Maryland Horse Industry Board Awards $30,000 in Grants; Projects Designed to Build Awareness and Support For Horse Industry
January 7, 2014 Comments Off on Maryland Horse Industry Board Awards $30,000 in Grants; Projects Designed to Build Awareness and Support For Horse Industry
An environmental study to research manure composting practices, programs to support and expand equine youth activities, projects that will develop and improve public access horseback riding trails, and other initiatives…
Continue reading …10 Reasons Your Teenage Daughter Should Own a Horse
October 31, 2013 Comments Off on 10 Reasons Your Teenage Daughter Should Own a Horse
Blog by: Hannah E. Broaddus I was one hell of a teenager: utterly independent, debated everything, and sought full control over my own life by the time I was 13. Looking back, it was actually my horse that kept me safe and out of trouble, when my parents could only do so much. There are […]
Continue reading …A Remarkable Recovery: 10-year-old Brook Turner “Stays Hooked” During 2013 Congress Cutting Run
October 10, 2013 Comments Off on A Remarkable Recovery: 10-year-old Brook Turner “Stays Hooked” During 2013 Congress Cutting Run
“On the third pass, a combination of Turner’s swift kicks and her horse’s hard stops caused the rider to lose her stirrups, fly over the saddle horn, and was left hanging onto the side of her horse’s neck. Incredibly, she was able to keep hold of the reins, right herself in the saddle, and never lost the calf she was working.”
Continue reading …What Horse Professionals and Stable Operators Need to Know About Land Use
October 10, 2013 Comments Off on What Horse Professionals and Stable Operators Need to Know About Land Use
Press release With real estate rebounding, many developers are anxious to recoup their losses and start building. The problem for horse professionals is that development often means pushing stables further away from urban areas. This can seriously affect the growth and profitability of your stable and has forced many barns out of business. It is […]
Continue reading …Counting Her Pennies and Making It Work: Ambitious Youth Exhibitor Spotlight on Hannah Lynch
September 26, 2013 Comments Off on Counting Her Pennies and Making It Work: Ambitious Youth Exhibitor Spotlight on Hannah Lynch
Lynch is nearly financially self-supporting her showing habit by making and selling scarves, babysitting, and banding horses to pay her bills. She bands on average 10-12 horses per weekend to pay her training and entry bills.
Continue reading …The Best Dang Boot Sock™, XtremeSoft Boot Socks, and Over the Calf Peddies™ Add Wow to Your Western Boots
September 11, 2013 Comments Off on The Best Dang Boot Sock™, XtremeSoft Boot Socks, and Over the Calf Peddies™ Add Wow to Your Western BootsNoble Equine offers three new styles to choose from: the XtremeSoft Boot Sock, Over the Calf Peddies™, and The Best Dang Boot Sock™. All offer superior comfort, top-of-the-line technology and Noble Equine innovation. If you are grabbing for your ropers or just your good ol’ cowboy boots, Noble Equine makes the perfect pair of socks […]
Continue reading …Striving For Real Sportsmanship in a Reality Show World
September 11, 2013 Comments Off on Striving For Real Sportsmanship in a Reality Show WorldToday’s world seems obsessed with reality shows. From “Jersey Shore” to the “Kardashians” or reality contests like “Survivor” or the “Amazing Race,” people tune in by the millions each week to see what happens next in a (supposedly) unscripted environment. A research based article on Greatist.com reports that these shows are very popular with those […]
Continue reading …Fall Is Here- Are You and Your Horse Ready?
September 10, 2013 Comments Off on Fall Is Here- Are You and Your Horse Ready?Leaves are falling- your horse’s weight shouldn’t Battle with bots Those little yellow eggs on your horse’s legs can do plenty of damage to your horse’s mouth and stomach lining. Both bots and tapeworms can cause unthrifty condition and raise your horse’s risk of colic. Read up on how to deal with these nasty parasites. […]
Continue reading …Absorbine’s Horseman’s One Step® Products Ideal for Cleaning Leather and Synthetic Tack
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on Absorbine’s Horseman’s One Step® Products Ideal for Cleaning Leather and Synthetic TackEast Longmeadow, MA – It’s widely recognized that horse sweat is one of leather’s worst enemies. Whenever sweat comes in contact with a saddle, bridle or other tack, it absorbs some of the leather’s natural oils, which can eventually lead to drying and cracking. Horseman’s One Step® Cream Leather Cleaner & Conditioner from Absorbine® has […]
Continue reading …“I Couldn’t Exactly Pull a Horse Saddle Out of My Pocket and Propose at a Fancy Dinner…”
August 27, 2013 Comments Off on “I Couldn’t Exactly Pull a Horse Saddle Out of My Pocket and Propose at a Fancy Dinner…”
A week spent cozied up in Haicenda Zuleta, a picturesque estate located high atop the Andes Mountains. A romantic horseback ride aboard native-bred mounts through the mountainous terrain of Ecuador.
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