Most people will never see or understand the behind the scenes of owning animals. It’s not all glamour shots and cute, fluffy animals. It’s work and a lot of it. I hope to share some small insight of what goes into it.
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I came to realize that Kismet has the missing piece of Tallie’s star! Thinking that maybe I was losing my mind from lack of sleep, I made a collage of the girls’ headshots and, sure enough, they look like a perfect fit!
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While it does not resolve every pain-related issue under the sun in equines, it can improve recovery situations or overall quality of life for many. Before we delve into when one should or should not consider bute for their horse, let’s learn a little more about the drug itself.
Continue reading …Why Horses Are Good For Little Girls
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on Why Horses Are Good For Little Girls
“Sharing a love of horses and the opportunity to ride is a gift! It’s a way to overcome challenges & develop lifelong skills that will serve well over the course of a girl’s lifetime.” — Jaimie Tucker By: Jaimie Tucker Today’s blog post is a departure from my usual content. I thought it was time to […]
Continue reading …2021 Will be the Year of Collaboration For Horse Shows
February 25, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Will be the Year of Collaboration For Horse Shows
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many groups struggled to host competitive equestrian events that yielded a profit large enough to be considered “successful” and provide the opportunity for future shows to grow. A best practice for planning the financial success of a horse show requires that the revenue generated from stalls should pay for the rental of the facility. Most clubs start with a working budget from the profits made off the previous year’s show. This money covers the upfront costs associated with the show, such as the hiring of judges, show staff, and for the purchase of awards. If a group is fortunate enough to gather sponsorship money, that has a significant impact on the ability for them to “profit” from hosting the event.
Continue reading …Walk, Trot, Lope- Is That All There is?
February 22, 2021 Comments Off on Walk, Trot, Lope- Is That All There is?
Before we delve too deeply, let’s review the mechanics of the four, basic gaits. The walk, the slowest of course, is a four-beat, lateral gait. Each hoof will touch down independently, giving the four “beats.” The term “lateral” indicates that both left side legs will move and then both right (or vice versa). This is in contrast to some other animals, such as salamanders, which move at a “walk” with diagonally paired leg movements.
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Many of you know my story; some don’t. Over the past five years, I had many curves to follow, but I made it. Through a divorce, my mother’s passing, cancer scare, broken back from being thrown by my show horse, which brought on a battle of anxiety… I’m still here. I’m so blessed to have the support from my dear family, my beloved HPH family, and my most awesomest friends.
Continue reading …Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
The idea of imprint training is to, in a single session, introduce as many new objects and sensations as possible within the first 24 hours after birth. This might include brushes, halters, clippers, other equipment, and touching of the face, body, legs, and hooves.
Continue reading …That’s A Wrap- Silver Dollar Daily Stride #6
January 21, 2021 Comments Off on That’s A Wrap- Silver Dollar Daily Stride #6
Silver Dollar Circuit “The horse show that could” wraps its final day of happy exhibitors. The feel of the show was more laid back, but the enthusiasm was at an all time high. The classes were full of competent competitors and the challenge for circuits and High Points required a valiant effort. The pace allowed […]
Continue reading …Silver Lining at the Silver Dollar- Daily Stride #4
January 19, 2021 Comments Off on Silver Lining at the Silver Dollar- Daily Stride #4
After a year like 2020, it’s refreshing to hear that there were some positives that came out of it. When we left Las Vegas last year, the world shut down. Getting back to “normal” will take some more time still and, until then, we have returned to a show, and a world, that is a […]
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