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My Top Tips: Part 3

Please enjoy tips 21-30. I'm a big fan of number 23!

21. Good technique isn’t just about what the horse does over the jump.

22. When jumping a combination, don’t ride into it with too much pace because your horse will learn to jump flat and run on the landing. Give him time to adjust his weight onto his hocks.

23. Canter, rhythm, line. Get it right every time.

24. The better the approach the better the chance of the horse jumping…

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Added by Tim Stockdale on September 25, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

4 Tips On Breathing To Help You Relax When Riding Your Horse

The simplest, quickest, way to find relaxation on your horse is to BREATHE. Here are 4 quick tips to help you with your breathing.

Now, I know you're breathing or you wouldn't be reading this! But are you breathing in a way that promotes relaxation?

1. Let's find out. First, let's dissect what you do when you inhale. Stand up. Take in a really deep breath. Did your shoulders go up? If they did, you’re just breathing in your upper chest. And there's always tension…

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Added by Jane Savoie on September 25, 2009 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

What is the appropriate type of bit to use on your horse?

The bit that you use on your horse is quite a personal thing. It is like shoes really. Sometimes we just force ourselves to wear certain types shoes that we really shouldn’t just because they are in fashion not because they fit us. The same sometimes goes for saddles, boots, saddle cloths, nose bands and bits.

I personally have a lot of shoes that I rarely wear that have been bought over the years, some fit and some I just like the look of. I’m the same with bits. I have over a…

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Added by Megan Jones on September 25, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Contemplation

Contemplation, sometimes a good thing, sometimes a bad thing.

Will Roger's quote, "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today," is a good one for those of us who sometimes let our minds dwell on the past.

If that's the case for you - or someone you know - feel free to click on the link below and print out a copy of this painting/quote combo. Maybe it will help you adjust your focus.…

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Added by Karen Brenner on September 25, 2009 at 7:33am — No Comments

Equine Science: Weekly News and Trivia Question - September 25, 2009

Gosh, this week’s been rather quiet for science news in the equestrian world, so I’m afraid there isn’t that much to report, but here are a couple of stories to keep you informed.

Last week I reported that The Blue Cross were worried lots of horses would be carrying excess weight this winter but now over in Ireland the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) have different concerns.

They believe that the economic crisis has led to lots of… Continue

Added by Chloé Sharrocks on September 25, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Cameo Z just blows me away

That little boy does not put one wrong foot down. He is such a good boy for such a youngster. Here I was, with my niece getting him all ready for the National Foal Championships and CSH Breeder show. Driving along, I was watching the time getting nervous as I was worried I was going to get to the RCRA late and miss the first class. We ended up pulling into the parking lot at 9:50am. My friend Jane helped me unload him and we literally ran to the office and then into the arena. I just made… Continue

Added by Sarah on September 24, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Poodles as Horses...and other animals!

Poodle doodles: Dogs are transformed into pandas, horses and even snails in a barking mad grooming craze

They may resemble pandas, buffalos and camels - but these animals are actually poodles, all competing for the title of top dog at 'creative grooming' shows across the U.S.

Something of a canine fancy dress contest, it takes just two hours for owners to transform their pets, which are sheared and coloured to… Continue

Added by Katherine on September 23, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

looking for a cross.

hello everyone,

my name is jay and i'm looking for a horse to spend the next few years with while i get back into horses. i am debating weather going to buy a yearling or go to a breeder looking for a certin horse. Last year i went to the equine affaire and met a beautiful horse that was a standardbred/draft cross. i've never drooled or wanted a horse like him as bad as i did, and i thought maybe i'd get over it when i got home. But now i'm looking to buy a horse to work with… Continue

Added by Jay on September 22, 2009 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

Performance Horse Handler Certificate - NEW FOR 2010

This is great news!

University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus Partners with REACH in Clinton to Deliver New Equine Training Certificate Ridgetown, September 10, 2009

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus is excited to announce that it will be partnering with the Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) to deliver a new Performance Horse Handler Certificate at the REACH facilities in Clinton.

