History Although the exact origins of the Percheron have been lost over the years, there are several different beliefs about their roots. There are those who believe that this large draft horse is descended from the original horses of the Ice Age. Still others think that it’s closely related to the Boulonnais horse that the Romans used to invade Brittany.…
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Derby Winners Often Repeat In The Preakness
Six Kentucky Derby winners in the past nine years have captured the Preakness, four by 1 What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary 0 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin × Share this post! Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Gmail Linkedin Pinterest Messenger Reddit Telegram Tumblr VKontakte Email
Horse And Rider Safety
There is no beating around the bush – horse riding is a risk sport. Apart from the obvious dangers of falling off when mounted, these large animals have always got to be treated with respect when handling them on the ground and in the stable. Riding need not be any more dangerous than any other risk sport, as long as…
Preschool Arts And Crafts Sea Horse Themes And Ideas
If you are teaching preschool arts and crafts and are looking for a Sea Horse theme, then here are some great ideas that you can use. First of all, children love the ocean and Sea Horses hold a special appeal to most preschoolers because of their unique appearance. If you are fortunate enough to bring live Sea Horses in your…
A New Stream Of Income For A Horse Healer
In my forthcoming book, I share Karen Krueger’s discovery of her gift for healing horses. Recently, through following her intuition, Karen was able to heal one of her horses of West Nile virus. She has helped many other horses through the application of Reiki and other energetic therapies. Here’s a letter from Karen, which I received this week, that demonstrates…
Horse Riding
Horse riding looks fun and enjoyable but it is a skillful job. For a smooth ride, both horse and the rider need to strike the right balance. It is important for a rider to follow a horse’s motion and stay in balance, if not you will end up gripping the horse with your thighs, clinging on to him by holding…
What Is Round Pen Training
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Buying Your First Horse A Practical Guide
Spring is here, and the warmer weather is on the way. As the grass starts to grow, the sun appears and nothing seems so attractive as meandering down those country lanes or cantering up the bridle paths on your own horse. If you have only ever ridden at a riding school before, buying your first horse will be a real…
A Dictionary Of Horse Racing Terms G
GELDING After being castrated a male or colt horse is said to have been “gelded”. There are a variety of reasons behind this seemingly rather harsh practice. By taking a horses mind off sex it becomes more amenable, and calm. A horse becomes less temperamental due to the shift in hormonal balance, which occurs with all neutered animals, including humans.…
Horse Racing Tips On Selection Of Proper Horses
An ideal horse racing tip recommend that selecting the right horse is possibly one of the most important aspects that should be given due attention. The outcome of not doing so can result in losing the race. There are various methods for selecting horses. Some of them are detailed below: This first method of selecting horses discussed here is extremely…