May 24, 2013  ·   Promoting Horses One Day At A Time

One girl’s dream… Help make it happen.

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This story hit very close to home with me. Dareen contacted me to help spread her amazing story. She is only 13 years old, but is clearly a force to be reckoned with. There is no doubt in my mind that she is going places in the horse world. If you are touched by this in anyway, please go to Amazon and purchase her book!!!! Story provided by Ms. Dareen J. Al-Safi 12/03/10 Meet Dareen at http://dareensafi.blog.com/ BUY Dareen's book SHINING STAR by clicking HERE DAREEN'S … [Read more...]

Horse aficionado launches website

Samantha Penley

Rancho News 10.24.10 Horse aficionado launches website Samantha Penley recently started theHorsepedia.com website. Photo: Courtesy By Karen Billing Staff Writer Local horse enthusiast Samantha Penley has created theHorsepedia.com, a website that seeks to inform and entertain, promote responsible horsemanship and support organizations that help make a difference. “I want to become a site where people come to learn and be inspired and help others,” said Penley. Penley, 25, … [Read more...]

Wild Horse Sanctuary Receives Grant from ASPCA

Wild Horse Sanctuary

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) awarded the Wild Horse Sanctuary a $4,000 grant for the designated purpose of 'Emergency Hay Support.' "With three years of drought, we have had to supplement the natural feed the wild horses and burros graze on even more this year," said Dianne Nelson, President, Wild Horse Sanctuary. As a non-profit organization, we depend heavily on donations to operate the sanctuary and we are extremely grateful to the ASPCA for their … [Read more...]

Injuries to the Carpal Bones and Carpus In Horses

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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...]

Lipizzaner Video

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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...]

The Horse Forum

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The Horse Forum is an equine community for horse lovers to discuss horses, ask and answer horse questions, and participate in horse chat. Whether new to horses or an expert, we welcome you to join the fun at the friendliest horse site on the Internet. Horses are majestic animals and very rewarding to work with. However, working with and caring for horses is not always a simple matter. At the Horse Forum you can discuss horse riding, training, grooming, and more. Get answers to your horse … [Read more...]

San Diego Polo – First Lesson Free!

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  SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB Longest Polo season in the country! http://www.sandiegopolo.com/ Founded in 1986, The San Diego Polo Club is an established institution recognized for excellence in the sport of polo. The San Diego Polo Club is beautifully situated on 60 acres of land in Rancho Santa Fe, offering five world-class class polo fields, including an exercise track, riding trails, a clubhouse and bar, a polo training school, and an outdoor lighted arena. The San Diego … [Read more...]

The Donkey Sanctuary

Donkey Sanctuary

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...]

Hanoverian

hanoverian

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...]

Equine Couture Clothing And Tack

JPC Couture

JPC is the world's largest manufacturer of popular, affordable and innovative rider apparel. JPC's Tuff Rider, Equine Couture and Jaipur Polo Company rider apparel and horse clothing offer a supreme selection of riding breeches, jodhpurs, socks, riding jackets, horse blankets, fly sheets, riding boots, shirts, saddle pads and halters. Additionally, JPC distributes , Henri de Rivel saddles and tack, Kentucky Equine Research supplements, LAS riding helmets, Carr & Day & Martin leather … [Read more...]