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Sorry for the stock photo, but I wanted to review this blanket. I left the blanket with Phoenix so it is not like I could just take a picture of it. I also love this picture and it makes me smile to think back on all the good times with...
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Many of us who have horses also have cattle and other livestock (not me). And of course those who have livestock often have heelers to help with that livestock. I have a heeler, but not this kind of heeler. Squeaky...
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LEXINGTON, KY—22 Days to Go—Internationally-renowned fashion designer Reem Acra will be a presenting sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Games will feature world championships in eight equestrian sports at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10. Reem Acra will be the presenting sponsor of the Eventing World...
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LEXINGTON, KY—22 Days to Go—Tickets to the Reining Individual Final and Grounds Pass tickets for October 1 are sold out for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Additionally, on-course hospitality for Eventing Cross Country on October 2 has sold out. Only a few hospitality passes to the Makers Mark Bourbon...
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When you saddle up do you run a mental check list making sure all your safety equipment is in place? It’s important to remember the horse riding equipment to protect your horse as well. To keep your horse from cuts, scrapes and bruises, you must protect their legs. You should...
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LEXINGTON, KY—23 Days to Go—Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to purchase Flex Grounds Pass tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games along with their grocery items from September 1 through September 24. Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Kentucky...
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Mesquite passed away this afternoonof apparent heart failurehe laid down and died peacefullyamongst his friendswho are still saying goodbyememorial to follow soon...
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Here is a video I shot of Kaswyn in Tuesday. I can certrainly see the uneven strides in the left front leg, but the question is - is it pain, or mechanics?...
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Apollitical Jess earned a hard-fought one-half length win over world-record holder Double Down Special toclaim the fastest qualifying time for Sunday’s $1,548,076, G1 All American Derby at Ruidoso Downs. Ridden by Eduardo Nicasio, the Mr Jess Perry son stopped the clock at :20.878 for 440 yards. Double Down Special, who...
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Here is a question: My 4 year old mare is getting ready to go into a double bridle. She is a hunter, yet when I look in Dover, etc. , etc., the only double bridles I find are honkin’ big ones for warmblood dressage horses, or Saddleseat double bridles. Are...
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The focus of this blog is not to spread the word on Morgan rescues, but in light of the current discussion an organization that has recently come to my attention is the Unwanted Horse Coalition. Along with Forever Morgans and AC4H this could be a good resource for placing these...
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SEPT 1 NEWS - GOSH, the fall is here, although it does not feel like in currently in southern Ontario, it’s a heatwaaaave….LONG WEEKEND comin up, yearling sales stakes day on Monday and the sale on TUESDAY! SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER 1st of the month and the fun is...
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I think I have the most adorable horse in the world! Here are some pictures of him playing the other night. He was putting on a show me because there were some deer near his field (the deer are often found WITH him grazing all together in the field so...
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Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to purchase Flex Grounds Pass tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games along with their grocery items from Sept. 1 - Sept. 24. Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois,...
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Photo: 2010 K. Blocksdorf...
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We have started providing daily updates on a number of key information points for the Games. These include, weather, traffic, travel alerts, fuel prices, accommodations and ticket information for sure. You can find this information directly at: http://www.kentuckyworldequestriangames.info or just remember www.KyWEGO.com and click Information Central!...
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I’ve just added a few shows to the events calendar. The first is one that’s been around for a few years, but I’ve just recently heard about it. It’s the Pink Ribbon Classic and it’s in Meadville, PA on the same grounds as Penn-Ohio. This one is coming up quick,...
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" Sweetie"There is some sad news to report today. Our Arabian mare Sweetie is no longer with us. She has been failing for the past few months...
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Here is a link to Courtney’s latest post. Her last line is “Hopefully more (and something miraculous) soon!” I feel like her tag ling should be something miraculous. You know, like under her logo it should say something miraculous. Even if Courtney is never show ring ready I know that...
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I have a bad habit of holding things in my mouth to free up both my hands. This afternoon I stuck the cap to a tube of Quest Plus dewormer in my mouth - with the inside of the cap facing my tongue. I couldn’t even see a trace of...
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The build-out for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) has reached less than a month to go, and construction crews have taken over the Kentucky Horse Park to prepare it for the 16-day event. Dozens of RV trailers have been moved into...
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has asked the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC), an independent, nonprofit group that advises government agencies on scientific issues, to review the agency's Wild Horse and Burro...
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Dawn has started complaining about saddling. Partly this may have been due to her going into heat - her heats are less noticeable since we started using Mare Magic - and partly I think it's a saddle fit issue. I'm using my Rodrigo saddle that fits Maisie like a glove....
