Do you know how to tell if your horse is just the right weight?
Fat and obese horses are now at epidemic levels in Britain, the charity World Horse Welfare has warned. The charity released findings of a major survey indicating the public has trouble recognizing an obese horse and the health concerns that can generate.
More than half of 2150 members of the general public surveyed either did not correctly recognise an overweight horse or, if…
I believe this year will be a hot one for you. You will be moving so fast, it will be impossible to stay in touch. Keep up the good work. You are giving your horse a lot of attention and affection. He needs both at the moment as he is just coming out of a serious training period. Leaving the past behind may be good for you, who really knows? It will depend on your… Continue
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Happy Birthday! A really interesting year lies ahead. Horses you met a long time ago make a reappearance in your barn. Some things just have to happen, don't question anything. Just when you think that nothing good comes your way, something magical happens and you will be able to ride that magnificent steed. A great year for taking all the riding lessons which you had promised yourself.… Continue
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Happy Birthday ! Take control of your year. Set aside time once a day, just for you and your horse. It is your life and how you feel about yourself will be reflected by your horse's behaviour. Communication is key this year, and you will begin to focus on your goals. Changes abound as well, so take things easy. Check your horse's hooves more regularly.
Happy Birthday Aries! A fabulous year for those overseas trips which you have been postponing. This year you will be able to take stock of your life. Changes to your career will be putting you in the limelight. You are a bit shy about… Continue
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Has anyone else noticed how much fantastic content we have on Barnmice?!
With millions of pages viewed in 2010 alone, we realized that we needed lots more space to show off our wealth of videos, articles, blog posts, stories and much…
Dr. James Warson, neurosurgeon and the only physician in the world exclusively specializing in equestrian health, is launching a new column just for our community called "Ask the Doctor".
Dr. Warson is a renowned physician and writer. He is a distinguished military surgeon who served in Viet Nam. He is also an avid horseman and previous owner of J&J Farms training and show barn which produced…
The show has been a super success apparently,and has been on Oman TV running in full length...the papers are full of reports and pictures,and last night at a gala dinner given fittingly I thought by the Ministry of Finance,the Government of Oman congratulated and thanked the entire crew and all performers in this gigantic event. The bottom line...."The Sultan was very pleased!" The three hunderd horses…
A year of major accomplishments, and happy changes. You are a risk taker, and this year all of your attempts will pay off handsomely. You may be asked to travel quite a lot. Your chances of competing are excellent, be brave and diplomatic and the year will be good to you. Your expression says it all. Your horse is young and could be mistaking your aids, be patient with him, remember, only the most highly… Continue
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Scorpio: Happy Birthday Scorpios! A very prosperous year is ahead for you,
changes will be made at your barn, these changes will be better suited
to your horses'needs at this moment.Take some time during the coming
month to take care of your own health as well. You are looking at your horse with different eyes this month as well and
are beginning to realise that change will begin with you. Your circle of friends are rooting for you, so go out there and make
your… Continue
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A group of top-level horse vets has written to FEI head Princess Haya outlining their concerns about the FEI's recent decision to allow non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in equestrian competition.
Copies of the letter to Princess Haya from the veterinarians were also sent to Sven Holmberg (FEI 1st Vice-President), Chris Hodson (FEI 2nd Vice-President), Alex McLin (FEI… Continue