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Non Profit

Giving animals a voice is very special work

Giving animals a voice is very special work By, Eden Scott Cross What is your animal friend thinking… wouldn’t you love to know?  Maybe you need to know what’s going on inside of them… how is she feeling… is the medicine making him feel worse? Does my best friend want the surgery? Why doesn’t she like this new trainer?  Why […]
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Europe

History of the Christmas Puissance

History of the Christmas Puissance The Puissance is one of the most famous type of show jumping competitions in the world, designed to push both horse and rider to their ultimate limits. But despite its popularity amongst spectators, there are only a handful of Puissance competitions that take place throughout world – due to it taking a specialist rider and […]
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Past Issues

BAREBACK LEATHER SADDLE

BAREBACK LEATHER SADDLE A  12-lb bareback  saddle made of solid leather, on a tree that moves with the horse, has been released by The Australian Stock Saddle Company of Malibu, California. The leather is from Australia and the tree is twin lexanne plates positioned independently on either side of the spine. The plates equalize rider weight and eliminates pressure points. […]
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Featured

GGT STALL-EZ

GGT STALL-EZ Getting Started You will need the following tools for easy installation: – Shovel and dirt rake for leveling – Power drill – Utility knife (with new blade) Step 1: Prep Stall Area • We recommend you create a firm base of crushed rock (e.g. decomposed granite). • Dig a “leach pit” the desired area, then fill it with […]
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Driving

Chester Weber Holds Lead as Top Driver in the World on FEI Four-in-Hand Standings

Chester Weber Holds Lead as Top Driver in the World on FEI Four-in-Hand Standings Ocala, FL (September 22, 2014) –  The cumulative achievements of USA’s Chester Weber in 2014 have held his ranking at number one in the world on the FEI Top Driver Award Standings for Four-in-Hand.  The Ocala, Florida horseman, and the extraordinarily synchronized team of matched KWPN bays […]
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Arts

Horses and Wildlife of the West painted in a bold and expressionistic style

Horses and Wildlife of the West painted in a bold and expressionistic style Tracy Miller was obsessed from a young age with art, horses–and the wide open spaces of the West. She earned her Bachelors degree in Art from Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado.Tracy loves to drive the back roads of Colorado and National Parks of the West to seek inspiration […]
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Events

Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Shows Kentucky Pride at Annual Fundraiser

Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Shows Kentucky Pride at Annual Fundraiser Sips ‘N Saddles Showcases Premiere Kentucky Bourbon, Local Food, Music and More to Raise Money for Retired Racehorses Lexington, KY. September 19, 2014 – Kentucky’s reputation is built on horses and bourbon. The Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) paid homage to both at the second annual Sips ‘N Saddles on Friday, […]
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Past Issues

CRAWL BEFORE YOU WALK, WALK BEFORE YOU RUN

CRAWL BEFORE YOU WALK, WALK BEFORE YOU RUN By Mark Sheridan I have been thinking about how to approach this topic for years and have put much thought into thinking of ways to impress upon readers of the importance of graduating.  When I talk about graduating, I am referring to the graduation process of learning and becoming the best rider […]
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Past Issues

Amazon Horse Concealed Carry Vest

Amazon Horse Concealed Carry Vest Today’s fashion dictates function coupled with aesthetics.  Clothing items that serve a purpose while looking stylish are becoming more and more in demand.  Amazon Horse, llc. has recently hit the scene with an array of equestrian products for both the rider and the barn.  They are offering high quality items at prices that can only […]
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Europe

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH)

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) is a recognised performance horse that ranks highly in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Eventing Rankings. In the last ten years it has won eight times. Traditionally the ISH was a cross between an Irish Draught and a Thoroughbred that ranges in height from 15 to 17 hands […]