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We're easing back into Fall with these traditional New England-eque styles....
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Play it safe in variable weather by putting a new spin on an old staple of the equestrian wardrobe....
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Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the University...
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More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Which of the following dewormers do you use to treat encysted small strongyles?" Results were as follows: Ivermectin:...
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Did you have your horse vaccinated this past spring? Photo 2006 Gabor Bibor You may be glad you did. Late summer is the time when I begin to see more news about horses being affected by diseases like ...
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Where has the summer gone? This has to have been one of the busiest summers ever, and unfortunately, not so much of it has been Echo-related! What with moving out of my house (into four different places) and trying to organise going on holiday and applying for loans to fund...
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The inaugural edition of the Run up to the Breeders' Cup is up. While it's posted too late to discuss the past weekend's races, I'd love to know what you all think of the format and content. Most of all, send me a comment to start a two month dialogue...
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I have decided to give up on riding Gen. How are those two thoughts related? Well I am really proud of the fact that I have never fallen off of him. I kind of want to keep that record going. The thing is that I was SOOOO excited to be...
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This mare appears to be a Morgan or Morab and was purchased at the New Holland PA slaughter auction. She is very sweet and appears to have considerable training. She is in a wonderful, loving home now, but we would like to know her history. Please see her blog at...
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The weather is still warm but we’re about to enter the ‘ber’ months. The of course means we’ll be changing the way we dress – not only from summer to fall, but often from morning to evening change outs. If you are looking for childrens or ladies equestrian riding apparel...
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… and Mr. Beamon was waiting to hold the gate. Great stallions never die, but live on through their progeny. So it is with Smart Little Lena, who suffered a debilitating stroke this morning and was humanely put to rest by Dr. John McCarroll. “It is one thing to recognize...
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Prevent unwanted horses by gelding your stallion or by providing the event at which other horse owners can get their stallions gelded. The Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations...
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Persistently lived up to her name when she wore down reigning Horse of the Year and odds-on choice Rachel Alexandra for a one-length victory in the $294,000 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 29. In an ironic twist, the winning 21-1 shot is trained...
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With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team and the...
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I think it's very easy to try too hard when working with horses, and if we're trying too hard - to get too much done in too short a time, to take things further than the horse is ready for - the horse probably feels that as tension in us....
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I just got this alert from NetPosse (aka Stolen Horse International). Two Morgan mares have gone missing from Michigan, supposedly on their way to Indiana. The story is a little confusing, but it sounds like a shady situation. If anyone from that area watches Craigslist or the sales for Morgans,...
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Geldings? As Rodney Dangerfield would say, “They don’t get no respect.” At least they haven’t always in the the cutting world. Until recently. The Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting, with its substantial purse money, and the Mercuria NCHA World Finals, held during the NCHA Futurity Festival in Fort Worth,...
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A California woman accused of misrepresenting horses she offered for sale on equine-related websites pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge under a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles last week. Assistant U.S. Attorney...
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Everybody loves a good back scratch, including your horse, right? Scratching of the withers has been scientifically proven to reduce a horse's heart rate, but a good scratch might not be enough to communicate to your horse that you're happy...
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There's an old saying "no hoof, no horse". When hooves become badly overgrown, or develop problems like thrush or white line disease, it's often a long and costly road back to good health....Read Full Post
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Well, it’s right around the corner! Just wanted to let you all know that I will be braiding at Nationals. If you are interested in having your hunter looking it’s best, please let me know! bethany.towne@yahoo.com Thanks and see you there! :]...
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see more Very Demotivational...
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I've got lots to say. Lets just break this down into manageable chunks.1) When I made the appointment for my horse to the the vet, I spoke to my vet about Kaswyn going barefoot to alleviate his navicular symptoms. My vets opinion on that is this -...
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As I'm plugging away at this series of posts on "Working Towards Softness", I feel I should ask a question. I'm obviously no expert on any of this, and can only try to describe what works for me with my horses, or things I'm trying out. Every day I learn...
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Ok, so this is admittedly not the most “fun” topic, but I think it’s an important one. Not just for equine professionals, but for everyone. Financial planning was something that was drilled into me growing up and I’m often surprised by the number of times you hear about someone who...
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219.0 m ICED OUT R: JERRY ERWIN O: JERRY & KATHY ERWIN (SMOOTH AS A CAT x ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, by SMART LITTLE LENA) Earned: $6,879 218.0 m SPOOKYS NINE ELEVEN R: JEFF BARNES O: JEFF BARNES (HIGH BROW CAT x SPOOKYS CASH, by MISS N CASH) Earned: $5,666 213.0 m...
