May 18, 2013 · Promoting Horses One Day At A Time
Promoting Horses One Day At A Time
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...]
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 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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
FACTS - Polo is played at a gallop and is one of the fastest games in the world. A Polo field measures 300x200 yards. A match usually last a little under an hour. A Polo game is divided into chukkas, which last for seven an a half minutes. A high-goal match is divided into five or six chukkas and a lower-rated event into four. Horses are changed after each chukka, and no horse plays more than two chukkas a match. THE OBJECT - The object of Polo is to score more … [Read more...]
