Reader Photo Challenge: Black Beauties
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by Marcella Gruchalak
2h ago
Enjoy these eight photos of black horses! This week we asked to see your black beauties. Enjoy these eight photos of pristine black horses! Photo courtesy of Marteen Silas Photo by Neal Anderson Photo by Becky Schreick Photo by Cat McKenna Design Photo by Terri Cage Photography Photo by Sue Evans Photo by Jill Manzie-Perkins Photo by Jilly Bean Keep an eye out for next week’s photo challenge! We announce challenge subjects on Monday around the end of the day on both Instagram and Facebook ..read more
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Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Horses: Good Grids
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by Aubrey Graham
1d ago
“It is often the slow repetitive progression through without rider interference that helps them think and slow their brain and thus, their feet…” Welcome to the next installment of Thoroughbred Logic. In this weekly series, Anthropologist and trainer Aubrey Graham, of Kivu Sport Horses, offers insight and training experience when it comes to working with Thoroughbreds (although much will apply to all breeds). This week ride along as Aubrey shares her logic on purpose and usefulness of grid work. Earlier this month, I taught a Thoroughbred Logic Clinic here at Kivu Sporthorses. Instead of ..read more
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The Idea of Order: Show Clothes
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by Morgane Schmidt
1d ago
Because nothing screams practical like wearing men’s formal wear while handling livestock in 90 degree weather…. Presented by: This week’s comic is for my fellow horse show enthusiasts. Seriously, whoever decided showing in what mostly amounts to men’s formal wear, and that wearing white breeches while handling livestock was a good idea, was clearly a masochist.   Unless you have a herd of grooms and a hermetically sealed bubble to shroud yourself in, you’d better just face the fact that before you ever enter the ring you’ll be covered in a fine coating of horsey grunge. Morga ..read more
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‘Run With Me’ Is A Powerful Anthem for Wild Horses
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by DeAnn Sloan
2d ago
“’Run With Me’ is a rallying cry for wild horses… Through the power of music, we hope to inspire people to connect with these incredible animals and support our mission to ensure their safe future.”— Jamie Baldanza Wild Lands Wild Horses, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness for America’s Wild Horses through advocacy, education, film, art, rescue, and adoption, is proud to announce the release of their stirring anthem, “Run With Me.” This captivating ballad aims to raise awareness and support for wild horse conservation. Composed by acclaimed producers Jared Gutstadt and Bill Markt, “R ..read more
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Tuesday Video: Fantastic Freestyle
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by Marcella Gruchalak
2d ago
This horse is making her freestyle look easy! The talent of a horse is really showcased in a freestyle routine. This one is no different. This horse has perfect body position, and the trainer is controlling her by driving her from behind while on a surf board that is sputtering smoke. Cheers to those horses that perform their job to perfection!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CHIO Aachen (@chio_aachen) Try new things and go riding, Horse Nation ..read more
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Training in the Right Way: Different TYPES of Equestrian Professionals
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by Gwyneth McPherson
3d ago
This week’s article discusses different types of equestrian dressage professionals and what they may be able to offer depending on their expertise and educational background. Dressage training is supposed to be the process of training ANY horse to be a better riding horse. The more the horse learns, in theory, the easier it is to communicate with and therefore complete more complex tasks with. Although competition dressage training often is more focused on training for the dressage test, that is not what the original intention (and original judging requirements) were for competitive dressage ..read more
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Weekend Wellness From Kentucky Performance Products: Feeding the Overweight Horse in Spring
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by DeAnn Sloan
6d ago
Earlier this year we discussed healthy spring feeding tips for the underweight horse. Now it’s time to address how to feed the overweight horse when the grass starts to come in and there seems to be food to be had everywhere. Canva/CC Use the following strategies to decrease calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so he doesn’t lose too much weight! Step 1: Evaluate how much hay your horse is eating. Consider changing the type of hay you feed. Mature grass hay has fewer calories than straight alfalfa or a mixed hay. Feed several times per d ..read more
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Weekend Challenge: Look, Ma. No Hands!
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by DeAnn Sloan
6d ago
Instead of offering up a pattern to work on with your horse this weekend, we’re laying down this challenge: hands free mounting! Getting on your horse with no hands… We’re going to guess this equestrian challenge (presented by @maddieequestrian) is much harder than it looks. And we super hope you’ll catch your attempts on camera and share them with us. Here’s what you’ll need: A mounting block A tacked-up horse who stands at the mounting block (or at least a friend to keep your horse at the mounting block) Someone to catch the attempts on camera A sense of humor Get to it, Horse Nation — an ..read more
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I Spy Horses: East Union Presbyterian Church
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by Marcella Gruchalak
6d ago
During my adventures and travels I always take photos of the horse-related items I see along the way. Enjoy these photos of horse-related pieces spotted at a rummage sale at East Union Presbyterian Church. East Union Presbyterian Church is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The church serves those in need and individuals seeking to further connect with their spiritual being. East Union Presbyterian Church is involved in providing a place and items for their local food bank and have active mission partnerships with churches in northern Haiti, Malawi, Africa and rural Wes ..read more
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20 Horse-Related Tattoos for World Tattoo Day
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by DeAnn Sloan
1w ago
Yes, that is a thing! Celebrated around the globe, World Tattoo Day honors and celebrates tattoos and body art. Aiming to strengthen the relationship between body artists around the world and to bring the tattoo lifestyle to the mainstream, the two main pillars of the day are freedom and tolerance. Today — March 21st — is World Tattoo Day. Why March 21st, you may ask. Well, it’s also the International Color Day and the spring equinox. Each of these days relates to tattoos and body art in its own way. Many tattoo artists look to make the world a more colorful place — so International Color ..read more
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