Australian Draught Horse
Monday, December 02 2013
The Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and Suffolk Punch are among the most famous of the draft horse breeds. But did you know that all four of those breeds have contributed to a single draft horse? The Australian Draught Horse, bred for farm work during the 19 th century, is an embodiment of the positive characteristics of its four ancestral breeds.
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Meet Our Members: Allyson Boyd
Monday, December 02 2013
I am continuing the “Meet our Members” post! This week features Allyson Boyd! So glad to welcome Allyson to the team this year! Name: Allyson Boyd Year in school: Freshmen Major: Biology Hometown: Hardeeville, sc Horse Name: Miss Melody (Missy) Breed: Quarter horse Age: 10 Level: Novice/ Training Where do you keep your horse/Train with: Paradise Farm with Lellie Ward How did I start riding: I got a pony for my 7th birthday. Biggest riding accomplishment: Changing from a hunter to an eventer Biggest riding goal: Making it to Rolex Favorite phase in eventing: Cross country Why did you choose USC Aiken: Because of all the riding opportunities Favorite thing about eventing: There’s three phases, the matching colors, and the trust you have to have for you and your horse. What was your reason for joining the eventing team?: To meet more people like me What are your hopes to get from being on the eventing team?: To get advice from people like me to be able to get better.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
Team USA Defeats Chile, 13-8, For USPA International Cup; Nic Roldan Named MVP
Monday, December 02 2013
Chile’s Matias Vial (1) and his horse turn into a shot with Team USA’s Jeff Hall (4) defending. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov.
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Classic Equine Equipment Nominated for Haynet Blogger of the Year 2013
Tuesday, November 26 2013
Have you heard the news?
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Camarillo
Monday, November 25 2013
Compared to other horse breeds, the Camarillo’s history is relatively new. The breed originated in California in the 1920s, and all of the Camarillos in existence today can be traced back to a single stallion: Sultan, a Spanish Mustang. History Adolfo Camarillo, a horse enthusiast, discovered Sultan at the California State Fair in 1921
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Classic Q&A: The Importance of Drawings in Planning a Barn
Thursday, November 21 2013
Do you know what your dream barn will look like? Maybe it’s one you’ve been dreaming up since you were a child. But when it comes to planning to build that dream barn, having some basic drawings done before you start planning out the details will help with the whole process
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Guest Post: Prevent Disease Outbreaks in Your Barn
Tuesday, November 19 2013
Nothing makes news like the outbreak of a contagious illness at a barn or equine sporting event. Over the past few years, horse owners and barn managers were awakened to the importance of disease prevention as Equine Herpesvirus cases appeared in states throughout the U.S
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Ardennes Horse
Monday, November 18 2013
Over hundreds of years, horses have made huge contributions to human society. War horses were instrumental in shaping the course of human history, and the Ardennes horse is among one of the oldest breeds of horses to serve in battle
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Classic Q&A: The European Stall Series
Thursday, November 14 2013
If you want your barn to have a truly graceful, classic appearance, then Classic Equine Equipment’s European Stall Series might be just the stall for you. Today Jim Johnson, Classic Equine Equipment Sales Representative, discusses the elegance that the European Stall Series could bring to your barn. The European Stall Series is Classic Equine Equipment’s top-line stall series, offering the most elegant look of all of the stall systems
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Bruised Soles
Wednesday, November 13 2013
If your horse has been showing hoof sensitivity, but doesn’t have any signs of an abscess, bruised soles might be the issue. Bruised soles are a common occurrence, but thankfully they’re easily treated and prevented. What Are Bruised Soles?
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