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2010 Dubai Polo Gold Cup

2010 Dubai Polo Gold CupHeld at the beautiful Dubai Polo Club grounds just outside of Dubai, this world cup attracts some of the leading players in the world.

Spectators are welcome to watch all games, the festivities start on the 6th and the final match is held on the 12th.

Features

  • Horse Show
  • Subsidiary Final
  • Prize Giving Ceremony
  • Horizon lounge with champagne bar & international DJ’s

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Fresh Flower Faces 3

Flower Face

Image from wader

The past few fridays we have taken an interesting look at the many faces of nature. Plants & flowers have more personality than we can imagine.

This is my final installment of flower faces, so if you haven’t seen first two parts be sure to check them out, Pt 1 & Pt 2.

Of the three parts, this one conveys the most plant emotion of them all, each one could come to life as a character.

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Cathy Sheeter – Horse Artist & Photographer Interview

Name:
Cathy Sheeter

Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: www.aphelionart.com
Blog: aphelionart.blogspot.com

Where I am
Aurora, Colorado

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I grew up in a rural part of Eastern Oregon in a community that is largely supported by ranching and agriculture. I was fortunate to have a family that is artistic and supported all of my artistic endeavors.
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2010 Red Hills International Horse Trials

Red Hills International Horse Trials 2010
These trials have been held since 1998, this has become one of the regions most anticipated sports event of the year.

Each year with support from over 600 volunteers and 25,000 spectators the event continues to be a success for international participants & spectators alike. Features a full equine fair, refreshments and plenty of shopping.
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Jennifer Morrison – Horse Artist Interview

Name
Jennifer Morrison

Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: jennifermorrison.fineaw.com
Artisans of Colorado
Southwest Art Magazine

Where I am
Elizabeth, Colorado – where the deer, antelope, cowgirls and cowboys roam – Honestly!!

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in Georgia. I moved to Colorado at 14 years old and have lived here for 24 years.
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Illinois Horse Fair 2010

2010 Illinois Horse Fair
A fair to celebrate all of our equine friends and learn about all things horse. The goal of the celebration is to provide useful information and innovative products to horse people of all levels.

Featuring over 140 vendors, national clinicians and equine educators, a breed expo and horsey entertainment for the whole family.
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Racetrack Starter – Horse Jobs

Perhaps one of the most vital jobs in all of racing, the starting gate crew carries the burden of getting a field full of highly strung young horses into tiny spaces

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What You Need

This is a position which benefits from a deep understanding of horse (Thoroughbred in particular) behavior, physical strength/ agility and a love of the sport. This can be a dangerous job and this position may have a higher percentage of track injuries.

This is a great position for someone who wants a lot of hands on time with the animals and has a calm demeanor.

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Recognizing Bot Eggs on Your Horses Legs

Click to see VideoBot flies lay their legs in late summer on the legs of animals (especially horses). The eggs make the animals itch, they lick their leg for relief and into their system the bot eggs go.

Their larvae grow in the digestive system of the animal when they are passed through the bowels into their stool. Along the way they strip the animal of nutrients & can cause other damage like ulcers.

First and foremost using fly spray helps to prevent bot flies from even landing. Second, this quick video provides tips for recognizing and removing the eggs once they’ve been laid.

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