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Horse Tip Daily 306 – Shawna Karrasch on Holding Still
Shawna Karrasch shares with us tips that she has learned through the years training horses and many other creatures great and small with On-Target training.
Dressage Radio Episode 72 – WEG Special Coverage:
Special daily coverage of the dressage competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some special guests for same
2010 Radio Show Episode 113 – WEG Daily Coverage for 9-28-2010
Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap Reining Qualifying competition
Dressage Radio Episode 71 – WEG Special Coverage
Special daily coverage of the dressage competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some special guests for same day
WEG Dressage
The poetry and grace of Dressage is captured in photos from the Individual and Team competitions at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Winter-Time Chore Efficiency Starts With Good Lighting!
This time of the year everything on our small horse ranch is all about winterizing. Heading into fall, chore efficiency is my main mantra. If
Western Radio Show Episode 22 – Cowboy-Girls
This week Alan and Tammy welcome Kathi Myers President of the WPRA to talk about the associations 60 year commitment to promoting cowgirls in all
Commentary: Finding Homes for all Thoroughbreds
The buy-back rate at the recently concluded Keeneland September yearling sale became the sale’s most significant statistic because it dropped to 26.7% from 27.5%. The improvement in trade over last year meant at least 30 more horses found new homes than would have otherwise had the buy-back rate stayed the same as in 2009. Keeneland deserves a lot of credit for shaking up the sale’
Zenyatta Faces Five in Final California Race Saturday
Trainer John Sadler pulled a switch when he entered Switch in the $250,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes Presented by TVG. But two-time champion Zenyatta stands alone as she goes for her 19th consecutive win over her home track at Oak Tree’s Hollywood Park meet Oct. 2. With a small field likely, Sadler said during a national press conference Sept. 28 that he was considering keeping
Fall Brings Ritual of Hay Buying for Horses
Fall weather often brings the fall tradition of owners buying hay for their horses. Several factors should be evaluated when buying hay, including but not limited to color, leafiness, and the presence of weeds and seed heads.
WEG Results: Individual Dressage
U.S. rider Steffen Peters made history yesterday when he rode Ravel to the Grand Prix Special individual bronze medal in the Dressage World Championships, presented by Alltech, at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. He is the first American ever to win an individual medal in the World Championships. Peters, 46, from San Diego, Calif., scored 78.54 percent percent, to finish b
Considerations When Purchasing or Adopting an Ex-Racehorse for Sport
Thoroughbreds that have retired from the racetrack often transition into sport horse careers, but prospective ex-racehorse owners should carefully consider temperament, medical condition, and conformation if they want a successful show partner.
Endurance and Reining World Championships
Endurance and Reining handed out the first world championship medals at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games during the first weekend. Here are some scenes from the two initial events held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Three Event Horses Are Out
The past two days brought disappointment to the French, American, and Mexican eventing teams at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.
Photographing Endurance
My photo assignment on opening weekend of the World Equestrian Games (WEG) was Endurance. A 100-mile race, the Endurance course had six different loops that
WEG: Equine Veterinary Care Demonstrations
Attendees of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are invited to experience the world of equine veterinary medicine at the Rood & Riddle Pavilion. The pavilion is located inside the Alltech Experience and is one of the highlights of the expansive exhibit and trade show area of the Games. What you’ll experience at the Rood & Riddle Pavilion
