Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
Adjust the cheekpieces so the bit makes one or two small wrinkles in the corner of the horse’s mouth. Adjust the noseband so it has two fingers’ width of slack between the horse’s nose and the noseband.
Continue reading …Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
“When he sees barrels or poles, his heart gets pumping so hard that I can feel it through the saddle. He is always ready and willing to go.”
Continue reading …Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
Six months in the making, the arena expansion to 100,000 square feet of indoor space has led to other additions, which include new LED lighting, renovations to the Lamar Arena, new wash racks added for a total of 15, new premium footing in all arenas and the remodeling of the Café and Grill. The arena has 650 permanent horse stalls and can add 350 temporary ones for larger events.
Continue reading …Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
The four horses and their riders, two businessmen and two children, will only be visible to the eye at low tide.
Continue reading …Mane Clipping From The Duke of Wellington’s Horse From The Battle of Waterloo Sells For $3,044
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Mane Clipping From The Duke of Wellington’s Horse From The Battle of Waterloo Sells For $3,044
It is said that Copenhagen valiantly carried the Duke for 16 hours continuously and emerged from the battle without injury. As reward for his exceptional service, Copenhagen was retired to the Duke’s estate, Stratfield Saye House. After the horse passed away, a marble headstone was erected to mark the grave of the Duke’s favorite equine friend.
Continue reading …Trail of Painted Ponies Seeking New “Paint” Designs
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Trail of Painted Ponies Seeking New “Paint” Designs
Entries are now open for APHA’s Trail of Painted Ponies design contest, and artists and non-artists alike are invited to submit their entries now thorough November 1. The theme of the contest is “Celebrating the Spirit of the American Paint Horse,” and cash prizes will be awarded to the top designs, along with possible production as a Trail of Painted Ponies figurine.
Continue reading …Equestrian Themed Jewelry From Lugano Diamonds
August 31, 2015 Comments Off on Equestrian Themed Jewelry From Lugano Diamonds
The equestrian collection is on display at Lugano Diamonds’ EQU Lifestyle Boutique, an elegant traveling horse trailer that visits some of the most spectacular horse shows. The jewelry set is also available to view at the company’s Grand Salon in Newport Beach.
Continue reading …North Texas Tack Swap to be Held September 12th in Fort Worth
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on North Texas Tack Swap to be Held September 12th in Fort Worth
“People are bringing everything from high-end show clothing and other show tack to equipment for the casual and beginner equestrian.”
Continue reading …11-Year-Old Equestrian Raises $102 With Lemonade Stand to Help Horses in Need
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on 11-Year-Old Equestrian Raises $102 With Lemonade Stand to Help Horses in Need
“I thought that helping you would be a way to help horses in need…I hope that this money, although it isn’t that much, can help in some way.”
Continue reading …The Gin Tin: Why Every Equestrian Event Should Have a Horse Trailer Bar…
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on The Gin Tin: Why Every Equestrian Event Should Have a Horse Trailer Bar…
With its new blue-ribbon exterior and charming mini white picket fence ramps, an old bumper-pull horse trailer has been given new life as a mobile bar christened “The Gin Tin.”
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