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‘Prehabbing’ for the 2012 London Games

‘Prehabbing’ for the 2012 London Games The Sanctuary Helps Cian O’Connor and Blue Loyd 12 Attain Olympic Bronze Ocala, FL (September 4, 2012) åßç– Irish Show Jumper Cian O’Connor rode into history in London when he captured the Bronze medal at the recent 2012 Olympic Games aboard Blue Loyd 12. O’Connor said he felt the support of the crowd each […]

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Ex-Racehorses Need Second Chance at Life!

Ex-Racehorses Need Second Chance at Life! Loxahatchee, FL (September 10, 2012) – Florida Trac is a rescue organization dedicated to caring for Florida thoroughbred horses that are no longer able to race. Many of these horses have sustained injuries or acquired medical or even surgical problems that are crippling and/or life-threatening and expensive to treat. Once Florida Trac makes the […]

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Megan Moshontz-Bash and Pourkoipa Fontaine Fault-Free and Fast for First Place in 1.35m Open Jumpers at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

Megan Moshontz-Bash and Pourkoipa Fontaine Fault-Free and Fast for First Place in 1.35m Open Jumpers at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show Lexington, KY – August 16, 2012 – The morning was ablaze with fierce competition in the Rolex Stadium as the second day of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show got underway at the Kentucky Horse Park. Time was the bottom line […]

Europe

TIPS FOR EQUESTRIAN VACATIONS

TIPS FOR EQUESTRIAN VACATIONS By Patti Schofler The aircraft takes off. You lean back, close your eyes and imagine yourself at your destination warmed by Tuscan sun as you canter over the rolling hills. Or you envision views of the Bavarian Alps and a king’s castles from atop of a four -horse mail coach fitted for today’s modern traveler. Then […]

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Improve Your Ability to Ride and Compete with Laura Boynton King’s New Summit Subliminals™ for Equestrians

Improve Your Ability to Ride and Compete with Laura Boynton King’s New Summit Subliminals™ for Equestrians Lake Park, FL (July 31, 2012) – Laura Boynton Kings’s latest subliminal and audible affirmations help equestrians stay focused and calm! This pioneering new product, called Summit Subliminals™ is easy to use and has both subliminal and audible recordings that are great for listening […]

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Gold And Bronze Are Inspirations for Great Season

Gold And Bronze Are Inspirations for Great Season With A Solid Start to Finals Season, Karen Healey Stables Prepares for Continued Success Lexington, KY – July 30, 2012 – Californians came home from the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) with an individual gold medal and team bronze. As Chef d’Equipe, Karen Healey coached Kilian McGrath of […]

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How to Select the Right Mentor for You

How to Select the Right Mentor for You Kim Baker KB Natural Horsemanship So you want to become an equine professional. That is wonderful! Finding a good mentor to assist your development into the professional world is invaluable. Here are some tips and advice on how to select the right mentor for you. What is a mentor? A mentor is […]

Dressage

Bestselling Author Tami Hoag’s Youngest Dressage Star Wins High Score of the Show

Bestselling Author Tami Hoag’s Youngest Dressage Star Wins High Score of the Show Moorpark, CA (August 3, 2012) –Mitt and Ann Romney aren’t the only celebrities with a with a winning dressage horse. New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag’s string of upper level dressage horses are often headliners, but it is her youngest star, Highlife’s Aria that continues to […]

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Mounting from both sides of your horse

Mounting from both sides of your horse Kim Baker KB Natural Horsemanship You never know when you might have no choice but mount from the “off-side” of your horse. You could be out on the trail and a cliff is to the left side of your horse, or some other hazard or injury that prevents you from mounting or dismounting […]

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How to Teach Your Horse to Neck Rein

How to Teach Your Horse to Neck Rein By Kim Baker KB Natural Horsemanship Aids your horse must know before you teach him to neck rein: • Your horse yields to leg pressure – meaning if you apply left leg pressure your horse moves to the right. • Your horse gives softly to the bridle. • Your horse can follow […]