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Grated Coconut
The Greatest Bareback Horse of All Time
A champion that created champions, of Grated Coconut’s 114 times out of the chute, 25 bareback riders placed first including Davey Shields Jr., who had a world record setting a 95-point ride on Grated in 2005, a record that would not be matched for another 18 years.
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Are You Feeding Your Horse Enough Vitamin E?
Horses do not manufacture vitamin E in their own bodies and therefore need supplemental sources of it. Dietary sources include fresh forages such as pasture, whole grains with the endosperm intact, as well as fats and oil seeds.
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10 Things To Know About Equine Joint Health
Joint health can be a confusing topic. We collaborated with Dr. Sarah le Jeune of the UC Davis Equine Integrative Sports Medicine and Equine Surgery and Lameness Services, and Scott Katzman of the Equine Surgery and Lameness Service, to provide some clarity.
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Horses: To Breed or Not to Breed?
So, you’re contemplating breeding your mare. As a seasoned breeder of top-notch warmbloods and the owner of Hyperion Stud, LLC, Vicky Castegren knows all about that decision. She explains her six main considerations in this article.
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Prospects for Osteoarthritis Treatment in Horses, and Potentially Humans
For the first time, researchers have unveiled an intervention that appears to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Horses afflicted with OA, treated with a novel drug combination, not only achieved freedom from lameness but also experienced a simultaneous inhibition of joint tissue degradation.
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Due to its effectiveness in helping the horse carry his body with good form, the longe cavesson is arguably one of the most useful pieces of equipment to own, yet only a surprisingly small number of riders know about it. | |
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How to Master the Sitting Trot
Ah, sitting trot – the nemesis of so many riders of all ages, levels, and disciplines! In order to develop a balanced, independent seat that does not hinder the horse, the rider needs to maintain an upright posture that is firm and supple, not rigid. Here are some easy exercises to help you develop your best sitting trot!
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Walking Workouts for Your Horse
There is big value in workouts at the walk. But because the walk does not require much physical effort on our part as riders, it is common to drift off and lose focus. Change your approach this winter. Use days of inclement weather to re-tool how you perceive these quieter workouts and just what you can accomplish.
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Ride with Balance, Flexibility & Strength
For rider and horse to be “one” with each other is the desired state we strive for. What we seek is to seamlessly flow together in a beautiful stream of energy travelling together through space. If your desire is to achieve such a state, and to ride to the best of your ability, then please read on!
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Buying a Pre-Owned Horse Trailer
For most folks in the market to buy a horse trailer, the thought of signing a five figure cheque is terrifying. Buying pre-owned is one alternative, but there are many additional and important factors to consider when buying a used horse trailer that could affect your horse's safety.
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Founding the Brooke Hospital for Animals
Founded in 1930, today Brooke reaches more than 1.4 million working horses, donkeys, and mules, and works toward the vision of “a world in which working horses, donkeys, and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.” In 13 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America their efforts assist the 600 million people whose lives are supported by working equines.
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Stay Away from Horses if You Have COVID-19
As people become infected with new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the organism that causes COVID-19, there is likely to be more spillover to animals. Already infections have been reported in cats, dogs and minks, among others, but clinical disease in equids has not been documented. However, a recent series of studies showed that a small percentage of horses do test seropositive for SARS-CoV-2, but are asymptomatic, so it might only be a matter of time before equids become symptomatic.
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How Secretariat Taught Me To Run
The average racehorse retires at three. The average human runner retires at death, or when her knees give out. Running is as addictive as nicotine. That is why on the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic Triple Crown win, he was on my mind even more than ever.
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