The new two-semester Performance Horse Handler Certificate… Continue

Added by Sarah at HorseJobs.ca on September 21, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Paige Presents: This Week in Horse History - September 21st through 26th

September 21, 2002 – For the first time ever, the United States driving team won the Silver Medal at the Four-In-Hand Driving World Championship. Previously the best finish for the United States team in the event had been fourth. In 2002, though, the United States placed second, with the Netherlands coming in first and Germany coming in third. The Driving Championship was part of the 2002 World Equestrian Games, which were held in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

For more… Continue

Added by Paige Cerulli on September 21, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

New Horse, First Show

My boyfriend and I took my horse to a Canadian Horse show... our first show together. I was a little worried about how each of us would handle the event, but I am thrilled that the little lad was stellar and his humans had a great time. By day 3 he was getting a little stir crazy, since at home he is never in a stall, but with lots of walking and exploring, he settled down... and he was wonderful in the show ring. We even came home with some pretty "souvenirs". :)

We would like to… Continue

Added by Ferrous on September 21, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Honeymoon in Purgatory

In my last post, I mentioned the new home I had picked out for Sammie, in Clancy's backyard. Amazingly, though I live in a community with loads of equestrian zoned real estate, bridle paths that wind through the streets, miles and miles of trails into the foothills and mountains, and even a public park with two large arenas and a round pen, when I bought Sammie, I had only three public board options within 10 miles, and none of them would be suitable.

There was one nice facility,… Continue

Added by saddlebroke on September 20, 2009 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

NEWBIE ON THE BLOCK

Hello everyone! Hope you are enjoying the BEAUTIFUL summer/fall weather! Just joined Barnmice yesterday. I think this is the most fascinating, colourful and truly people & animal web sites I have ever seen! CONGRATULATIONS all you BARNMICE!!! Sharon

Added by Sharon McBride-Pine on September 19, 2009 at 6:11am — 2 Comments

This Sunday 9/20 - Animal Matters Radio (Darwin's Natural Pet Food)

Please join us this Sunday, September 20th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on BlogTalkRadio via The Health & Harmony Radio Network (HHRN) where we have our Animal Matters Radio show, and will be talking with Darwin’s Natural Pet Products!

Use the following link to listen live or to pick up the archive anytime:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthandharmonynetwork/2009/09/21/Animal-Matters--Real-Food-Its-Not-Just-For-People

Darwin’s Makes it Easy and Affordable to Feed… Continue

Added by Christianna Capra on September 18, 2009 at 12:27pm — No Comments

My Top Tips: Part Two

I hope these tips are helping everyone. Here are tips 11-20:

11. As a rider you too need to be warmed up. Through warming up you should release tight muscles. Warming up helps prevent stiffness and injury to both horse and rider.

12. It is important to get your horse’s body and his state of mind prepared for what you are going to ask him to do.

13. Get the basics right and you will have a firm foundation for jumping.

14. It is a…

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Added by Tim Stockdale on September 18, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

4 Tips for Riding a Great Dressage Test

When it comes to riding a polished dressage test, preparation is the key to success. So I want give you some competition tips to help you have the best experience possible.

Before I get started with the actual tests, I want to just talk in general about riding dressage tests because there’s a lot of things that they all have in common.

1. MEMORIZE YOUR TEST

The first thing is that you need to know your test. I mean REALLY know it. Even though…

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Added by Jane Savoie on September 18, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Equine Science: Weekly News and Trivia Question - September 18, 2009

Greetings to all our regular visitors and any of our first time readers – I hope you’re all well and for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere fitting in lots of riding before the winter nights start drawing in soon.

This week on Equine Science Blog I’ll be taking a look at equine obesity, horse feed packaging, how microchips may soon be replaced with iris readings and finally the science behind mucking out a stable!

With many of us now experiencing autumn weather… Continue

Added by Chloé Sharrocks on September 18, 2009 at 3:09am — No Comments

Malachi

I wrote about Molly giving birth to Malachi a while back and thought I'd give you an update.

Malachi was given away to a new home once he was weaned as I couldnt afford to keep him & didn't end up buying him.

The new owners didnt do anything with him and at 13months he was given back to Molly's mum as he was "dangerous". He wasnt dangerous at all, he was just an unhandled baby!

My hubby bought him for me when he turned 13 months and he's now 17 months and is doing really… Continue

Added by Ami on September 17, 2009 at 5:34pm — 3 Comments

Riding is a Passion!

This week's horse painting/quote combo is about passion! And the painting "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" pictures some riders who are passionate about their sport!

Click here to download and print this new To Do List.

Added by Karen Brenner on September 17, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

chloe jet charlie

chloe and jet have been out for a great hack today great sunshine and lots of fun going to take jet free jumping tomorrow first time he will have done this wish me luck

Added by Anne Marie Turnbull on September 16, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments