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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Horse Training Starts On The Ground
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Many horse owners want their horses to be like motorcycles. Just jump on and ride whenever they please. Unfortunately life doesn't work like that. A horse is a living, breathing animal with a mind of his own. Just jumping on and riding-an act many people do-can be downright dangerous. So what is a horse owner to do? To ride safely, a horse owner needs to develop an effective training program for her horse-one that begins with a solid foundation laid on the ground.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Calf Roping Horses
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Calf roping horses aren't just in the rodeo ring for their speed and precision; they play a greater role in the event as well. For those who are unfamiliar with calf roping, the event involves the calf roping horse, his rider and a calf. The roping horses are brought up to a full gallop; the rider throws the lasso around the calf and dismounts. The horse then backs up enough to keep tension on the rope while the rider ties the calf. When he returns to the horse, the rider mounts and the tension on the lasso rope is eased to determine whether or not the calf will remain tiedSent from my iPhone
Quarter Horses In Rodeo
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Because of their strong hind legs and muscular power, it is most often the American Quarter Horse that is used in rodeo events. Given that the American Quarter Horse got its name because the breed clocks the fastest quarter mile runs, it's little wonder that, when it comes to timed events in the rodeo ring, Quarter Horses are used for barrel racing and steer wrestling and are considered to be great calf roping horses as well.
Friday, April 22, 2011
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Unexpected Holdup At Polocrosse Masters
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Morgan Park Polocrosse - SA Girls vs NSW
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Representatives of KW Saddlery will be traveling to Morgan Park in Queensland to compete at the Shell Cup Polocrosse carnival to be held from the 15th to 17th April. Representative teams from all over Australia will battle it out along with numerous teams from both QLD and NSW. Although the girls will be playing they will also have a good supply of Polocrosse Gear on hand for those who still have not stocked up for the start of the QLD season. They will be there from thurs lunchtime and can be found around the Cunningham club camping.
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Representatives of KW Saddlery will be traveling to Morgan Park in Queensland to compete at the Shell Cup Polocrosse carnival to be held from the 15th to 17th April. Representative teams from all over Australia will battle it out along with numerous teams from both QLD and NSW. Although the girls will be playing they will also have a good supply of Polocrosse Gear on hand for those who still have not stocked up for the start of the QLD season. They will be there from thurs lunchtime and can be found around the Cunningham club camping.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Article: How To Saddle Your Horse Step-by-Step
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How To Saddle Your Horse Step-by-Step
http://horses.about.com/b/2011/04/10/how-to-saddle-your-horse.htm
How To Saddle Your Horse Step-by-Step
Is it time to saddle up? It is essential that you saddle up safely. 
Image: 2005 K. Blocksdorf
These step-by-step instructions show Justine as she saddles up her Arabian mare, Aimee. Whether you ride English or western, these are the basic steps to saddle up a horse. The big difference will be that on a western saddle you’ll be tying up a cinch rather than buckling up a girth. Here’s how to put a saddle on your horse safely.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
What Is A Hoof Abcess
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A hoof abscess is an infection within the hoof in an area called the lamina. The lamina consists of hard and soft sections, designated the insensitive and sensitive lamina, respectively. The hard lamina is essentially the hoof capsule, and the soft lamina is the tissue that connects the hoof capsule to the bone, also known as the white line. On the bottom of the hoof, called the solar surface, the sole of the hoof connects to the hoof wall at the white line.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
What Is Colic
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Colic takes place in a horse when the gut becomes bloated as a result of a build up of blockage or gas. Blockage may occur when fecal material is impacted, or in the most grave type of colic, by twisting of the gut. Causes of colic in horses can vary greatly. Reasons for this condition may include damage to the gut resulting from worm infestation, sudden diet changes, stress and even wind sucking. Acute colic can lead to a build up of toxins in the gut or possibly fatal shock and maybe both.Sent from my iPhone
A First Horse For The Adult
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"Adults are often looking for a long-term relationship. They are looking for a companion as well as a teacher." So less important is the potential resale value of the horse since most adults have no intent to eventually sell their horses.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
How To Mount A Horse
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Whether riding in a school or outdoor area, every rider must ensure that his horse stands quietly until he is on its back and ready to move off.
