The Day-to-Day Life of a Working Miniature Horse Farm
Tuesday, January 27 2015
Owning and managing your own barn is a dream of many horse owners. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have horses in your backyard
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Legendary Jockey Pat Day’s Horseracing Career
Monday, January 26 2015
On January 23, 1994, jockey Pat Day achieved a major milestone in his impressive racing career: While riding Miss Popsnorkle at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Day won his 6,000 th race. In doing so, Day became the 10 th Thoroughbred jockey to win 6,000 races during his career. Day went on to win two additional races that same day.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Kicking off 2015!
Sunday, January 25 2015
School is back in session for the spring semester and the eventing team has begun its winter season! Over winter break some members of the team went on a ride in Hitchcock woods. It was a very cold morning of 35 degrees but we all had a great time! The team then kicked off the show season at the January Full Gallop Recognized HT! And thank you to team member Manon for volunteering as a jump judge! Marissa Collins and Carino-PT-Division-4th place I had a great weekend at my last PT.
- Published in Pacer Pride, Z-Blogs
New Beginnings: Tips for First-Time Breeders
Friday, January 23 2015
If you’re thinking of breeding your mare for the first time, you’ll be journeying into new territory. It can mean big changes for you, your finances, and your free time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Transporting Your Horse in Winter Weather
Thursday, January 22 2015
Safety is always a consideration when transporting your horse, but winter weather adds an extra challenge to trailering your horse. When you have to transport your horse during the winter, you will have additional factors to consider with each trip.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
How to Monitor a Horse Away in Training
Wednesday, January 21 2015
When sending a horse away for training, that horse may be away for a few weeks or even a few months. And while you may have done your homework before sending your horse away for training, there’s still room for things to go wrong
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Hackney Pony
Monday, January 19 2015
Are you lucky enough to have a Hackney Pony in your barn ? This flashy, high-stepping pony has an intriguing history and makes a popular horse show competitor. History The Hackney originated from Norfolk, England
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New Beginnings: Fostering a Rescue Horse
Friday, January 16 2015
Continuing our theme of new beginnings, you could give a horse a new beginning this year! Fostering a rescue horse is a great way to help out a horse in need. If you think you’d like to give fostering a try, here are the basics that you will need to know
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Should You Send Your Horse Away for Training?
Wednesday, January 14 2015
Sending a horse away to a trainer requires a good deal of trust, since your horse’s care and wellbeing will be in the trainer’s hands. If you’re planning to send your horse away for training, you will want to make sure that the horse will be safe and that the training will be a positive experience. Here are some factors you’ll want to consider
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
GumBits to Present Happy Horse Harmony Award at Global Dressage Festival
Tuesday, January 13 2015
Gumbits introduces the GumBits Happy Horse Harmony Award at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs