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Added by Noche Miller on February 10, 2025 at 5:32pm — No Comments

The Convex Profile

It’s proud and beautiful. Sometimes considered coarse.…
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Added by Noche Miller on January 17, 2025 at 4:16pm — No Comments

The Oakley Diaries 53 - The Review

 As November went, we have begun doing a review of all the lessons and exercises that we learned years ago, a complete course. This means about 5 minutes on each exercise, just to confirm that he (and I) both know the exercise to an excellent degree.

  We have got through a lot of the exercises quickly, until I find one that he needs to work on, at least until he has it really good, and then the next. There are some he still tries to cut corners on, some he needs to re-learn, but by…

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Added by B. G. Hearns on December 9, 2024 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Crushed Velvet

The exact cause of crushed velvet is unknown.
 
That may be because there seem to be so many different causes.
 
Crushed velvet is also called puzzle coat, as well as many other names. It is when the hair…
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Added by Noche Miller on December 9, 2024 at 10:27am — No Comments

The Legend of the Bloody Shoulder.

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Added by Noche Miller on December 1, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

Hippomane

Horsemen tend towards the superstitious.…
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Added by Noche Miller on November 4, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

Whorls on the base of the neck

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Added by Noche Miller on October 9, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

Head banging, metal music lover Pretty Runaway Rocks Ontario Sires Maturity

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - PRETTY RUNAWAY, a Quarter Horse mare who went viral this spring for her head-banging moves to heavy metal music, posted an upset win in the $39,330 Ontario Sires Stakes Maturity at Ajax Downs on September 1.

Ridden by Tony 'TP' Phillips, Pretty Runaway, at 5 to 1 odds, broke well from post position three at the start of the 330-yard dash and was quickly in an early battle into a strong headwind with A Shades of Cold. The 7-year-old mare got her head in…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on September 4, 2024 at 4:03pm — No Comments

5 Common Horse Diseases: The Latest Info From an Equine Veterinarian

As a leader in equine nutrition science, Mad Barn thanks the Rider for featuring this story. To read the full version of this article, visit https://madbarn.ca/common-equine-diseases/

Horses are susceptible to many common illnesses and injuries that can impact their well being, performance, and longevity. Understanding common horse diseases is fundamental for everyone involved in equine care, as…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on September 4, 2024 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Canadian Equine Law Online Webinar

Seminar will be held Aug 29, 3-4pm EST.

Join our guest speaker, author and top Canadian Equine Lawyer - Catherine Willson on how the law impacts your horses, your business, and you!


A perfect opportunity for Farmers, racehorse owners, horse professionals,…
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Added by Barnmice Admin on August 27, 2024 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Rankins Host Successful Open House

For the second consecutive year, Beth and Tom Rankin hosted an Open House event at their St. Catharines based Standardbred breeding farm in co-operation with the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA).

The event on Saturday, May 25, promoted two horse themed contests - a Youth Literary Derby and a Youth Art Derby, coordinated by the BGRA, and sponsored by the Rankins. Complete rules and details for the contests can be found on the BGRA website.…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on May 29, 2024 at 11:04am — No Comments

American Woman Becomes First Female Camel Jockey To Compete In Esteemed C1 Championships In Dubai

Kentucky, USA - February 22, 2024 - Isabella Leslie, hailing from the U.S., is set to make history in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), this Saturday, February 24th, as she becomes with first American female camel jockey to compete in the esteemed C1 Championships, the only licensed all-female camel racing competition. Other countries participating in the…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 23, 2024 at 12:44pm — No Comments

U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge Raised Nearly a Half Million Dollars for Injured Polo Players and Their Families

Global, Sport-Inspired Brand Hosted Charitable Event at the USPA National Polo Center

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., February 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), was Title and Official Apparel Sponsor of the U.S. Polo Assn. 40-Goal Polo Challenge, the marquee fundraising event of the Polo Players Support Group (PPSG), hosted at the USPA…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 22, 2024 at 11:29am — No Comments

Daniel Coyle Flies To The Top In The $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Daniel Coyle (IRL), fresh off two European World Cup™ victories, continued his winning streak by clinching both first and second place.…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 5, 2024 at 8:29am — No Comments

Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI to Become Five Star in 2025

Management Proposals for 2025-2027 Now Being Accepted

Lexington, Kentucky – December 7, 2023 – The Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will move to the Five Star level starting in 2025. Equestrian…

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Added by Barnmice Admin on February 5, 2024 at 7:30am — No Comments

Survey on Problem Behavior in Horses

Dr Orla Doherty is gathering data on the impact of problem behaviors in horses on riders, handlers, and those working with horses, along with their strategies for addressing these issues. Dr Doherty is an Irish veterinarian with a Master's Degree in Animal Behavior and Welfare from Edinburgh University. She established the Animal Behavior Clinic in 1994 and has been addressing behavior issues in animals ever since. She kindly requests that as many people as possible take a moment to…

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Added by Wendy Koch on October 27, 2023 at 10:27pm — No Comments

"Not Today"

“Not Today”

MJ and I are old. Our joints ache at the best of times. Throw in ANYTHING, the weather, sleeping on the wrong side, MJ being bullied out in the paddock, a little bit of gas, and our whole system gets thrown out and we just can't do stuff that is easy when conditions are good.

Like my rides on MJ. In the past…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on September 23, 2023 at 10:36am — No Comments

I've Been Studying Horse Anatomy

I've Been Studying Horse Anatomy

I have been riding MJ for my riding lessons, walk, trot, halts and turns. I have also been riding my Home Horse with Shannon's help every Sunday, and last Sunday I made it to 22 minutes riding my Home Horse!!!! But there has been nothing new, nothing exciting and certainly nothing ground breaking in my riding this summer. Riding in the summer heat can get boring…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on September 9, 2023 at 10:25am — No Comments

Nutritional Considerations for Donkeys

Nutritional Considerations for Donkeys - A Balanced Bay Blog Post …



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Added by Madeline Boast on August 30, 2023 at 11:22am — No Comments

The Equine Microbiome and Hindgut Fermentation

The Equine Microbiome and Hindgut Fermentation - A Balanced Bay Blog Post …



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Added by Madeline Boast on August 30, 2023 at 11:20am — No Comments

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