Riding and working at the barn is a highly effective cardio workout. Following is the average calories burned by a 155 lb. rider:
Walking at 4 mph- 281 calories, Riding at a walk- 176 calories, Grooming- 422 calories, Shoveling- 422 calories, Riding at a trot- 457 calories, Riding at a canter- 563 calories.
Countdown to 2017 Americana- Sept. in Augsburg, Germany
June 2, 2016 Comments Off on Countdown to 2017 Americana- Sept. in Augsburg, Germany
The No. 1 Western Event presents world class sport and Europe’s leading exhibition on Western riding and Western horses.
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A perfect compliment to the region’s passion for equestrian sport, The Project’s exhibition was framed by the elegant Arabic architecture of the VIP and Hospitality sections and hosted prominent visitors including celebrities, sheiks, members of the royal family, and other prestigious guests.
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
Congratulations to Abby Floyd who made it into the Top 10 on Sunday evening during the Miss USA finals!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Modern Day Gilligan’s Island, Equine Chronicle Goes Caribbean!
May 31, 2016 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Modern Day Gilligan’s Island, Equine Chronicle Goes Caribbean!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from a private island in the Caribbean where a group of horse show families are taking a much-needed break this summer. The Johns, Searles, and MacLeod families brought along their favorite equine magazine to read on the trip!
Continue reading …Sounds Fun! Trick Horse Training Camp
May 30, 2016 Comments Off on Sounds Fun! Trick Horse Training Camp
Famous Imagine A Horse success stories include ‘equine graduate,’ Lady C, the mare ridden by country recording artist Sheryl Crow into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo before her concert. “Lady C’s foundational trick training gave her the courage to face 55,000 screaming fans, spotlights and a pyrotechnics show,” said De Laurentis and Pogue, who have dedicated their lives to helping people and horses more fully trust one another.
Continue reading …Happy Memorial Day Weekend! From The Equine Chronicle
May 30, 2016 Comments Off on Happy Memorial Day Weekend! From The Equine Chronicle
As many of you plan family barbecues, trips to the lake, or even attend Memorial Day horse shows, we encourage everyone to remember the real reason for this holiday weekend. While we may sometimes lose sight of the true meaning of the red, white, and blue, it’s important to take a moment, on Memorial Day, to recognize, remember, and celebrate our nation’s heroes who died in service to our country.
Continue reading …It’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” But With Horses! Win Cash From Equine Affaire
May 30, 2016 Comments Off on It’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” But With Horses! Win Cash From Equine Affaire
Equine Affaire has just introduced the Horse Video Challenge, a contest in which you could win up to $500 for your home video of your horse, your friend’s horse, or just any horse or horses you can capture doing what horses do best: being humorous and loveable horses.
Continue reading …Criticism Swirling Surrounding Houston Flood Horse Rescue Last Month
May 27, 2016 Comments Off on Criticism Swirling Surrounding Houston Flood Horse Rescue Last Month
An interesting story came out yesterday in the Houston Press entitled Criticism Continues About Why Horses Had to Swim For Their Lives When Cypress Trails Flooded Again. The article refers to the historic flooding that struck Houston, Texas and surrounding areas on April 18th, 2016, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Week: The Ultimate Achievement- Winning a Tiebreaker With Yourself!
May 27, 2016 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Week: The Ultimate Achievement- Winning a Tiebreaker With Yourself!
At the recent 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit in Del Mar, California, Bonnie was named the circuit champion in Amateur Select Western Riding with her horse Dun In The Dark, aka “Bucky.” She did tie with another horse and rider team for the title… herself!
Bonnie was also named the Reserve Circuit Champion with her other horse, Corporate Credit, aka “Dusty.”