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Chicken Wings for Personal Space
Who hasn’t had a horse who’s always “in your pocket”? The one who pushes and rubs and walks super close? We tend to either love on this horse because his affection and attention is “cute,” or we get...
View ArticleWhy Horseshoes Are Considered Lucky
We horse folk have the good fortune to be surrounded by horseshoes. The expensive variety we buy our horses every four to eight weeks. We know they are lucky because that is what we’ve been told,...
View ArticleWeird Horse Words
As Horse Network’s resident #horsewordnerd and a holder of copious amounts of useless information, I’m compelled to find meaning in whatever I like, frankly. Late one night while trying to sleep,...
View ArticleWhy the Canter Probably Needs to Be a Bigger Focus in Your Training
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View ArticlePolo-rama
I saw the above picture online the other day and wondered if that is how water polo got its name. Then I mulled over polo mints, polo shirts and the Polo brand. Is there any relation between the above...
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One Exercise I Return to Frequently When Developing the Canter
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The Curious Case of the Horse’s Frog
The frog, that wedge-shaped cushion or pad on the bottom of the horse’s hoof, is nature’s answer to equine traction, circulation, shock absorption and, apparently, humankind’s curious attempt at...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About EHV-1
Assuming that you haven’t been living in a cave, or haven’t been enjoying some wonderful vacation in a remote location without internet access (they exist), by now, you’ve probably heard of EHV-1....
View ArticleVisually Comparing the Engaged vs. Disengaged Canter
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Why We Measure Horses in Hands
“I can’t talk right now; I have 16 hands between my legs.” Fifteen years on and I still remember the moment my boss spouted out that gem. She was a woman working in a man’s world and she assured me it...
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Sport Horse Podcast, Episode #1: Water Treadmills and Swimming Pools
When should your horse use a water treadmill or swimming pool? Water treadmills and swimming pools are growing in popularity as tools to complement training and rehabilitation. But in what situations...
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The Dynamic Endoscope Explained
In order for a racehorse to successfully speed down the track, a jumper to navigate a quick and clear round, or a dressage horse to perform a picture-perfect test, the horse must have a healthy...
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Understanding the Form Faults That Will Keep You Out of the Ribbons
Anyone who has ridden in the hunters has wondered at one time or another why one horse pinned higher or what mistake might have kept them out of the ribbons altogether. In her renowned reference book...
View ArticleLet’s Dispel the Myth of the “Perfect Position”
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Why Zebras Have Stripes and Other Dazzling Facts
Zebras are the showboaters of the Equidae family with their flashy coats and exotic locales. It’s their stripes that noticeably set them apart from our beloved horses, much the way the donkeys’ long...
View ArticleWhat I Wish Everyone Knew About Riding a Dull, ‘Lazy’ Horse
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View ArticleAnd That’s Why We Call It a Grakle
“What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Who can argue with Shakespeare? I often think of this quote when I write about weird and wonderful words but...
View ArticleIs Your Horse Behind the Leg? How to Find the Root Cause, and What to Do.
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A Horse Owner’s Guide to Colic Surgery Recovery
Every owner dreads having to decide whether or not to send their horse onto the surgical table for colic surgery. For a fully-informed decision, it is important that the horse’s owner or caretaker...
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What’s with the White Breeches?
Who was the bright spark that decided we should wear white or light-colored breeches when showing? Obviously, not a competitor. Competitors know the daily struggle of keeping clean around horses. In...
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