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Huge Horse made from modelling ballons for an exhibit

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You've seen the horsey fruit platter, how about the veggie platter?

What fun!

I've got my eye on a well put together, tasty looking Apple-oosa :-)

If I had a nickel for every time someone asked -- especially a non-rider.

Someone wants to ride your horse? (You’re welcome.) News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Easy-peasy mini cavalettis. Why not?
I even practiced this with my horses to prepare for shows.

Stepping up with simple do-it-yourself cavalettis News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Perhaps some of the names have been changed to protect the guilty. Um, what?

I won’t ride with you, if … News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Why, yes. I confess that I occasionally have felt this way.

Ever feel like a fair-weather equestrian? News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Giddy-up-up-up?
Bet this was scary, especially for the horse’s contacts.

In air traffic control audio, a pilot is heard saying, "The horse managed to escape its stall."

"There's no issue with flying, but we need to go back to New York as we can't resecure the horse."

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/dNiR4c

Brand-new post for horse lovers:

OUR TOP 5 PRODUCT PICKS FOR GROOMING SHEDDING HORSES

Our top 5 products for grooming shedding horses News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Worth posting!

We asked, "Trail Etiquette: Who goes first?" And it was clear things were...confusing. So never mind the quiz, here's the order! 1. Runners, bikers, and hikers yield to equestrians. 2-3. Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. 4. Bicyclists should yield to everyone. When in doubt, give other users the right-of-way.

Trail etiquette is key to a safer hiking experience for everyone. 🚵🥾🐴 Check out this helpful guide and get ready to explore Arizona's breathtaking trail systems: https://azstateparks.com/share-the-trail. 🌵🌄

Good trail management combined with user education means a better experience for everyone who uses Arizona’s trails! Respect and expect other users while on the trail. Show courtesy by anticipating other trail users around corners and blind spots. Respect wildlife too! You’re a guest in their home areas so tread lightly. Respect public and private property. Leave no trace and pack out litter.

Be friendly and courteous. Greet other trail users with a simple “Hello!” or “Nice day today!” Avoid greetings that may be misconstrued, such as “On your left.” Directional greetings may cause confusion and lead to incidents on the trail. Keep it friendly, and keep it simple.

Planning to buy a horse? Read this first. Super-helpful tips for horse buyers.

Don’t Be Horse-Traded!: 18 tips for buying a horse without being taken for a ride Buying a horse can be one of the most rewarding decisions an equestrian can make. Acquiring an equine brings opportunities for building a relationship with another living creature, learning animal care, practicing equestrian sports, gaining physical fitness, sharing fellowship with like-minded ho...

How neat! 🐴

What fun!

Clydesdales take the field on Opening Day 2023 It’s one of the greatest traditions in all of baseball. The majesticBudweiser Clydesdales take the field on Opening Day at Busch Stadium.

Buying a horse? Read these helpful hints (and very telling anecdotes) first!

Don’t Be Horse-Traded!: 18 tips for buying a horse without being taken for a ride Buying a horse can be one of the most rewarding decisions an equestrian can make. Acquiring an equine brings opportunities for building a relationship with another living creature, learning animal care, practicing equestrian sports, gaining physical fitness, sharing fellowship with like-minded ho...

LOVE THIS!
"Who needs a Valentine when she already has her best dance partner?"

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I used to love riding my Westfalen mare with her babies. But we didn't look ANYTHING like this team!

Dancing foal next to mommy Zeronica: his name is Odeer - Atze x Talos Odeer, who is now an approved KWPN Gelders stallion, as a foal presented at the Gelders stallion show in Ermelo, the Netherlands, in 2019. As you can clearly...

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It's tack sale season: Need pricing pointers? News, how-to's, events, songs, stories, poetry, humor, videos and more for equestrians, horse racing fans and other equine enthusiasts.

Helpful visual!

As winter is quickly approaching, some of us have already had to get our blankets out of storage and fret about when to put them on and when to keep them off.

SmartPak has an app, called SmartBlanket. This app is free and you can personalize the app to your location, offering you recommendations based on where you live.

One factor in whether or not to blanket is if your horse is clipped. Below is an infographic made by the Instagram account, “barnmanager”, which is helpful to refer back to as the temperature continues to drop.

To learn more follow the link below ⤵️
https://www.arabianhorselife.com/single-post/2019/11/26/more-on-blanketing

5 tips on how to be a decent boarder.

1) Board: I am not a bank. Don't treat me like one. Pay your board on time, and pay it in full. You expect your horse to be fed every day. I have to pay for that feed when it gets delivered. Plus the cost of running the stable you get to use. The fencing/boards, sheds your horse breaks, electricity, heat, sewer, etc... If you can't afford board, keep your horse at home, or sell him. He is your responsibility, not mine. Pay. Your. Board.

2) Clean up after yourself. I am not your maid. It's basic respect. Clean up after BOTH yourself and your horse. Scoop p**p, sweep the floor and mats, neatly put away the tack you used. Stack your feed bags neatly. Close gates the way you found them, and if your horse breaks something, REPLACE IT. I'll be honest, my favorite boarders are the ones who see a pile of p**p that may not even be their horse's and grabs it anyway. The ones who see I'm working on something and have a spare second while Fluffy eats his dinner and lends a hand. It takes a village to run a stable, people. And the profit margin is slim to none. Clean up after yourself. And if you really want an A++ boarder rating, lend a hand.

3) Follow stable rules: Yes, liability waivers need to be signed. Yes, your horse does have to be dewormed according to stable protocol. Yes, your horse needs to be vaccinated according to stable protocol. No, you can't bring your dog. Yes, you have to watch your own kids. No, you can't smoke in the barn. Yes, you have to wear a helmet. If you'd like to make up your own rules, again, keep your horse at home, or sell him. It is a privilege to be able to board your horse and have someone else take care of him each and every day so that you do not have to. You are not above the rules.

4) Make sure your horse's ground manners are up to par. If your horse is living at someone else's facility, that person(s) is likely going to have to handle him at least sometimes, if not every day. If your horse is a jackass, that's on you, and don't be surprised when you're asked to leave because you've created a monster. It's NEVER the horse's fault. Those manners your responsibility.

5) Respect the stable owner/manager's time. Don't get me wrong, I like to stand around and visit as much as the next person. But every minute I do that creates a later entry into my own house every night. The work has to get done. If your barn manager is holding a pitch fork and clearly had a destination in mind, don't stop them with the statement, "Since you're here..." and start a 20 minute conversation. A more respectful way of initiating a needed word, is "I'll be at the barn tomorrow afternoon and would love to visit for a few minutes, do you have any time then?" Your time is valuable, so is your stable owner's. Respect it.

Be a good boarder. There is a shortage of boarding stables. Don't be the reason there becomes even fewer.