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CANTER – Ex-Racehorse Rescue

August 29, 2010 By
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The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) provides retiring thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers after the finish line. Through our website, CANTER provides the means for the public to view thoroughbred racehorses that are ending their racing careers and are available for purchase or adoption. CANTER volunteers walk the shedrows of the racetracks taking listings and photographs for posting to the website. At most of our affiliates, the … [Read more...]

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Injuries to the Carpal Bones and Carpus In Horses

August 16, 2010 By
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Injuries to the Carpal Bones and Carpus In Horses COMMON WITH THOROUGHBREDS Information from Horse Centric - http://www.horsecentric.com/articles/horse-health/leg-injuries/carpal-bone-injuries.php ---> This is an example of a really bad case of Carpal Bones and Arthritis. In the horse, the carpus is the knee. It is composed of three joints and two rows of bones. The carpal tunnel is the canal through which the tendons and ligaments pass. Common injuries to the carpus include … [Read more...]

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Lipizzaner Video

August 16, 2010 By
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The Lipizzaner Stallions are on their 38th Anniversary Tour in 2008. In 1970, Producer Gary Lashinsky created a new family arena attraction, starring The "World Famous" Lipizzaner. In this video clip learn more about why the Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a great experience to be enjoyed by the entire family. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7MIOk0bTk0&feature=fvw … [Read more...]

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The Donkey Sanctuary

August 6, 2010 By
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http://drupal.thttp://thehorsepedia.com/wp-admin/post-new.phphedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE, who founded The Donkey Sanctuary, was born in Yorkshire and, although her love of donkeys started at a very early age, it was not until she was married, with a family, and helping her husband to run the Salston Hotel at Ottery St Mary in Devon that she was able to own her first donkey. Dr Svendsen's First Donkey Naughty Face joined the family in 1969, quickly followed by a … [Read more...]

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Hanoverian

July 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
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Originated in Germany. Height = 15.3 - 16.2 hh Great confirmation making it an ideal dressage and jumping horse. They have even temperaments, more so than Thoroughbreds. Most notorious European Warmblood. http://www.hanoverian.org/ Breed history In 1735, George II, the King of England and Elector of Hanover, founded the State Stud at Celle. He purchased stallions suitable for all-purpose work in agriculture and in harness, as well as for breeding cavalry mounts. The … [Read more...]

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French Trotter

June 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Known for their level balanced trot. The powerful, loose limbeds French Trotter race using the diagonal trotting gait. The long, raking action is extremely level and the horse carries itself in vertically perfect balance.   Average Height - 16.2 hh Originated in Normandy. Highly bred in France, but very popular in the U.S. Bred for general military use. The trotting tradition and harness racing was started in the U.S. … [Read more...]

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Percheron

June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Percheron's are considered the most elegant of the heavy horses. Their principle bloodlines are dominated by Arabian blood. Originated in Normandy Popular for - workhorse, warhorse, coach horse, farming, gun, and riding horses Colors - Usually gray or black Average height - 16.2 hh A purebred Percheron holds the unofficial world pulling record of 3410 lbs. World's largest horse was a Percheron standing at 21 hh. … [Read more...]

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Classical Equitation – The Origin’s of Dressage

April 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Classical Equitation

"DRESSAGE IS THE CORE ESSENCE WITHIN ALL RIDING DISCIPLINES" Classical equitation stems from Greek historian and horse trainer, Xenophon (c. 430-355 BCE). Many are surprised to hear that Ancient Greeks were the first to realize how important and useful a well trained horse was in warfare. A schooled horse was more agile, quick and overall more successful in battles. From there on out, others built upon the Greeks classical training with their horses. Most recognize Knights from the … [Read more...]

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What Kind of Horse is That??

April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Horse Colors

Here's a quick and simple guide to help you recognize some of the different Horse Colors in different Breeds. Palomino - My personal favorite color horse!! Palomino's have a light golden coat with a white or cream mane and tail. Beautiful! Spotted - Appaloosa's are a type of horse that have spots. A spotted horse will have dark or light spots usually on a white or roan coat. Bay - A brown horse that has a black mane and tail. Usually Bay's will have black shading at the bottom of … [Read more...]

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Thoroughbred

April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word "thoroughbred" is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered a "hot-blooded" horse, known for their agility, speed and spirit. The Thoroughbred as it is known today was first developed in 17th and 18th century England, when native mares were crossbred with imported Arabian stallions. All modern Thoroughbreds … [Read more...]

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