It is well known that a prejudice exists in the showjumping world against mares and it is not without some cause. Mares can be harder to ride, more highly strung and sensitive, and much more likely to accept suggestions rather than demands from a rider. While it is true that mares do not suit all riders, and few beginners, riders aiming at higher levels should not overlook them. That renowned sensitivity for which mares are famous can be channeled into carefulness with…
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EVEN MARK TODD CAN BE LED ASTRAY - PART 7
So is there one King of thoroughbred sires in the sport horse world? Many of you already have your personal favourite, which is wonderful because personal favourites reinforces an emotional connection with horses and this gives the horse world added strength….and it is the emotional connection between human and horse that ensures we avoid treating horses as machines.
HYPERION – SMALL BUT STUNNING
My own personal favourite is Hyperion.…
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HYPERION – SMALL BUT STUNNING
My own personal favourite is Hyperion.…
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Added by William Micklem on August 28, 2009 at 4:00am — 18 Comments
EVEN MARK TODD CAN BE LED ASTRAY – Part 4
It is to the advantage of the European stud books to be quiet about their thoroughbred genes as they develop their highly successful brands…and that is what most have become. They are often presented as breeds but in fact they are brands, and part of a marketing system rather than a method of showing the true breeding of horses. A number of leading sires are even approved by all the major European stud books, and therefore have registered offspring in different stud books. In addition many…
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