Santa’s helpers come in all shapes and sizes. At Marcella’s barn, Santa’s biggest helper is Funny Bunny B, a patient off-track Thoroughbred who keeps the littles busy while everyone else prepares for the holidays. (more…)
“[T]he biggest determining factor of getting around a course successfully is having the horse in front of the leg, and thereby having the quality of canter to indeed tackle all of the obstacles with both power and balance.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do cities in the United States celebrate Horse Christmas?
“[H]ere’s hoping the breaks that you take are those you choose — with an eye to growth and a bit of a reset before the sun comes back out and the next season sneaks up and kicks off.” (more…)
“The same goes for jumping … There’s a plan to the fence and after the fence. Having a plan that is responsive but not reactive makes the difference between a ride that gets to all the fences … and a ride that has refusals and run-outs.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do horses have more muscles in their ears than cats?
On behalf of my three goons, Happy Thanksgiving from our farm to yours. We hope you all enjoy your nagging family members, really great food and plenty of room for holiday activities — I know we will be!
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Was ‘Jingle Bells’ originally a Thanksgiving song and what does this have to do with horses?
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: When horses lick and chew does it mean they’re digesting what they’re learning?
“Those who own Thoroughbreds at some point or another, struggle with their feet, their condition, their brains, and their post-track bodies. But somehow, with this breed, the struggle is collective… communal.”
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is beet pulp more effective for weight gain than alfalfa?
“I mean, how many people can say, ‘My foot is broken, I’m relearning to walk, but I trust my four-year-old horse to safely maneuver me through shooting patterns?'” (more…)
“These names are the ties that allow people who loved that horse during their lifetime to find them. They are a trackable link to their purpose-bred past and a testament to their versatility as they carry on …” (more…)
“Ever see someone assume that they can just kick into the trot on a spicy horse? I bet that went… interestingly. Incremental asks folks, incremental.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Are foals born with slippers on their hooves?
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is sweet feed a good option for feeding horses?
“From broken truck to broken foot to broken heart, it’s been one hell of a month on my mental and financial stability. I’ve been so fortunate to have some of the greatest people surrounding me, helping me get through the tough times.”
“One trick to showing and enjoying it — and therefore a trick to owning, loving, and competing your Thoroughbred (or really any horse for that matter) is to keep the bar low and set your hopes high… and then adjust up or down as you go.” (more…)
This week’s Thoroughbred Logic tackles the age-old question: nature vs. nurture? How much does a horse’s pedigree play into its personality and abilities? Here’s Aubrey Graham’s take: (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does gelding a horse early stunt development?
“I loved all of them and now I love watching them grow and learn in some of the best places! It really means so much to me to watch them shine in their second careers.” (more…)
“Circles are great for both identifying . . . underlying patterns and foundational holes and using that very same consistent turn to fix them. You just have to think ahead.” (more…)
