Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Danielle Barlow, another artist I found via Twitter.
Todays artist paints whimsical animals with an emphasis on their expressive features. Her work evokes feelings of a romantic time long past. Danielle is a pony person and loves her British native breeds, her fav is the Dartmoor.
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Gait basics are something every rider should know, whether you show Tennesee Walkers, race on the track or enjoy fox hunting.
Here is a quick look at some of the basics in the wonderful world of gaits.
Learn what a gait is and the two different types of gaits.
Gait
The repetitive patterns of limb movement used in locomotion. There are standard gaits that all horses share (i.e. walk, trot, etc.) as well as trained or bred gaits (including pacing, tolt, etc.)
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If you don’t ride dressage, chances are you have questions about it, all of those fancy moves & lead changes with every stride? The video below offers a quick look at what dressage is & provides a little bit of information about the discipline.
This video is a short clip, but it may surprise you how beneficial much of the dressage work can be. Helpful in increasing both flexibility & athleticism of your animal, as well as enhancing the relationship between you and your mount. If you find dressage interesting you may want to check out some of the discipline terminology, A – E, F – O & P – W (yes there really is that much of it, so start studying them now!).
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The horse blogger of this week is Patti Woodbury, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog Desert Equine Balance. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
I’m probably not the only one who would like to see Patti update her blog more often, but her articles are valuable regardless of their age. Her blog provides a wealth of detailed information on everything from hay to supplements to deciding how much of what your horse needs in their diet. She also offers links to relevant information & resources with almost every article for those who wish to continue learning.
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It’s that time again, horse breed Thursday and today we have a great variety to share, although sadly one of them is facing extinction.
The breeds for this week are an interesting & distinct bunch, from the Aralusian who embodies the blood of two ancient breeds (Arabian & Andalusian), the strong & handsome Ardennes and the highly endangered Arenberg-Nordkirchener
Part of the reason I work so hard on the breeds section is to share information & hopefully help circumvent the loss of any more horse breeds to extinction.
Last week it was games for the wii and this week a long list for the (much) more popular handheld Nintendo DS.
There are tons of horsey options for the DS, all of them offering a fun new pet and hours of entertainment. Some of the games are suitable for an older crowd while still others are better for the youngsters. Each one provides a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a brief description.
You can’t take your horse with you everywhere you go, but you can take the next best thing, your DS.
Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Iwona Jenkowski. Although I didn’t find her on Twitter, she and I connected through the website.
Today’s artist paints bold, colorful horses and in between vibrant splashes of color she creates animals that are both detailed & lifelike. Not a horse owner (as of last time we talked) but she is an equal opportunity horse lover and appreciates them all.
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There is a higher percentage of men in this field of the horse industry, especially in long haul aspects of it. Horse owners have a number of different reasons for needing horse transport which requires a high level of adaptability on the part of the transporter.
This requires a knowledge of travel options and the connections to ensure each animal has a good experience and gets where they need to be.
Basic hoof care can be the difference between a sound horse and a perpetually lame one. Regardless of your skill level, keeping your horses feet clean and well-trimmed is an essential duty that should be taken seriously.
First things first, a good farrier (and a good trim every 6 weeks or so) is paramount when it comes to hoof health, whether you opt for shoes or not. The video below offers you tips for keeping your horse’s feet in good shape between trims.
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The horse blogger of this week is Stacey Kimmel-Smith, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog Behind The Bit. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).
Stacey writes about dressage, riding & sport horses peppered with her own personal experiences and the trials & tribulations of horse care. She covers a wide variety of subjects and does her homework, her articles are well-prepared and well-researched. Many of her posts feature videos, some of her own and some to demonstrate points or to share amazing clips with her readers.
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Image taken by Gregory Walker
Name
Jennifer Walker
Website & Places you can find me online
Website: www.authorjennwalker.com
Blog: www.jenniferlwalker.blogspot.com
Facebook Profile: Author Jenn Walker
Jennifer’s Book: Bubba Goes National
Facebook Fan Page for Bubba Goes National
Where I am
Northern California
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I have lived in Northern California all my life. I knew I should grow up to be a writer when I was a teenager, but never got around to it.
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The recent vein of horse games has been a lot of fun, so I thought I’d continue everyone’s playing time. Here is a list of horse games for Nintendo wii (don’t worry, I’ll add ’em as I find ’em).
There isn’t as great a variety as there is for the Nintendo DS or even PCs, but in my experience with wii almost any game can be addictive. In fact, one of these games is the only video game ever to be licensed by the Federation Equestre Internationale. Each game is accompanied by a link to where it can be found on Amazon and a brief description.
Everyone loves a good video game and the Nintendo wii is one of the greatest game consoles ever, if you can’t get outside to ride this is an entertaining second.