Top New Year’s Resolutions for Horseback Riders
Wednesday, December 31 2014
Are you still searching for that perfect New Year’s resolution? We’re here to help.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
December 28, 2011: Steven Spielberg’s War Horse Was Released
Monday, December 29 2014
On December 28, 2011 the world was given a glimpse into the life of military horses with the release of Steven Spielberg’s War Horse . This dramatic DreamWorks film brought to life the 1982 children’s novel War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo. Morpurgo wrote War Horse after speaking with World War I veterans about their attachment to their cavalry horses.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Sidelines Magazine – Tricho Salon Makeover Contest
Saturday, December 27 2014
Tricho Salon.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
How to Do Good With Your Old Horse Equipment
Friday, December 26 2014
If you’re lucky, you received some great new horse equipment for Christmas. Whether you got that new pair of boots that you needed, or your horse got a new blanket and halter, chances are that you now have some old equipment that you don’t really need. During this season of giving, that old equipment can be the perfect way to make a generous gift to a local rescue or nonprofit.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Who Speaks For The Carriage Horses?
Wednesday, December 24 2014
There is great support for the Carriage Horses in New York City – from all over the Big Apple itself and also from around this country and people connected via the internet in other parts of the world. Three major New York City newspapers have changed their tunes – check out what the NY Times says about the controversy on the NYT Opinion Page, December 7 .
- Published in Lauren Gallops, Z-Blogs
Flesh and Blood 2
Tuesday, December 23 2014
In 2012 my son began riding and entered his first horse shows, I wrote “Flesh and Blood 1,” as a parent watching his son show and less as the professional trainer that I am. I wrote about how my wife ( who by the way was also once a professional trainer) and I were just like all the “whacko,” parents of the kids we teach; we video taped everything, coddled him, took thousands of pictures, made sure he had a drink even before he left the ring, and whooped like idiots for all his trips, even if they were crappy. It’s has now been almost 3 years of him showing and about to be 2015, and things haven’t really changed
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
The Fell Pony
Monday, December 22 2014
The Fell Pony has a rich and unique history dating all the way back to 15,000 B.C.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Improving Horse Welfare: Responsible Horse Breeding and Ownership
Friday, December 19 2014
HSUS logo Nothing compares to the special bond people can share with horses. So, it’s no wonder that many equestrians yearn for a horse to call their own, a familiar face peering over the stall door—ears pricked and muzzle outstretched for a treat—day after day.
- Published in Tails & Trails, Z-Blogs
Tips to Prepare for Your Horse’s Move to a New Boarding Barn
Friday, December 19 2014
When planning to move your horse to a new boarding barn, it’s helpful to make a to-do list to ensure that you get everything necessary done before the day of the move. Knowing that you have accomplished what you need to do before the move will make the actual moving day less stressful on both you and your horse. Need to put together a to-do list
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Tips for Choosing Stall Accessories
Thursday, December 18 2014
If a barn renovation or upgrade is in your plans for 2015, then choosing stall accessories will be on your to-do list. When choosing stall accessories, there are particular factors that you will want to look for. Here are some tips to ensure that you get the most out of the stall accessories that you select.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs