March 2010 Blog Posts (110)

Horses....understanding Partnership

So you are on your way to the barn. It's a beautiful day, and you have a perfect vision of what your ride will be like. You envision your horse standing at the gate waiting for your arrival, excited to leave his friends and hay, and to come inside and hang out with you.

When you get to the barn your horse has its hindquarters facing you, his head buried in the hay and all…

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Added by Gail Haynes on March 2, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

obesity

I had a pug that was over weight. He was 33pound and very had to get the weight off.I got it off once and got down to 27 pounds, but it didn't last long. Mind you when you have 3 dogs it was hard to keep them from eating the other guys food. He seemed to be happy though. We had to put him down just last month as he lost bowel and bladder function. The Vet said there was nothing that could be done as he had nerve damage and spine problems which she said was no cure for. Miss the big guy alot. We… Continue

Added by Corrie Dunn on March 2, 2010 at 10:11am — No Comments

Spring is here! Colour Green Didin't Extinct!

Even if it's just for today! Plus 10C, wonderful sunshine, green grass and a

happy horse = lovely day. Kingsley was allowed out in a separate

paddock today which was great considering the day was so beautiful.

There were horses in adjacent fields so he still had company and he

seemed happy about it. The fields at the new yard are in… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on March 2, 2010 at 6:48am — No Comments

Kingsley's New Home And Some Snippets From Today's Teaching

Kingsley all smug in his isolation box in his new home. All horses stay out of the main barn upon arrival so he will move rooms once it has been proven he doesn't carry any nasty viruses ;) He also has to be warmed before being allowed to join new field buddies so no turn out for 48hours. I am going to see him tomorrow and ride him if he seems settled reasonably well. We haven't ridden him for the last couple of days as were awaiting decision from our… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on March 2, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Monday march 1st

:Conditions: Monday night after work. Unable to hack. Ring very busy with beginer lessons. Both horses really light rides - essentially warm up only

Caddymaster: snaffle. Overall very good ride. In the snaffle, he is more apt to put his tongue out. This happens more on the left rein. Today I thought of keeping him really straight on the left rein - almost thinking counterbent in the neck - VERY good idea (again - duh)

(Caddy for…

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Added by liz call, md on March 1, 2010 at 8:34pm — No Comments

My First Post

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to be here on the Barn Mice community. It is amazing to me how far technology has come and how easy it is to connect with great, new people through networks like this one.

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Lynn Palm. I have been a trainer, clinician, instructor and showman for 40 years. My most famous equine partner was… Continue

Added by Lynn Palm on March 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 8 Comments

A little trick for calming a nervous horse.

We have all been there, you are out at the barn ready to load your horse on the trailer or go for a ride and your horse is wired for sound. They could be fired up for any sort of reason but all you know is your horse is prancing, head held high, jumpy and showing the whites of his eyes. It is obvious your horse is nervous or scared so how do you calm him down so you can handle him in a safe calm manner. I have a trick I use to help settle a nervous horse. I am not sure where I picked this trick… Continue

Added by Steve Wawryk on March 1, 2010 at 2:35pm — 1 Comment

Paige Presents: This Week in Horse History - March 1st Through March 7th

Week of March 1st Through March 7th

March 2-3, 2002 - The USET Reining Championship Qualifier was held. The competition was for a spot in the USET Reining Championship Semi-Finals, held in May. The top twenty riders from the

Semi-Finals then progress to the…

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Added by Paige Cerulli on March 1, 2010 at 1:25pm — No Comments

March Horseyscope

Pisces - February 19 - March 20

Happy Birthday! A wonderful year lies ahead, lots of travel is in store . Some would even call it a

jet-setting kind of year for you. Even though things have been hectic and

changing all the time in the last few years, this year you will feel the effect

from those changes more than ever.Take a step back, you do not need to be in

control of everything. Your horse's health has been good for the last little

while, a little… Continue

Added by Barnmice Admin on March 1, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Casper from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society!

Casper is an approximately nine year old, grade gelding. He has a long, flowing mane and tale that make him the envy of every other horse! He has spent time with a professional trainer and learned to walk, trot and canter under saddle. He’s green and spooky, so he needs a confident rider who

can complete his training. $350 adoption fee.…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 1, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments