March 2011 Blog Posts (71)

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Natural Wound Remedies

There are lots of different items you can buy at your local tack store geared towards healing a cut on your horse. A few of them have ingredients that can be hard to read. However there are several more natural methods that have been used for years that cure equine cuts just as well. Maybe even reduce scarring.



One method is honey. Try picking up the most natural and organic product you can find. This will work the best. Also try hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel. Both can be found… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 11, 2011 at 9:41pm — No Comments

Showing From Home

Showing can be expensive so it’s nice to know there’s a way to cut trailering costs and stay at home to do it. You can even compete against riders from all over the country while you’re at it. Thanks to developments by the International Performance Horse Development Association (IPHDA), it’s now possible to show your horses in western disciplines from the comfort of your home.



IPHDA offers eight progressive levels of competition in… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 11, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Saddle Fit and Saddles That Don’t Fit!

I am presently still off and on working in Florida until the beginning of April. I recently went out to fit one of our saddles for a client to a horse (like I always do!), but what I experienced there truly troubled me to the point that I had to write about it.



The owner and the trainer were both not present; the groom brought out this lovely, sad, little horse. I have rarely encountered such a pathetic picture of absolute dejection and misuse – probably totally unknowingly – and I was… Continue

Added by Jochen Schleese on March 11, 2011 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Taking the Blame.



It’s generally considered good manners in the barn to graciously take the blame anytime your horse is less than spectacular, and give your horse all the credit after a good ride. But it is more than manners, it is also a rider’s responsibility.…

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Added by Anna Blake on March 11, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

In praise of ground driving...

Well, my little Maggie, she's quite a challenge. She bucks, she kicks, she throws herself around. She's very talented, but a difficult ride. My trainer and I have been working with her diligently and she's greatly improved, but she still has some issues.



So, my trainer's father came over from Germany to do some driving clinics, he's a professional 4 in hand driver, very very experienced. He's also breaking some of the horses at the barn to drive. We thought we'd see if there was… Continue

Added by MagsNMe on March 10, 2011 at 10:28pm — 1 Comment

Just Add Horses - At System Fence Open House Event April 29-30, 2011

Just Add Horses, the leading Eco Equine horse care products will be available at the 2nd annual System Fencing Open House event, being held Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th, at their tack shop location in Rockwood, Ontario. Ellen Koch and Bill Milne will be on hand to answer any questions, and to hands on demos. Come out and learn about Eco Equine, and how to "minimize your environmental hoofprint".

Added by Ellen Koch on March 10, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Just Add Horses at CanAm All Breed Show - London Ontario March 18-20, 2011

Just Add Horses the award winning Eco-Equine products will be sold at this years CanAm event in London, Ontario

March 18,19,20, 2011, at the Western Ontario Fairgrounds. Bill Milne, President of Just Add Horses, will be available at the Wilson's Tack Booth, all three days to discuss Eco horse care and all natural zeolite based dust control for indoor arenas. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

CanAm / Just Add…

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Added by Ellen Koch on March 10, 2011 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Showing From Home

Showing can be expensive so it’s nice to know there’s a way to cut trailering costs and stay at home to do it. You can even compete against riders from all over the country while you’re at it. Thanks to developments by the International Performance Horse Development Association (IPHDA), it’s now possible to show your horses in western disciplines from the comfort of your home.



Entering is fairly easy. Simply go to the IPHDA website and choose from one of their… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 10, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

The Trouble with Being a Horse - award-winning horse novel

The Trouble with Being a Horse has just won the NABE Spring 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Juvenile Fiction! I'm very excited about winning this award and it's helping to open up doors all over. Several book stores and tack stores in the US are interested in carrying it, which will be a great addition to the stores that already have it in Canada.

