It’s a saying we all know too well: You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Linguists estimate the phrase originated back in the year 1175, so man’s ability, or lack thereof, to control a horse’s water intake has been on our minds for centuries – literally!
Continue reading …NRHyA Introduces First Annual Youth Leadership Development Symposium
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on NRHyA Introduces First Annual Youth Leadership Development Symposium
The NRHyA is excited to announce the first annual Youth Leadership Development Symposium to be held January 22-23 in conjunction with the NRHA Winter Meeting at the historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. There will be four, two-hour sessions offered.
Continue reading …What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
That’s a valid question, but first one would have to know what a Camas Prairie Stump Race is.
Continue reading …Horrific Barn Fire Claims Lives of 40+ Canadian Horses
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on Horrific Barn Fire Claims Lives of 40+ Canadian Horses
Guelph, Ontario, Fire Department Deputy Chief John Osborne said firefighters from the all-volunteer Puslinch Fire Department responded to a barn fire at Classy Lane Stables Training Centre in Puslinch on Jan. 4.
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Many of us have doodled horses since childhood, filling notebook margins and scraps of paper with our attempt to capture the beauty and majesty of the animals we love. For every ten frustrated artists, there are those truly gifted craftsmen who have the ability to transform paper, canvas, or clay into evocative works of equine art.
Continue reading …Congress Passes a Number of Bills That Will Affect Horse Industry
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congress Passes a Number of Bills That Will Affect Horse Industry
“These provisions benefit racing and everyone who is in the horse business. Importantly, horse businesses, breeders, and farms can now make long term plans to take advantage of these tax provisions instead of just hoping Congress will extend them for one year, as has been the case recently,” continued Hickey.
Continue reading …Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
“To lose two young athletes in this dreadful way is a terrible shock and our hearts go out to their families and friends,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
“This is a very talented group that we signed this fall,” said Gwin. “They excel in both the ring and in the classroom and I believe they will add depth to the equestrian program and represent SMU well.”
Continue reading …Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
A laid back shoulder allows horses to reach out further as there is greater room for the humerus bone to rotate before it contacts the shoulder blade, which increases stride length and contributes to quality of movement.
Continue reading …Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
A lone, rather plain ship bobs along a sea of sparkles and bright colors. He tends to stick out from the crowd because his attire lacks all the glitz. Then again, he also blends in with the wall, so he’ll pilot his horse a little more to the front to let his ride shine. This might be the lone male rider in a youth Western Pleasure class or the only young man competing in Showmanship.
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