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Horse Costumes Are Popular
It seems that all types of people love a good horse costume…and there are a surprising number of them willing to be photographed as well. 😉 A Popular Choice Looking for images of people dressed up as horses was an eye-opening experience. I had no idea horse costumes were so popular, or that there would […]
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2009 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
*Update: show & rodeo results What 2009 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo The tradition of this show dates back to 1896 when the first stock show took place along the banks of Marine Creek in north Fort Worth. Since then it has become a yearly tradition not just for horse people, but for ranchers […]
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2009 Maryland World Horse Expo
What 13th Annual Maryland Horse World Expo For horse lovers of all types this is a large expo with a lot to offer the horse community. All activities in the two arenas and two seminar halls are indoor & heated. Events & Activities Include Seminars Riding clinics Mounted demonstrations Stallion Avenue Parade of Breeds Shopping […]
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2009 Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair
What Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum. The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor […]
Horse News
Adopt a BLM Horse or Burro
Image from teepole If you have the space and the funds to do it, adopting a wild horse can be a rewarding experience. The BLM clearly has too many to handle and the more of them we adopt the better (Madeleine Pickens has the right idea). Getting A Mustang of Your Very Own The horse […]
Horse Basics
Horse Foot Anatomy
Image from ubookworm Horse foot care is essential to keeping a happy (and healthy) mount. Nothing is fun when your feet hurt. Know Your Stuff Knowing the basics where your horses feet and hooves are concerned helps you to practice preventative maintenance, troubleshoot problems and communicate better with your farrier. Here is a quick guide […]
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2009 Cheval Passion Expo
Cheval Passions Expo – Avignon Equestrian Festival is an event celebrating horses and equestrians featuring 250 exhibitors and seven halls. There horse enthusiasts will find equestrian equipment, careers, training info, competitions, tourism, accessories in addition to stud shows, an equestrian cabaret and a large trade show. There are 8 major competitions that round out the […]
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2009 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Championship
*Update: 2009 Championship Results What American Quarter Horse Association Fort Dodge Versatility Ranch Horse Championships. Highlights and promotes the athletic ability and versatility of quarter horses in 5 different categories.
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2009 USEF Annual Convention
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Convention is an opportunity for horse professionals of all breeds and disciplines to come together. The convention was created to honor those in the horse community who performed at the highest level throughout the year; and to prepare for the horse sports and competition of the coming year.
Horse Jobs
Horse Jobs – Schooling Rider
Often a job offered to college students and aspiring riding or training professionals, a schooling rider is in charge of daily exercise. Great Communication Skills This is a position which benefits from a teamwork attitude, the ability to follow strict instructions and a strong focus on communication. It is not uncommon for a schooling rider […]
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2009 Equestrian Events Schedule
A quick note to let readers know that I’ve updated the 2009 Equestrian Events Schedule with equine events from around the globe. Never Ending List It may never be possible to get them all, but I’ve collected as many of the big events as I could find. If anyone knows of an event, show, festival, […]
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2009 Winter Equestrian Festival
Image from jrubinic *Update WEF Results What Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Hunters, Jumpers & Dressage Show