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As humans we love to look on the bright side, we love our silver linings and positive spins. We love to feel moved and inspired. Sorry, but I don’t have anything like that for you today. What I’m here to share with you i ...
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Galvayne's groove grows out above the gumline. By the time the horse is fifteen, this groove will reach halfway to the top edge of the tooth. By the time the horse is twenty, the groove may run the full length of the tooth. By the mid-twenties, the groove no longer meets the gum ...
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Where I live, there is a foot of snow on the ground right now. This means that outdoor riding is limited. I have the luxury of riding indoors now, but it hasn't always been that way. When I was growing up, we had a choice of wading through the snow if we wanted to ride, or waitin ...
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The scientific name for this skin condition is dermatophilus, but it’s more commonly known as rain rot or rain scald. Rain scald is rare during the dry, sunny summer months. But when the weather turns cooler, darker and damper, and horses are putting on a denser winter coat that ...
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So how do horses comfortably sleep standing up? The 'stay apparatus' of the forelegs and 'check apparatus' (functions of the leg tendons and ligaments) of the hind locks their legs while they sleep so they don’t fall over. They activate these apparatuses by standing square and ro ...
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Several top equestrians lost their lives or were badly injured in 2014. The eventing world took a double hit in June when two riders died on the same day. A German died due to a rotational fall and a Canadian rider suffered cardiac arrest on course. Top polo player Carlos Gracida ...
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We know riding can be a risky sport, and we can reduce the risk by using protective equipment and learning about good riding and safety with horses. But even the most careful and safety conscious of us might not have thought of these odd hazards. ...
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One argument used by barefoot advocates against shoeing is that it was a fad that caught on, and continues to hold us, even though there’s no real reason to shoe a horse, and all horses are better off without shoes. The folks that run The Barefoot Horse website explain that 'Hors ...
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Somebody called me an equestrian writer. The label makes me cringe. Most people would ride their horse, enjoy themselves and then would largely forget about it unless something really outstanding happened. But every time I ride, I feel a pressure to look for something to write ab ...
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While riding the other day, I noticed there were few bugs. The only thing I noticed were very small mosquitoes landing on my horse's neck. We tend to think of early summer as peak mosquito season. But the mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus are more likely to be active in t ...
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I came across an article on ice harvesting in an old book that was written locally. One of the benefits of living in the cold and snowy north is that normally our lakes freeze over solidly in the winter. Before there were electric-powered refrigerators, the winter months, when th ...
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14th Jul 2014 |
Horse Fiction |
Moose
A few moments passed before Jane glanced up at the stairs. She heard the familiar creak of the shower as the water turned on. Her heart pounded a little quicker in her chest. She found herself standing and heading towards the door. Her bare feet hit the weathered wood of the porc ...
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The eventing world has again attracted some unwanted attention following the unfortunate deaths of two top riders on one day. Thirty-year-old Canadian Jordan McDonald died after falling during an event in Somerset. Twenty-five year-old German rider Benjamin Winter was killed duri ...
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4th Jul 2014 |
Horse Fiction |
Moose
Jane’s chest collapsed in on her heart, as if it was bearing a thousand pounds. A sick, eerie feeling quickly filled her stomach as her mind spun around his words and worked to unravel them. Her thoughts became one tangled mess of incomprehensible words and phrases that she could ...
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Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. That’s Murphy’s Law. It’s also been called sod’s law or Finagle's Law. If you ride or own a horse, you’ll know that Murphy’s Law is a strong force. You’ve probably experienced it yourself. No matter how carefully you’ve prepared, how much ...
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Everyone needs a mentor. We all need those people who lift us up when we are down, help us see the possibilities, and support even our smallest steps towards our goals.
Around the corner from where I live, an unassuming gravestone marks the place where a very special man now l ...
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There's horse hair up your nose, in your eyes, stuck to your shirt and in your own hair. Happily, shedding season has arrived in North America. I've noticed this spring that the horses have started shedding a bit late. Horses start shedding their thick winter coat in response to ...
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Six horses in Tennessee have been put in quarantine after testing positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. Horse owners in the state are being advised to test for the virus. Equine Infection Anemia is most commonly spread from horse to horse through mosquitoes. The insect draws blo ...
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As spring slowly breaks here in the northern hemisphere, many of us will finally be able to access trails that have been deep in snow for the last few months. Even some people who are normally able to head out have been slowed down by this extreme winter. That first time you head ...
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I don't like to complain, but there are a few things that make me jealous of my horse. I probably wouldn't want to be a horse, but if I were, these things would make me happy.
I'll admit I have accumulated a lot of shoes over the years. However, I certainly don't get footwear ...
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I just realized that my horse is eighteen years old now! That means she's entering her senior years. Many regard fifteen as senior. Most horses don't know this however, and continue to preform with the vigor of a youngster. But inside, things are changing and it may be time to pa ...
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All curb bits, whether they are English, western or driving bits should be used with a curb chain or strap. Although the curb chain or strap looks very small compared to many other parts of a bridle, it's really very important for both the comfort of the horse and for the effecti ...
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Here are 20 amazing and mind-blowing horse facts that I bet you didn't know. The Chestnut above a horse’s knee is where the hoof grew from back when the Eohippus was living. So really, Horse’s have 8 hooves! A horse’s hoof is made out of the same material as human fingernails. ...
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Of course, we should be giving thanks every day. However, autumn is the time to gather friends and family in our comfortable homes to celebrate the bounty of the summer's growing season. Lots of places have a year round growing season too, but in the northern hemisphere, spring p ...
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Ever fallen off a horse? What was the one thing your instructor told you? I think I may know, Or well so this is what my instructor says... If you fall off a horse get straight back on. If you don’t get back on a horse after a fall you won’t have a happy thought about that ride, ...
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The fastest way to improve your riding skills is to take riding lessons. Group lessons are great, but the one-on-one feedback that a coach can provide during a private lesson can be even more valuable. Don't be afraid to take lessons from different coaches, as all will have a sli ...
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I have some very strong feelings about riding helmet use. I've had two concussions, one because of a fall from a horse, another thanks to a drunk driver (but that's another soapbox). So, I am always excited to see the progress of a group called Riders4Helmets.
How did Riders4H ...
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I recently had a day when I was beating myself up for feeling flu-ish and tired and kept thinking, I want my pony! My little dog looked up at me as if to say, 'aren't I good enough, mom?' He is after all, a champion snuggle buddy, with a talent for cuddling against you with the p ...
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Since the beginning of time, there has always been a certain communication barrier between horses and humans, mostly due to our unfortunate inability to learn to speak their language. This dictionary serves to break down that barrier by proving riders with a translation for what ...
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Since the beginning of time, there has always been a certain communication barrier between horses and humans, mostly due to our unfortunate inability to learn to speak their language. This dictionary serves to break down that barrier by proving riders with a translation for what ...
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Most of us do everything we can to keep our horses safe, content and comfortable. It's hard to imagine that not everyone thinks that way. Here are a few horse events that leave horse lovers shaking their heads.
The celebration of Gypsy and Traveller lifestyle attracts thousand ...
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