The reins should be fastened and sitting flat upon the horse’s neck. Whilst preparing to mount, the rider should always have one arm through the reins, e.g whilst adjusting the stirrups down, adjusting the stirrup leathers or tightening the girth. It is unsafe to leave a horse standing by itself whilst mounting: even the tamest: best trained horse can take become spooked and run away, causing serious injury to itself as well as to other horses and riders.
Always adjust the stirrups before mounting. The length should be approximately equal to the length of the outstretched arm, with the finger tip on the tongue of the buckle by the stirrup bar. The length is about right if, with the leather taught, the stirrup reaches the armpit.
To mount, stand on the near side of the horse(left), with your back to the horses head, and begin to mount as follows:
• grasp the reins in your left hand on top of the horse’s neck, with the left rein between the third finger and the little finger, and the right rein running through the palm of the hand. Both reins should be in like contact with the horse’s mouth with a slightly stronger contact on the right rein if the horse fidgets.
• step far enough back and to the right to be able to put your left foot in the stirrup.
• grasp the mane in your left hand, and with your right hand take hold of the stirrup leather and turn it towards you.
• place your left foot in the stirrup so that the stirrup is behind the ball of the foot, then lean your left knee against the saddle so that your toe does not disturb the horse.
• stand on tiptoe on your right foot, catch hold of the cantle of the saddle with your right hand, hold on to the mane or the pommel with your left hand, transfer your weight onto your left foot, press your left knee against the saddle and push off energetically with your right foot, leaning or upper body forwarded you do so.
• placing your right hand on the pommel for support, swing your right leg slowly over the croup and lower your seat carefully into the saddle.
• place your right foot in the stirrup and take up your reins.
Snaffle Bits
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The purpose of snaffles is to train the horse for responsiveness at the mere touch of the reins." What if your horse will not listen to the snaffle? Most will find a more severe bit. When you understand it is not the equipment that makes your horse responsive, you will understand the folly in this reasoning. If you only change to a harsher bit, your riding stays the same, the horse will become accustomed to that pain as he did the milder bit. Now you are stuck in a cycle of finding a bit that produces enough pain that your horse will respond to your uneducated hands.Sent from my iPhone
What Makes A Horse Your Partner
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The folk tale is that horse training tack are your best tools for making your horse your partner. And while the correct training tack can make the difference in the performance of your horse, it is not the tack that makes a good partner. Yes, some training devices are effective for making a horse stop on cue, spin correctly, and keep a certain head position, most use pain as a teacher. We as the higher intelligence need to develop a two way communication line with the horse that makes sense to the horse in order to teach them effectively.Sent from my iPhone
What Do You Need To Train Your Horse
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Horses can be tough animals to crack. Aside from being among the proudest and at times the most stubborn animals to roam the planet, horses need a fair and consistent cue system in order to form a solid communication base to help them learn what you want them to do. While you can find a piece of equipment that will fix every ail, you actually only need one bit, one bridle and educated hands for making your horse a fine mount.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
What To Look For In A Dressage Horse
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If you are looking to acquire a dressage horse for future competition, you will want to consider the abilities and traits of the person for whom the horse is intended. While the judges critique dressage horses in competition more than the rider, it is equally important for the rider to be able to guide the horse and to lead it through the judged events. If you are naturally uneasy atop a horse, then you will want to find a horse that is very intuitive and calm. If you were really tall and lanky, you would not want to get a shorter horse, no matter how successful the horse has been in previous competitions.
