“The film crew had two hours per day to film the horses pulling the wagon. The main shot was around dusk, so the mornings were spent perfecting camera angles. The film crew used two main cameras, a drone and a chase car with a camera boom attached. The production crew spent hours matching both cameras to get the same angles of the hitch as it went down the road.”
Continue reading …Pattern books and tab sheet are now available for the sold out SOQHA Challenge. The event will take place March 2-3 in Springfield, Ohio. Judges will be Chris Jones, Kendra Weis, and Tim Finkenbinder.
Continue reading …The aforementioned Inflammatory Airway Disease study described wood shavings as much better than straw bedding, but “more is better” does not apply to shavings when it comes to clean stable air. People see a nice, cushy surface to support their horse’s sweet dreams, but the horse’s lungs see an onslaught of respiratory irritants that come with that deep bedding.
Continue reading …The program is designed for, but not limited to professional horse trainers from all disciplines, professional rodeo competitors, veterinarians, farriers, dentists, and chiropractors, as well as farm or ranch owners to cover their employee disability financial exposure. It provides a tax-free income benefit to provide cash flow for a specific period of time should a disability render a covered person unable to perform the substantial and material duties of his or her occupation.
Continue reading …One of the most unique offerings at the World Equestrian Center is the Sunday morning Worship Service that takes place at the Sanctuary Arena in gate. Everyone is welcome to the relaxed, come-as-you-are service, and can even join aboard their horses.
Continue reading …EIA is an incurable, infectious viral disease spread through blood-to-blood contact, not through close proximity or casual contact. The virus can be transmitted from an infected equine to a “clean” equine by biting flies, the use of unsterilized or contaminated medical instruments, or through a blood transfusion. The most common clinical sign of acute EIA is fever, which often precedes the development of other signs. In chronic cases, symptoms such as weight loss, weakness, anemia and swelling of the lower legs, chest and abdomen may occur.
Continue reading …Not all gooseneck trailers will fit on today’s trucks. A gooseneck trailer must have 6′ or more from the top of the tailgate (top of the truck bed sides) to the bottom of the gooseneck when sitting level. Taller trucks may be too high to fit properly under a gooseneck trailer, especially goosenecks built before 2000.
Continue reading …“As many horse daughters must know, their biggest supporter is someone that really believes in you. In my case, it was my mom. She had a knack for always wiping my boots, brushing my horses tail out, and wiping his mouth before I entered the ring. It was like a ritual. While riding on course, you could hear her snapping her fingers to keep the steady rhythm. I will always cherish those special moments we shared.”
Continue reading …Your foal begins practicing their coordination with head nods and limb movements by days 40 and 46 of pregnancy, respectively. That’s only a month and half into your mare’s 11-month pregnancy!
Continue reading …Devotion. What an appropriate topic to discuss on Valentine’s Day! For most of our readers, the question: “What are you devoted to?” is simply and easily answered with one word- Horses!
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