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Often referred to simply as ‘Del Mar’, he Del Mar National originated as part of the annual San Diego County Fair and is now in its 65th year of operation.
This is one of the oldest & most prestigious equestrian competitions in the western states and runs for three weeks, a week for western, a week for dressage & a week for hunters/jumpers.
The show attracts over 3,000 horses during competition weeks and is held in a recently refurbished world-class facility.
The groom wears a number of hats during a normal workday and many tasks will fall under their command. However this is a position that benefits from a solid knowledge of horses, strong communication skills and a strong teamwork ethic.
This is a horse job that requires a lot of time with the animals, a sense of personal responsibility is essential in a caretaker.
Something a little different for the artistic horsey DIY crowd (especially the ones who hate the color of their saddle). Sometimes change is good.
This process isn’t strictly for saddles, almost any light colored leather can be dyed (the darker colors, a tad more difficult). Whether you want to dye your saddle, bridle or that pair of boots, this vid provides some of the basics for the process.
Just remember, dye is permanent (and messy) so make sure you wear grubby clothes & shoes.!
There is a long list of horses in mythology and these tales come from all corners of the earth. It’s interesting to see that such a noble, beautiful animal is often portrayed as no-good.
Lately mythology has peaked my interest so I’ve been doing some research into how horses of mythology are given life. In doing that research I’ve collected quite a list from cultures worldwide and I’m attempting to look at each one in more detail.
The horses of mythology: a few of them you may know, a few of them you’ve never heard of and a few of them we should all steer clear of.
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!
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Alex Brown
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Website: alexbrownracing.com
Facebook: Alex Brown Group
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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.
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