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The Use of Martingales and Draw Reins |
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A pleasure horse, either under English or western tack, is supposed to be a pleasure to ride. He’s soft at the trot, flexed at the poll, responsive to the rider, looks straight through the bridle and moves with collection.
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Through The Equine Looking Glass |
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Corneal ulcers can do more damage than you think. One fall morning, my American Quarter Horse mare, Skips Satin Lark (aka “Lark”), didn’t seem to have the same bright eyes that she normally had. I also noticed significant tearing from her left eye. Thinking she just had something in it, I flushed her eye with artificial tears and applied a warm
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AQHA announces the point ranges for leveling program classes held at two test shows in 2012. The American Quarter Horse Association recently announced the point ranges that will determine a rider’s or horse’s competition level for two 2012 test pilot shows per the new AQHA leveling program. Full leveling will go into effect in 2013.
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NCHA Western National Championships To be held in Reno |
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The National Cutting Horse Association has announced that one of the organization's premier events, the NCHA Western National Championships, will be held in Reno, Nevada in 2012. Dates for the show are April 28 - May 8, 2012.
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From director Steven Spielberg comes “War Horse,” an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Horseman’s News sat down with Bobby Lovgren of Acton California, head Horsemaster of War Horse, for a behind the scenes interview.
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IMPACT at AQHA Convention in Las Vegas |
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Each spring, AQHA conducts a convention to review AQHA rules and policies. In addition to standing-committee and board of director meetings, AQHA also puts together an educational forum for its members. This year’s forum is the afternoon of Friday, March 9, at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Elongating the Short Torso |
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One of the most common complaints heard from customers is, "I have a short waist, and need a design that will elongate and slim my midsection." The key to elongating a short torso lies in balancing the proportion between the bust, waist, and hip to create that ideal body shape: the hourglass figure. With this shape, the hipline height lies at the
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Prepare for the new arrival with last-minute preparations and an on-hand foaling kit.
Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily
The months of planning and waiting are about to pay off for breeders around the world – their mares are preparing to deliver the next generation of champions. If this is your first time, or if you need a few refresher tips take this advice from Dr. Ben Espy on things to keep in mind.??
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Help your horse stay healthy in colder temperatures. Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily. Maintaining a healthy horse through rigorous show schedules and mosquito season can be difficult. However, adding in winter elements such as cooler temperatures, snow and ice can present a whole new set of challenges. Whether your horse is at a breeding facility, a show barn or pastured, there are steps horse owners
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Teamwork Takes Pacific Coast Youth to the Top |
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The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest single breed horse show in the world. It draws the best of the best in the industry to compete against each other. One of the most popular youth events at the Congress is the National Youth Activity Team Tournament. “This is one of the biggest team tournaments we’ve had, especially in recent years,” said Don Recchiuti, Ohio Quarter Horse Association
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