|
Request for Help! Senior Research about Equine Land Loss!!
(Preview)
Hello Everyone! My name is Alicia Benben and I am senior in the Equine Business Management program at Cazenovia College. As part of our senior level marketing course, myself and two other classmates are conducting research about "Current Perceptions of Equine Land Loss and Motivational Det...
|
abenben
|
0
|
568
|
|
|
|
|
"Oval" Helmets.
(Preview)
So, I bought a helmet I really liked, but beause it's a more "round" helmet it's giving me headaches. I thus need a helmet that is more "oval" and is good for showing. I would like one that has a velvet covering, but it just has to be a fabric covering that I can use in shows. Can anyon...
|
Emiry
|
2
|
624
|
|
|
|
|
I'm Thinking This Injury, Hurt!
(Preview)
This is very scary! A woman took a fall off her horse and had to pick her own head up off the ground! A WOMAN who broke her neck after being thrown from her horse is back in the saddle because of pioneering technology used in Formula One motor racing. Thea Maxfield, 26, suffered an horrific “hangman’s fra...
|
Nikki Salo
|
5
|
686
|
|
|
|
|
My herd (pictures)
(Preview)
Thought I'd go ahead and fully introduce my herd... (In the order they came) This is Wild Wonderful (aka Dragon), a 10 OTTB. She was my first horse- she was 2 and off the track for a couple months, I had been riding for 6 months. I took a couple spills here and there, but she was and is a pretty good girl. Moo...
|
tuckermmr
|
6
|
630
|
|
|
|
|
What do you do when someone asks to ride your horse?
(Preview)
If someone asks to ride your horse, what do you do? I have been told by a trainer and several people who have had horses for quite sometime to not let other people ride your horse. The reasoning is that if that particular person has less experience/skill than you do then this could cause some bad habits...
|
kschmittendorf
|
18
|
961
|
|
|
|
|
If Horses Were Software (A Letter to Tech Support)
(Preview)
Just wanted to share this, a good laugh Dear Tech Support, Recently I purchased and installed Horse 1.0. I soon noticed that this program appears to have numerous glitches. For instance, every time my computer boots up, I have to run Feed 5.3 and Water 7.1. Many times I've been in the middle of writing a...
|
Nikki Salo
|
3
|
659
|
|
|
|
|
Fitness advice for the new rider?
(Preview)
I'm going to be doing some occasional recreational riding and I'm quite concerned about whether I should do some stretching and exercises before I start. My hamstrings are particularly tight. Any ideas?
|
Gary Stuart
|
14
|
1087
|
|
|
|
|
Free Royal online
(Preview)
http://live.todocast.tv/template.multi-add_16x9_clogo.php?EventNumber=TDC-E1320
|
prospect
|
2
|
637
|
|
|
|
|
Yourself as a Brand?
(Preview)
Here's my question. I'm studying Public Relations right now and learning (well, all kinds of things) but namely making yourself a brand. An equestrian example would be Ponyboy, or Pat Parelli. Does anyone on here practice this? Do you use social media as a tool? How has it helped your business? Curio...
|
Horse-hearted
|
9
|
685
|
|
|
|
|
Zenyatta Runs Hard for 2nd Place
(Preview)
http://www.barnmice.com/video/2010-breeders-cup-classic
|
Nikki Salo
|
4
|
764
|
|
|
|
|
Can Zenyatta do it again?
(Preview)
http://www.barnmice.com/group/horsejournals/forum/topics/breeders-cup-classic-can
|
Barbara F
|
6
|
744
|
|
|
|
|
Finding the rigth Coach/Trainer.
(Preview)
What does everyone look for when choosing the right coach for themselves or the right trainer for their horse? What disqualifies a coach/trainer from your list?
|
SoftTouchTraining
|
3
|
625
|
|
|
|
|
Riding Infront of People
(Preview)
How do you feel about riding infront of people? Do you peek into the arena to make sure the coast is clear before tacking up? I used to have the jitters when it came to riding infront of other people, but now that I've been dumped by various horses infront of various amounts of people I just wait for the scor...
|
Nikki Salo
|
6
|
672
|
|
|
|
|
Leading Or Herding Horses Into The Barn?