When A Horse Rears
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Although it's not one hundred percent infallible, the best way to protect yourself when a horse rears with you is to lean forward immediately and put your hands forward so you have loose reins. If you have to, you could even put your arms around his neck, let go of the reins and slide off. For my money, there aren't any other safer ways to deal with a horse if he suddenly rears.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Shoeing Your Horse
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Make sure that you have a good farrier. If a horse gets sore feet or legs from bad angles or bad shoeing, the horse can not just take his shoes off, sit back on a couch, and rub their feet, or find another pair of shoes like you can. Bad shoeing can result in your horse becoming lame due to a number of problems including: bowed tendons, popped splints, or shoulder/back soreness or spasms. Bad shoeing can ruin a good horse, so don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish where shoeing is concerned. A laid-up horse is far more expensive to maintain than a good farrier. And remember not all horses need to have shoes, only if they are competing, walking on hard/rocky surfaces, or have hoof problems.
Grooming Horses
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Keep your horse clean. Keep your horse's entire coat free from dirt, mud, sand, and sweat. Brush your horse every day. Pick out your horse's feet every day. Wash out any sweat residue from the saddle pad or girth every day. Wash out any dirt or sand residue, as from the riding arena, on your horses legs every day. A number of different problems can result if a horse's coat is not kept clean.
Keep your horse clean. Keep your horse's entire coat free from dirt, mud, sand, and sweat. Brush your horse every day. Pick out your horse's feet every day. Wash out any sweat residue from the saddle pad or girth every day. Wash out any dirt or sand residue, as from the riding arena, on your horses legs every day. A number of different problems can result if a horse's coat is not kept clean.
Relationship With Horses
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A horse will love you if, first and foremost, you treat it fairly, and secondly, if you allow yourself to develop a relationship with it in the same way you would a human partner. There are too many who will look after the horse's material needs but put nothing back into the partnership itself. The horse born in captivity will identify with an alternative provider and companion, resulting in a healthy relationship from the beginning. A healthy relationship with your horse requires: trust, coupled with respect, fondness with compliance, and a desire to please.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Training Horses that Spook, pt.2
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Training Horses that Spook, pt.1
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Campdrafting Fundamentals - Clip 1
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Campdrafting Fundamentals - Clip 2
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Campdrafting Fundamentals - Clip 3
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Campdrafting Fundamentals - Clip 4
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A Mustang Story - "Training a Wild Horse" (Introduction)
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Why You Should Consider Electric Fencing for Horses
KW Saddlery - Quality Gear For Horse And RiderThere are many positives to installing electric fencing for horses instead of common fencing solutions, more and more horse enthusiasts are making use of electric fences as a safe and reliable containment solution. This article highlights some of those benefits. Electric fencing has many positives which makes it a wiser investment than most traditional fencing, and it would appear that a growing volume of animal enthusiasts view these benefits as worthy of investing in this kind of containment. What usually hold people back from purchasing such a fence, i.e. the fear that it would harm their animals, has long been disproven and many animal owners now know someone who owns a fence and will recommend their safety that sales are growing.
Not convinced? Ok, let's examine the benefits.These fences are perfect for housing horses because:Electric fences are undoubtedly much safer than conventional wooden fencing - if a horse is scared and in a rage decides to charge your fence, an ordinary post and wire fence will not buckle under the weight and the horse will fall or worse, fracture a leg. An electric fence will absorb the impact without harming the animal. A lot of is actually tall and therefore acts as much more of a barrier. The horse is far less likely to attack the fence or attempt to jump it.
