Hug Your Horse Today on National Hug Day!
January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Hug Your Horse Today on National Hug Day!
Did you know hugs not only improve your mood, they can affect psychological development, decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and even boost your immune system? It’s been scientifically proven!
Continue reading …Congratulations Madison Thiel (AQHA) and Meredith Milton (APHA) on Signing With SC Equestrian Team!
January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Madison Thiel (AQHA) and Meredith Milton (APHA) on Signing With SC Equestrian Team!
A big congratulations to our friends Madison Thiel and Meredith Milton on officially signing with the South Carolina Equestrian Team! Madison Thiel COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of South Carolina equestrian coach Boo Major on Wednesday announced the signing of western rider Madison Thiel (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman High School) to a National Letter of Intent to […]
Continue reading …Horse Stars Walk the Red Carpet in Texas in Preparation For Largest Touring Show on Earth
January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Stars Walk the Red Carpet in Texas in Preparation For Largest Touring Show on Earth
Odysseo’s 20 person stable team includes veterinarians, health technicians, trainers, riders, grooming team, and a traveling farrier. The barn team works from 6:00 am to midnight every day and some employees live onsite so horses can be monitored around the clock.
Continue reading …Oh Canada! Royal Mint Releases 2015 Silver Horse Coin
January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Oh Canada! Royal Mint Releases 2015 Silver Horse Coin
Just as “iron horses” helped build Canada by rail, a real horse introduced to our shores 350 years ago was just as critical to our development since the days of New France. In honor of the Canadian Horse, the Mint recruited accomplished coin designer Michelle Grant to create a lively tribute to the perseverance and survival of North America’s purest equine breed on an impressive half-kilogram fine silver coin.
Continue reading …Europe’s Premier Western Event, The AMERICANA, Creates Innovative Youth Competition Offering $11,000+ in Prizes
January 21, 2015 Comments Off on Europe’s Premier Western Event, The AMERICANA, Creates Innovative Youth Competition Offering $11,000+ in Prizes
“Our sponsors will take care of the winner during one full show season. He or she will get a start-up package of training with a professional trainer, show outfit, and a photo shoot. We would also like to thank the owners of the Palomino Farm, Thorsten Kohn and Kristina Kroff, for sponsoring the beautiful and valuable All-Around/Reining trophy saddle.“
Continue reading …World’s First Animal Terminal, “The Ark,” to be Constructed at JFK Airport
January 20, 2015 Comments Off on World’s First Animal Terminal, “The Ark,” to be Constructed at JFK Airport
“The design allows planes to taxi directly to the building, so horses can be transported in a seamless fashion that reduces stress.”
Continue reading …#Motivational Monday, Community Raises $4K to Send EWD Rider to Dixie Nationals
January 19, 2015 Comments Off on #Motivational Monday, Community Raises $4K to Send EWD Rider to Dixie Nationals
Thanks to Emily Peak for sharing a link to a wonderful story we thought would be perfect to share for #MotivationalMonday. Earlier in January, the Gainesville Times reported on a 43-year-old equestrian named David Ruckstaetter who has Downs Syndrome.
Continue reading …“We Shall Overcome…” Behind the Scenes at SELMA Movie Premiere With AQHA Competitor Tracie Plummer
January 19, 2015 Comments Off on “We Shall Overcome…” Behind the Scenes at SELMA Movie Premiere With AQHA Competitor Tracie Plummer
Today, on the third Monday of January, we honor the life and mission of a man who has become a symbol for equality, social change, and peaceful protest around the globe, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Baby on Board!
January 16, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Baby on Board!
Today’s image comes from Amanda Renae Campbell in Decatur, Illinois. She and her husband chose a unique way of announcing to family and friends that they would be expecting a new barn hand coming in July of 2015.
Continue reading …Using a Fitness Tracker or App While Horseback Riding?
January 15, 2015 Comments Off on Using a Fitness Tracker or App While Horseback Riding?
Now for our little experiment… Just for fun, I wore my Nike+FuelBand during several barn sessions over several weeks. It recorded 14 sessions in total. Each session included the time spent to groom, tack up, ride, untack, and clean the horse.
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