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This is a celebration of the American Quarter Horse put on by the American Quarter Horse Association.
The goal of this gathering is to help improve the relationship between people and their animals through education & understanding.
Fun for everyone, there will be seminars, demonstrations, contests, trail rides, shopping & a youth area too!
Part of running a successful website is keeping up with the industry which means reading horse blogs & paying attention to relevant websites.
Over the past few years of posting & using social media I have saved hundreds of URLs and if they have an RSS feed I try to keep up with their blog too.
If you have heard of RSS (or not) and don’t really understand it, here is a simple explanation & a video that will clear it up.
Recently I did some organizing and thought it was about time I gave credit to those horse bloggers & writers who I’ve followed for quite some time now. Some of them are writers, some artists, some photographers, some simply horse people with knowledge to share…the variety is what keeps things interesting.
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Image from Shagya France
Before moving to Brooksville, FL and starting E.N.V.I., I taught and trained in Pinellas Park. Still new to the area, Mrs. Susan, now a beloved friend and client, decided to give me a try and hired me to find her “dream horse.”
Susan is an aspiring dressage rider who loves Arabians. She had very clear specifications. She wanted a calm, bay Arabian, who would be successful at dressage.
She also had personality specifications, as this would be her lifelong pet. What a challenge!
Many of you may have noticed I’ve been doing quite a bit of work on my breeds section (if you haven’t go check it out!) because of this I’ve been introducing them to you once a week on Thursdays.
I’m going to continue to do that, but at this rate it will take me a 100 years to get through all of them so I’m stepping up my game. Starting next week I’ll be sharing three (count ’em 3) breeds a week.
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This is a large lineup of demonstrators, educators & commercial exhibits for the equestrian community.
Using indoor & outdoor arenas there will be a great line-up of demonstrators for all riding levels and education for anyone who likes animals.
You don’t have to like horses to have fun, this is an event for the whole family.
Today it’s all about going fast, whether you are racing a Thoroughbred, a chariot or a sock pony get ready to beat your opponent!
Name
Alex Brown
Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: alexbrownracing.com
Facebook: Alex Brown Group
YouTube: Alex Brown Racing
Flickr: Alex Brown Racing
Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexBrownRacing
Twitpic: Alex Brown Racing
Learn about Alex’s book Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and his Legacy
Where I am
I am currently back at Fair Hill, Maryland. For the previous two years I have spent time in Toronto, Canada (Woodbine), Hot Springs Arkansas (Oaklawn Park), Houston, Texas (Sam Houston Race Park), Lexington Kentucky (Keeneland) and Louisville Kentucky (Churchill Downs), Erie Pennsylvania (Presque Isle Downs) and Grantville Pennsylvania (Penn National).
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Seems as thought I’m on a military horse art kick, and I think the Juliusz Kossak may be my favorite so far. A Polish painter from a long line of artists, he became well known for his historical paintings & illustrations.
His personal experience growing up in Poland during the military partitions made a mark on his art although he was often commissioned for portraits as well. The battlefield was Juliusz’s specialty, he immortalized battle scenes, and did many portraits of military personnel with their mounts.
The movement & presence he captures in his work is magnificent and his attention to detail really brings his subjects to life.
This event attempts to unite all facets of the horse industry through education, networking & promotional opportunities.
Put on by the Wisconsin State Horse Council, Inc, all proceeds are used to foster & represent a unified equine industry within the state & promote the animal through leadership, education, service & communication. The whole idea is to take a proactive role in the development & growth of the equine industry.
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This is a position which benefits from a physical strength, the ability to work with multiple animals and a strong knowledge of horse anatomy. At the track it is also important that the farrier have a firm understanding of the Thoroughbred temperament as well as the rigors of track work.
Solid communication skills are also a must. Track blacksmiths don’t just deal with horses, they work with a whole host of different types of people and track staff.
I hate to glorify people falling off their horses because it happens to all of us and it’s fair to say that it is never very funny at the time. Although those same facts can make it pretty funny later on.
This fall isn’t that funny, however it was executed with such style and grace that I just had to share it with everyone.
His performance actually earns him some well-deserved applause.
The most important part of horse ownership is understanding their eating habits & nutritional requirements.
Below are a few articles that go a little more in-depth about equine feed, different types and a closer look at the types of hay, grain and of course treats (pleeease don’t feed your horse candy).
Horse Feed Types
A a closer look at Hay | Grain | Treats
Don’t forget to make sure you know which plants are toxic to horses
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