(Preview)
Just as the title says, do you lead your horse into the barn? Or does your horse get herded into the barn with other horses at feeding time? I've seen both done, and I'm interested in knowing how you guys bring your horse/s in and why you choose to do it one way instead of the other?
|
Nikki Salo
|
9
|
686
|
|
|
|
|
How do you deal with sideline "Experts"
(Preview)
How many times has this happened to you? You're at a horse show or watching a lesson along with a few other riders. One or two of them are criticizing the person on the horse, noting everything they are doing wrong and saying what they should be doing insead, even though these people on the sidelines can'...
|
Laura F
|
12
|
624
|
|
|
|
|
Trail riding etiquette
(Preview)
What are some tips for riding in a group on a trail ride? I have been on several rides with what I can only term as " bad" riders. Some not able to control their horses, some afraid of everything, some showing off. What is the best way to handle those types of riders? I stay as far away from the...
|
kschmittendorf
|
2
|
585
|
|
|
|
|
Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Audit
(Preview)
I just read this article on an audit that was done in regards to soring Tennessee Walking Horses for shows. I think they are headed in the right direction with possible new regulations as to who to hire for the horse's inspection. But is it too little too late? Not enough being done for these poor horses...
|
Nikki Salo
|
4
|
904
|
|
|
|
Eating at an Equestrain Event
(Preview)
I just returned from a horse show and was, as usual, very disappointed with the food options on the show grounds. What strategies do you use to make sure that you are not eating more calories than your horse when you go to an equestrian event/competition?
If you don’t have any tips and strategies, wou...
|
NaturallyUnbridled
|
14
|
781
|
|
|
|
|
Introducing a horse SAFELY to beach riding?
(Preview)
Myself and a few other riders plan on taking our horses to the beach for the first time, this summer. Ive seen horses absolutely lose it when they first see the ocean, and dont much like the idea of watching Lorenzo disappear in to the far off distance if he spooks and gets away from me! Have you introduced...
|
sedonasilver
|
4
|
658
|
|
|
|
|
MY way is right....got it? How do you agree to disagree in the horse world.
(Preview)
Hi guys, No doubt, being involved in the horse industry you will all have come across people who are more than happy to throw in their two cents about how you feed your horse, the way you ride, the tack your use, the discipline you choose to ride... and a lot of time, you havent even asked for their opinion!...
|
sedonasilver
|
1
|
605
|
|
|
|
|
Who is your favorite horse training author?
(Preview)
I love anything written by William Micklem, and I find Christilot Boylen's Basic Dressage for North America to be really accessible and helpful. :)
|
Barbara F
|
4
|
832
|
|
|
|
|
What does this herd behaviour mean?
(Preview)
My former horse, Donnie, is retired and in a field with four other horses. One of the horses (Rascal) is his best friend and although all of the horses get along really well, Donnie always positions himself between Rascal and the others, never letting them get near him. The other horses are not aggress...
|
Barbara F
|
6
|
751
|
|
|
|
|
New from Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman
(Preview)
http://www.barnmice.com/video/fabulous-new-video-from
|
Barbara F
|
3
|
745
|
|
|
|
|
ViceBreaker
(Preview)
Has anybody else seen this? It is like a shock collar but for horses (and made by the leading dog shock collar company). It is remote controlled and supposed to be useful in breaking a horse of bad habits/vices. Any thoughts? http://www.tthorse.com/
|
Nikki Salo
|
7
|
810
|
|
|
|
|
Inclement Weather
(Preview)
Since we're having a bit of an odd day here in Southern Ontario (usually have snow by now, not muggy summer weather -- not that I am complaining!), I thought I'd bring up the topic of inclement weather. We're expecting some pretty good storms over the evening in my area, and we're just skirting an area t...
|
Nikki Salo
|
4
|
635
|
|
|
|
|
Protecting your stable from intruders
(Preview)
I just read that a horse has been shot in the shoulder while in the pasture at the University of Tennessee, Martinon last week. The horse had to be euthanized. I sometimes worry about horses being out in paddocks that are easily accessible from the road. Also, When I think about it, it's incredibly easy...
|
Janet B
|
6
|
874
|
|
|
|
|
Spooky Horse Stories
(Preview)
Can you see that I have a thing for Halloween? Any haunted barns out there? Spooky stories welcome! I'll start us off, many years ago when I worked as manager of a large stable, I was often working alone in the barn. It wasn't October, but it was a stormy week in July, and a very stormy summer over all. I had...
|
Nikki Salo
|
3
|
1776
|
|
|
|
|
Horse Costumes
(Preview)
Has anybody been out to a costume class yet this year? Or are any barns doing anything for Halloween? If you've got pics of your horse all dressed up, I'd love to see them!
|
Nikki Salo
|
5
|
777
|
|
|
|
|
Levels or Competition?
(Preview)
Hi I have been riding for years. I outgrown my horse last year. This year I have two choice, to do my levels with the horse my coach will pass for really cheap or get a new hunter horse and compete. I cannot do both because of financial restriction so I must pick only one. Can anyone help??
|
cjroyg
|
2
|
602
|
|
|
|
|
UnStable
(Preview)
Are we going to see a second season of Unstable?
|
Nikki Salo
|
11
|
1876
|
|
|
