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Racetrack Blacksmith – Horse Jobs
An essential member of any track, the farrier has a very demanding job. From regular trims to emergency services they have their job cut out for them at all hours of the day. What You Need This is a position which benefits from a physical strength, the ability to work with multiple animals and a […]
Videos with Horses
If You Must Fall Do It In Style
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 […]
Horse Basics
Horse Food & Treats
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 […]
Events
2010 British Open Show
These yearly trials aren’t just about high level competition, they are a fun activity for the whole family. The combination of supreme athletic skill, intense competition and a fun atmosphere make this a great weekend outdoors. Plus the riders will hold daily signings so fans will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with their […]
The Trough
Something About Apples
Image from mbgrigby In the friday vein of plants & nature, I thought I’d throw in some apples. Perhaps the equine animal’s favorite treat of all time (and quite possibly one of the messiest). Although I’ve always loved the fruit, recently I’ve had a hard time finding a real apple. Even those labeled organic seem […]
Interviews
Carol Mason – Horse Artist Interview
Name Carol Mason Website & Places you can find my work online Website: www.carolmasonart.co.uk Coastal Gallery Equestrian Artists PanPastel Where am I? I live in a small village sweetly named ‘Tiptoe’, which is in ‘The New Forest’, Southern England, UK. The New Forest is quite an exceptional place, as horses owned by Foresters, roam wild […]
Horse Basics
Appaloosa Horse – Breed of the Week
The Appaloosa is a color breed and registered based upon their displaying one of the six different appaloosa white patterns, leopard, few-spot leopard, frost, snowflake, varnish roan, blanket or snowcap. Despite popular belief that spotted horses come from North America, they were actually brought from Europe by the Spanish and adopted by the indigenous people […]
Events
1st Annual Plumas-Sierra Classic Horse Show
Saturday June 5th 2010 is the first year for the Sierra Classic Open Horse Show. The show is sanctioned by the Nevada State Horseman’s Association (NSHA-HDA) & the California State Horseman’s Association (CHSA). Don’t let that scare you though, this show is open to riders of all ages & skill levels. Those who are members […]
Equine Online
Horse Dress Up Games Online
It seems that horse lovers also like to play horse games online and the variety of games is endless. What started out as a single post about online horse games is slowly blossoming into a section. Different games will suit different audiences we feature everything from jumping games and this week we satisfy a younger […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Carle Vernet
Depicting horses with an animated, illustrative flair, Carle Vernet was a horse lover from a young age. His intimate experience with the animal is evident in his work, as is his passion for the subject. Surviving The Trauma Carl lived and worked during the French Revolution, and was personally touched when his sister saw the […]
Interviews
Darley Newman – Equitrekking Interview
Where can people find more information about you, your tv series and your equestrian travel services online? We have video clips, expert articles and travel blogs on Equitrekking.com, the companion website to the Emmy-winning Equitrekking PBS TV show. EquitrekkingTravel.com features the exceptional equestrian vacations led by local guides that we’ve filmed as we’ve traveled the […]
Events
2010 Fork Stables Horse Trials
An event which will help prepare our riders for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky this fall. This year they will offer FEI, USEF and USEA competitions & they are expecting a much larger turnout in preparation for the WEG. The first time in history these trials have been held outside of Europe.