige Cerulli on January 18, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Freestyle to Music Clinic Report

How many times have you been driving down the road with the radio on when you've heard one of your favorite songs and thought, 'That would make a great dressage freestyle'? Or, how many videos have you seen of darling children on sweet ponies, in costume, riding a fun test to a catchy tune? I know I have done both, but then when you watch the extremely complex and polished Kurs… Continue

Added by KatyM., Community News on January 18, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

We're glad to be a member of the Barnmice community!

Special Horses Inc. is a 501(c)3 pending non-profit organization that facilitates fundraising efforts for, and promotes awareness of, 501(c)3 equine organizations. These organizations directly rescue, foster, rehabilitate, or rehome equines in need, or are equine assisted therapy, hippotherapy or therapeutic riding facilities.

In 2009, we sponsored four fundraising events launched via our website (www.specialhorses.org) and the Chronicle of… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on January 17, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Snow

Hi!

Here are some pictures of me and a pony called Pepsi. She is owned by the riding school but I get to ride her a lot for free. We took a short ride in the snow and it was really nice even though she was very spirited.…

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Added by Mathilda Langlet on January 17, 2010 at 12:48pm — 1 Comment

Sore, Achy Muscles

It FINALLY got warmer this week!

Wednesday morning it still was in the upper 20's F, and when I took my lesson at 1:00 PM the ring was just starting to thaw out. I figured it would barely be warm enough to use the bit (mullen mouth snaffle), though Mia was not too sure about that! I changed back to my jumping saddle because riding in my…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on January 17, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

The Better Your Horse Behaves for Your Farrier, The Better Job Your Farrier Can Do

The better your horse behaves for your farrier, the better job your farrier can do.

Let's face it. No one wants to have to pick out a hoof with a horse that is behaving badly. Neither does your farrier. It's hard enough to keep your own feet out of the way and not get stepped on on a good day, let alone trying to wrestle around…

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Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on January 17, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Thanks for the invite Barbara!

I am so glad that Barbara got in touch with Special Horses, Inc. I have an account here but I thought it would be better to open a new one for the program rather than have a personal page.

I love what I see and will set up Special Horses, Inc too asap! I can't wait to meet the Barn mice community :)

Added by Borrowed Freedom Equine Therapy on January 16, 2010 at 6:01pm — No Comments

WTF? Is Khary Out To Kill Me?????

Well Wednesday night I was helping bring in the horses and I grabbed Our Arbian Mare, Khary by her halter and brought her in well she ran in her stall and my hand got stuck in her halter and she slammed my left ribs on the wall twice and popped one of my ribs out..... This is the second time she has hurt me now..... I think she has it in for me and wants to kill me... I dont know though...........

Added by Meghan Rainey on January 16, 2010 at 4:49pm — 1 Comment

Need Advice with Trouble Pony...

This pony that I read won't stop rushing when she's behind, and won't stop pausing and pooping whenever she has to trot on or is in front. I've tried giving her taps behind and infront of the leg beforehand but it doesn't work, as well as putting on a firmer leg. Any advice anybody?????? I don't want to keep stopping others in my lesson by this stubborn pony! :) Please comment and give advice!

Added by TheLaughingCow on January 15, 2010 at 3:36pm — 3 Comments

Sit the Trot Better and Don’t Lose Your Stirrups

I have been giving a bunch of seat and leg position riding lessons lately, and we've discovered some interesting things about the correlation of the pelvis, lower leg, and losing your stirrups.

Does this ever happen to you?

Do you lose your stirrups in the sitting trot?

Does your horse slow down in the sitting trot or when you work without stirrups?

Does your knee come out over the front of the saddle when you’re in the sitting trot or canter?

Does…

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Added by Jane Savoie on January 15, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Best of William Micklem - 6 - THE YOUNG WILL JUDGE THE OLD

I remember the occasion well. It was the Fourburrow Pony Club camp in Cornwall, in the south west of England. I was 12 and a typical thin gangly kid. As you can see in the photograph above I was six foot tall on stick legs and all curled up on a 14.2 pony....my brilliant mare Charlie's Aunt. So what did my coach do? She took away my irons and made me ride and jump all morning with no stirrup irons, just like so many coaches have done before…

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Added by William Micklem on January 15, 2010 at 4:00am — 9 Comments

Horse Nutrition: Prebiotics or Probiotics for Horses

There are different terms tossed around today in relation to gut health. Terms such as prebiotics, probiotics, and direct-fed-microbials are all used and sometimes cause confusion for horse people. The technical definitions are below.

Prebiotic – products that can't be digested by the animal but does promote the growth…

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Added by Equine Nutrition @ Purina on January 14, 2010 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment