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Videos with Horses
History of the Arabian Breed
Many will agree that the Arabian horse has to be among the most majestic and beautiful of all breeds. In fact, the blood of the ancient animals has been used to refine and enhance other breeds all over the planet. A favorite of horse lovers worldwide, the Arabian family tree is large and has branches […]
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Equine Exercises – Squats
Last week we took a look at simple seat building exercises so in the vein of equine fitness this week we take a look at more helpful exercises for riders…namely the dreaded squats. Although painful, squats are great exercises for riders (and who knew there were so many different varieties). The video below shows several […]
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Seat Building Exercises
When it comes to riding, having a strong seat is vital. Anyone that rides will tell you that riding a horse uses muscles that you don’t use for anything else. Regardless of your discipline, sitting astride an unpredictable animal is hard on the body & strong muscles will help to keep you balanced should when […]
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How to Apply A Stable Bandage
When it comes to caring for horses it seems like there are a million things to learn & every day you realize there is something else you didn’t know. Applying a stable bandage (also called standing wraps) is something most people just figure out, but thanks to the Internet there are now resources for beginners […]
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Caring For Saddles
Regardless of your riding discipline, chances are you use a leather saddle & leather equipment. Proper care of your leather will make it last longer and keep everything in good working order. On a horse, every strap counts so keeping them in good shape is more than just important, it’s essential. Routine cleaning & oiling […]
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How To Choose Riding Clothes
An important part of enjoying you time on a horses back is choosing & wearing suitable riding clothes. The proper outfitting ensures your comfort and allows you maximum safety and flexibility. Learning about the riding essentials allows you to gauge your riding style and determine which elements you need. This video offers tips to help […]
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How to Draw Centaur
Over the past few weeks I’ve been posting how to draw videos that cover a wide variety of horse-like creatures, arguably horses but still animals who we will never be able to sketch from a photograph. Now you can draw Unicorns, Pegasus and Centaurs, oh my! Horses are tough subjects to start with, so adding […]
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How to Draw a Unicorn
Last week we took a youtube look at drawing Pegasus and I was shocked to see that I hadn’t posted anything about drawing unicorns. Considering their popularity in the horse world, I went searching for some how to draw unicorn videos. Perhaps an easier subject than Pegasus, the unicorn also seems to pull at the […]
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How to Draw Pegasus
It’s no secret that drawing horses is no easy task, all those curves, all those shadows and all of those shapes that just don’t seem to fit together on the page (of course not, it doesn’t frustrate me at all). 😉 This post aims to make things even more difficult by throwing feathers into the […]
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About Dressage
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 […]
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How To Care For Hooves
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 […]
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Fatal Horse Diseases
This is a quick clip but it covers some important information & a great jumping off point, a place to gather information for further research. All horse owners should have basic knowledge of the diseases that can be fatal to their animals. Don’t let it scare you, the more you know the better armed you […]