So far, the reviews have been (mostly) very positive and it's not just young…

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Added by Emily Edwards on March 9, 2011 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Near Loss of the Trakehner

We all recognize the Trakehner as a world class horse. They have excelled in the hunter/jumper and dressage ring as well in various other equestrian pursuits and made numerous appearances at the Olympics for years. They have also played influence in developing more modern types of warmbloods such as Canadian and American warmbloods. So it’s hard to believe such an elegant and versatile breed was… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 9, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Saddle Up and Take Her For a Ride

There are a vast variety of horse saddles depending on the type of riding one wishes to do. The four main types of saddles are the English, Western, Military, and Asian. Of course these are very broad categories. The English saddles can be further categorized into saddles for Polo Riding, Show Jumping etc. There are a variety of other styles such as Sidesaddle, however they…

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Added by fedora cross on March 9, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

Standardbreds: Your Ticket to an Amazing Ride

Every barn has at least a few Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, something half Arabian and the token Appy. But lately I’m noticing more and more that Standardbreds are taking up stall space. The fact that more people are willing to give this hidden gem of a breed a chance is great. After all, only a few decades ago a… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 8, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Sweet Feed Horse Cookie Recipe

Extra sweet feed kicking around? Here's a great recipe for some horse treats! Be sure to follow the recipe, set your timers and make sure they don't burn. Oh and if you're curious, yes, they taste pretty good to a human to. :)



Sweet Feed Horse Cookies



Ingredients

• powdered sugar

• 4 cups sweet feed

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 3 cups molasses

• 2 grated carrots

• 2 grated apples

• 1/2 cup flour



Directions…

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Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 8, 2011 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Embryo Transfers

Traditionally speaking, you’ve heard that a mare can only have one foal at a time. Maybe two if you’re lucky. But SIX?! With advancements in breeding, it’s now possible for a mare to have up to six foals in a year’s time. How? An embryo transfer.



An embryo transfer occurs after a mare has been bred to a stallion or artificially inseminated. Approximately nine days after the conception, the fertilized egg is then removed either surgically or flushed out and then placed in a “carrier… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 8, 2011 at 5:27pm — No Comments

Professional Dressage Groom’s Top Ten Grooming Items for Horse Shows

Professional Dressage Groom’s Top Ten Grooming Items for Horse Shows

By: Justin Ridgewell

- Over the past six years I have been a professional groom and working student to the elite dressage training facility Oakcrest Farm. I have had…

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Added by Justin Ridgewell on March 7, 2011 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Rider to Watch For: Lillie Keenan

New York City native, Lillie Keenan is definitely an up and coming rider to watch out for. At just fourteen, she has some pretty big wins under her belt. In 2007, she made a successful completion of all three rounds at the USEF Pony Finals in Lexington. She returned on a strong note again in 2008 by winning five out of six possible championships at the Pony Finals. As of 2010, she has won WIHS Equitation Classic and its finals as well as the Maclay at Devon. Pretty impressive, no? She currently… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 6, 2011 at 3:31pm — No Comments

The Claremont Riding Academy

The Claremont Riding Academy was the last riding school in Manhattan. It was originally built in 1892 as a livery stable before eventually becoming a riding academy.



Horses were stabled in the basement and second floor of the building. The riding arena was fairly small and a clear path was obstructed by numerous posts around the arena. Nevertheless, for decades it served as a learning environment for hundreds of riders. While there was no room for boarding, more experienced riders… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 6, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Equines in Education Part II

The second part to “Equines in Education” focuses on equine related programs you can take as the post-secondary level. The list included universities and colleges from both the U.S. and Canada.



An equine management or science degree is good for interests in a career as a breeding and foal manager, equine industry consultant, equine rehabilitating specialist, equine event/facility manager, equine marketing, sales and promotion or as a coach. The rest of the programs are pretty… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 6, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Horsey Literature

Some people don’t like to read. Luckily if you’re born with a passion for horses, you don’t mind it as long as someone’s saddling up. We all grew up with classics such as Marguerite Henry’s books, The Black Stallion, Pony Pals, The Saddle Club, Thoroughbred, Heartland and Canterwood Crest series. The list goes on. However I’ve looked through my bookshelf and compiled a short list of lesser-known horsey books you should all definitely have a look at.



No Small Thing by Natale… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 6, 2011 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Why Wellington?

Every horse person has heard of Wellington. Most of the bigger Canadian stables have a secondary location here where their riders show and compete during winter. It's also known to attract some big names towards their shows and tournaments and boasts a wide equine culture with its various equine and polo events. So what exactly is it that makes Wellington such a hotspot for equestrians and their horses?



Location



Wellington maintains a warm climate all year long… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 6, 2011 at 3:27pm — No Comments

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