One Old Cow Girl
Linda Peterson was a former guest on my podcast - Straight From the Horse's Mouth Radio Show - http://www.straightfromthehorsesmouthradioshow.com/057. Linda is a real Canadian Cow Girl who lives a happy,…
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Added by Paula Slater on November 29, 2015 at 11:11am —
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Willie Nelson is known the world over for his music but what you might not know is Willie Nelson has a love and passion for horses. Willie grew up watching the old cowboys like Roy Rogers and Gene Autry and that what he wanted to be "They rode horses and sang songs" as Willie said. Today not only does he ride horses and sing songs but he has also rescued and rehabilitated over 70 horses headed to slaughter.http://www.hrtv.com/willie
Added by Molly McGill on December 31, 2014 at 11:17am —
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If there is an annual pony day, it should be Christmas. The reason is obvious, but if you didn’t get your wish, read this:
I’m a Dressage Queen with an unlikely soft spot for vertically-challenged horses. Too often they get small patience from humans who treat them with low regard. Or at the very least, these condensed equines are under-estimated–they are smart, tough, and very athletic. In the last few years that I’ve…
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Added by Anna Blake on December 26, 2014 at 9:00am —
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You’ve had this happen. Someone finds out you have a horse and they ask, “Do you know my sister’s friend, Diane. She has a horse.” Like there are eleven of us in the state.
People who own horses are a wide and diverse group. We divide ourselves by breed and riding discipline.…
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Added by Anna Blake on September 26, 2014 at 9:00am —
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EFO York Region is packing up some of their stock to attend the Tiara Equine Open House in Stouffville this Sunday OCTOBER 14th! We are excited to be a part of this new venture by Meagan Maloney a certified equine canada Coach and eventing and dressage trainer based out of Stouffville
.... We will be on site with our fall and winter riding fashions at…
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Added by Equestrian Factory Outlet on October 9, 2012 at 5:30pm —
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Amazing Breeze
Amazing Breeze is a sweet 3 year old mare who has never been raced. She is a lovely, quiet mare that will be suitable for any discipline. Breeze currently stands at 15.3hh and has been working well under saddle.…
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Added by Adena Springs Retirement Program on July 21, 2012 at 10:39am —
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King Rush is a handsome 16.3hh bay gelding. He had a year off from work where he lived his life grazing in a large field. King is now currently back in work under saddle and is becoming stronger by the day. He is ridden at walk, trot and canter with ease. Would be suitable as a hack/pleasure horse.…
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Added by Adena Springs Retirement Program on July 21, 2012 at 10:28am —
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Gypsy Eyes is a sound eleven year old chestnut TB mare standing approx 16.1hh. Gypsy was found discarded by her previous owner after having a couple of foals and rescued by Adena Springs Retirement Program this past fall (she is no longer suitable for breeding). She her rescue Gypsy has been in training with the program and has been going under tack walk, trot and canter. She is a kind, friendly and loving mare who deserves a…
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Added by Adena Springs Retirement Program on June 7, 2012 at 5:21pm —
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We all make resolutions, and sadly, many of us will never realize these often lofty goals. And what do we do then? We wonder why. First, why did we make the resolution in the first place, and if we are the introspective type, what is it about us that prevented us from reaching our target. But to answer these questions, we’d probably have to have a window into our unconscious. And really, we may just not have the time or patience for psychoanalysis.…
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Added by claire Dorotik on January 1, 2012 at 12:02am —
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Last week I had a bit of a Christmas rant (read) and declared I would celebrate…
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Added by Anna Blake on November 11, 2011 at 8:36am —
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I saw the first holiday decorations come out a few days before Halloween. I did not burst into a rousing rendition of Here Comes Santa Claus. Christmas is not my holiday.
Thanksgiving is my holiday; low expectations and high reward factors. It is a holiday…
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Added by Anna Blake on November 4, 2011 at 9:30am —
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I fell in love with horses all over again this week. Yes, it was a pretty short fall and yes, it does happen every week. And no, it never gets old. Does my enthusiasm make me seem less professional?
It has been also been one of those weeks when most of my clients are having challenges with their horses. Some of the challenges are old ones and some are brand new but regardless of origin or cause- a challenge is an opportunity by another name.…
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Added by Anna Blake on October 7, 2011 at 8:31am —
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Allergies & Skin Health
An allergy is an exaggerated response from the immune system to a substance in the environment, called an allergen. Although horses can become allergic to things they eat, inhale, or touch, insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH or "sweet itch") is…
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Added by SmartPak Equine on August 25, 2011 at 12:00pm —
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Dog Days of Summer at Infinity Farm.
New Olympic Sport: Synchronized Napping …
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Added by Anna Blake on July 15, 2011 at 7:59am —
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Saw this video of Silva Martin (eventer Boyd Martin's wife) on
Eventing Nation. She's doing a dressage freestyle on Sea Lord, an OTTB that was campaigned by eventers Boyd Martin and Philip Dutton, but was later turned over to Silva as a dressage prospect.
Check out Silva and…
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Added by Me & My Big Girl on June 28, 2011 at 10:30am —
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I was being half-mauled by a terrier. I was running an errand in an urban office and the dog’s owner was horrified. She apologized, explaining that her dog never did that.
In the dogs’ defense, I have a very special stink to my feet. I carry with me a cornucopia of delightful smells from several species in my barn. I smell like an exception to the…
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Added by Anna Blake on May 6, 2011 at 8:00am —
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My wonderful son asked me last week what I wanted for Christmas, muttering that it was probably too late to order on-line to get something by Christmas. I went to the wonderful book site (amazon) and found that I could get any amount of horsie books by Christmas, and I asked for "Riding and Schooling Horses" by Harry D. Chamberlin, the Captain of the US Cavalry teams for international competition so long ago. This book,…
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Added by Jackie Cochran on December 26, 2010 at 1:00pm —
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Choosing a Horse to Suit YouThere are three main criteria for judging the suitability of a horse for you: confidence, dominance, and sensitivity.
ConfidenceConfidence can sometimes be described as bravery. It’s largely a product of environment, but horses are all born with different amounts of confidence. Some horses can build confidence more easily than others, and…
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Added by Lindsey Forkun on April 20, 2010 at 9:00am —
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The Incredible Shrinking Leg (or How To Avoid Losing Your Stirrups!)
I've been giving a bunch of seat and leg position riding lessons lately, and I've discovered some interesting things about the correlation of the pelvis, lower leg, and losing
your stirrups.…
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Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on March 28, 2010 at 12:56pm —
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There are a lot of questions about sponsorship that pop up regularly on bulletin boards. From the other side of the sponsorship request, here are my "Sponsorship 101" tips:
• I would recommend targeting companies you are familiar with and already use and like their products or services.
• Before contacting anyone, do a bit of research on the company. Find out who they already sponsor, in what area… if they already have a ton of riders in your geographical area, your chances are…
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Added by Patricia at ECOGOLD on March 12, 2010 at 2:30pm —
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