These fences are more affordable and cost effective than common fencing: because many horses use classic fence posts to get at an itch, they can easily become breached and need repairs which is both costly in time and money. An electric fence is cheaper to buy and takes a fraction of the time to set up and being made from strong materials, not wood, they last longer in the elements. Electric fences are not built from ordinary materials, they are specifically moulded from heavy duty weather resistant materials engineered to withstand the worst a British winter can give. This also affords them the durability to withstand biting or cribbing from horses who may become curious. This means less maintenance costs. These fences are straight forward and quick to put together and disassemble as required: unlike conventional fencing which is grounded and permanent, the fencing is portable, can be collapsed and erected quickly and easily which is perfect for temporary containment for instance if a horse is ill
So as you can see the positives are wide ranging and substantial, the amount of time you could regain alone makes the investment viable.Electric fencing for horses, why is it so suitable?Using electric fencing for horses is a suitable option because they are fairly simple to keep with such fencing. Horses are intelligent animals and soon learn to respect the fence. Some people are concerned about whether electrical fences are safe, but I assure you they are. If the horse touches the wire or tape on an electric fence it closes the electrical circuit which allows the current to pass via the horse and dirt in a bid to return to the energizer. Horses are particularly effective conductors, especially if their hooves are shod with metal, as they have comparatively thin hides. This will result in the horse experiencing a harmless jolt and it will back away from the electrified fence, learning not to try that again. About the Author
Buying your first electric fence can be a puzzling affair; which one to get? how does it work? what voltage to use? Thats why its best to talk to an expert, like Electric Fence Systems and other suppliers of electric fencing for horses who can advise you on the most appropriate fencing solution.
Not convinced? Ok, let's examine the benefits.These fences are perfect for housing horses because:Electric fences are undoubtedly much safer than conventional wooden fencing - if a horse is scared and in a rage decides to charge your fence, an ordinary post and wire fence will not buckle under the weight and the horse will fall or worse, fracture a leg. An electric fence will absorb the impact without harming the animal. A lot of is actually tall and therefore acts as much more of a barrier. The horse is far less likely to attack the fence or attempt to jump it.
These fences are more affordable and cost effective than common fencing: because many horses use classic fence posts to get at an itch, they can easily become breached and need repairs which is both costly in time and money. An electric fence is cheaper to buy and takes a fraction of the time to set up and being made from strong materials, not wood, they last longer in the elements. Electric fences are not built from ordinary materials, they are specifically moulded from heavy duty weather resistant materials engineered to withstand the worst a British winter can give. This also affords them the durability to withstand biting or cribbing from horses who may become curious. This means less maintenance costs. These fences are straight forward and quick to put together and disassemble as required: unlike conventional fencing which is grounded and permanent, the fencing is portable, can be collapsed and erected quickly and easily which is perfect for temporary containment for instance if a horse is ill
So as you can see the positives are wide ranging and substantial, the amount of time you could regain alone makes the investment viable.Electric fencing for horses, why is it so suitable?Using electric fencing for horses is a suitable option because they are fairly simple to keep with such fencing. Horses are intelligent animals and soon learn to respect the fence. Some people are concerned about whether electrical fences are safe, but I assure you they are. If the horse touches the wire or tape on an electric fence it closes the electrical circuit which allows the current to pass via the horse and dirt in a bid to return to the energizer. Horses are particularly effective conductors, especially if their hooves are shod with metal, as they have comparatively thin hides. This will result in the horse experiencing a harmless jolt and it will back away from the electrified fence, learning not to try that again. About the Author
Buying your first electric fence can be a puzzling affair; which one to get? how does it work? what voltage to use? Thats why its best to talk to an expert, like Electric Fence Systems and other suppliers of electric fencing for horses who can advise you on the most appropriate fencing solution.
Paso Fino Horses
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By Shannon MargolisThe Paso Fino Horse is one of the world's most exciting breeds giving the smoothest ride in the world and attracting many riders. The gait of the Paso Fino Horses is unique and for those of us with bad backs, bad knees, and many other problems caused by years of riding, the Paso is the ideal choice. The movement actually eases stiffness in joints and promotes good circulation. There are many things you can do with the Paso Fino Horses. They are such good weight carriers and have superb stamina, so endurance is one of their talents. The questions that we are most often asked is why are the Paso Finos so special, and why do you love them so much? The Paso Finos are very versatile, and easy to train. The thing with the Paso Fino Horses is that they touch your heart and once they have done this there's no getting them out of your system. They are so loving and generous. They are small horses with big hearts and big personalities. In the years I have been around these horses I have never met one with any malicious tendencies. But you can never truly understand the magic of the Paso Fino Horse until you have ridden one. The Paso Fino Horse has an isochronal, 4-beat gait, which is totally natural. This is what makes these horses so amazing. As it is a natural gait, nothing of the movement is forced, making it a smoother ride. Not only do the Paso Finos gait, but they can also trot and canter, which shows the versatility of the breed. The Paso Fino Horse is very balanced in gait and can carry an amazing amount of weight. The three speeds of the Paso Fino Gait are: Slow - FINO - the movement of the legs is very fast, however the steps are short and rapid. Therefore there seems to be a great deal of energy and activity, but a very slow forward movement. Moderate - PASO CORTO - With the speed of a working trot, this gait covers the ground more as the steps are larger than the Fino movement. Fast - PASO LARGO - This is the speed of canter. It is the fastest speed of the gait. There is further extension of the steps, which means they can cover more ground. The Paso Fina Horse developed in Spain through the Barb, which produced the Spanish Jennet, and the Andulasian. Columbus transported the horses to what is now the Dominican Republic. Subsequent explorers took them to Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba, Panama and Mexico. These stunning horses range in size from 13.2 hh to 15.2 hh and are in every colour. The Paso temperament is kind and gentle. Once experienced, these horses become seriously addictive. We were the first to introduce these horses to Britain and we are the foremost stud with an internationally approved breeding programme. We hope that after meeting them you'll love them as much as we do. About The AuthorShannon Margolis
IT Marketing Coordinator For additional information please visit www.horsegalore.com View their website at: http://www.horsegalore.com
By Shannon MargolisThe Paso Fino Horse is one of the world's most exciting breeds giving the smoothest ride in the world and attracting many riders. The gait of the Paso Fino Horses is unique and for those of us with bad backs, bad knees, and many other problems caused by years of riding, the Paso is the ideal choice. The movement actually eases stiffness in joints and promotes good circulation. There are many things you can do with the Paso Fino Horses. They are such good weight carriers and have superb stamina, so endurance is one of their talents. The questions that we are most often asked is why are the Paso Finos so special, and why do you love them so much? The Paso Finos are very versatile, and easy to train. The thing with the Paso Fino Horses is that they touch your heart and once they have done this there's no getting them out of your system. They are so loving and generous. They are small horses with big hearts and big personalities. In the years I have been around these horses I have never met one with any malicious tendencies. But you can never truly understand the magic of the Paso Fino Horse until you have ridden one. The Paso Fino Horse has an isochronal, 4-beat gait, which is totally natural. This is what makes these horses so amazing. As it is a natural gait, nothing of the movement is forced, making it a smoother ride. Not only do the Paso Finos gait, but they can also trot and canter, which shows the versatility of the breed. The Paso Fino Horse is very balanced in gait and can carry an amazing amount of weight. The three speeds of the Paso Fino Gait are: Slow - FINO - the movement of the legs is very fast, however the steps are short and rapid. Therefore there seems to be a great deal of energy and activity, but a very slow forward movement. Moderate - PASO CORTO - With the speed of a working trot, this gait covers the ground more as the steps are larger than the Fino movement. Fast - PASO LARGO - This is the speed of canter. It is the fastest speed of the gait. There is further extension of the steps, which means they can cover more ground. The Paso Fina Horse developed in Spain through the Barb, which produced the Spanish Jennet, and the Andulasian. Columbus transported the horses to what is now the Dominican Republic. Subsequent explorers took them to Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba, Panama and Mexico. These stunning horses range in size from 13.2 hh to 15.2 hh and are in every colour. The Paso temperament is kind and gentle. Once experienced, these horses become seriously addictive. We were the first to introduce these horses to Britain and we are the foremost stud with an internationally approved breeding programme. We hope that after meeting them you'll love them as much as we do. About The AuthorShannon Margolis
IT Marketing Coordinator For additional information please visit www.horsegalore.com View their website at: http://www.horsegalore.com
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