“I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, Only a hippopotamus will do…” Okay, your OTTB probably doesn’t want a hippopotamus for Christmas, but here are 10 other things it DOES want. (more…)
“How can you be ready for something you are not familiar with? … I have explained my answer by likening it to the Oregon Trail game. Each option … carried consequences. Your family might get dysentery, or you might run out of money and have to figure out how not to die that day.” (more…)
“What annoy[s] me so much about ‘safe’ is that it is unclear and massively subjective. My version of safe is not my client’s version of safe is not your kid’s trainer’s version of safe.” (more…)
With Thanksgiving wrapping up, the holiday season is officially under way. But before we embark on the full festivities and chaos of the season, we decided to see what AI could design in the way of Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Thanksgiving Day-themed registered names. Check them out below:
As horse lovers, most of us are pretty darned thankful for our personal horses. But as riders, there are certain types of horses for which we should be grateful. Here are six of them. (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Congenital deafness is related to coat color in Paint and pinto horses?
We all know horses always are trying their hardest to injure, maim, and permanently disable themselves. But Payco has outdone himself this time. He has a long road to recovery, and the journey is just getting started. (more…)
“I just take the good in the middle and ride to extend the countdown on his timer and stretch the quality of ride out further with each time I swing a leg over.” (more…)
“Thoroughbreds (like all horses) have a good time-keeping system, and if we let them get strictly on a schedule, they know when we miss the mark.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: You should not ride in a snaffle with a one-eared headstall.
With Election Day upon us, voting is in full swing. All around us we’re seeing campaign signs and political ads! So, why not make it fun and see what AI can design in the way of Election Day?
While those seeking international dressage careers will absolutely need freak-show levels of talent, most riders would enjoy the process — and likely realize more competitive success — working with a more average partner. (more…)
Happy Halloween, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Halloween-themed registered names. Check them out below:
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: If a black horse’s coat sun bleaches, it’s actually a copper deficiency.
With Halloween being less than a week away, spooky season is will under way. All around us we’re seeing spiders, witches, and cauldrons! So, why not see what AI can design in the way of Halloween?
Whether it’s the well-prepared horse or the one that had a number of ups and downs on its journey, there are certain types of horses you see at the Makeover. (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do horses stay in shape longer than humans?
“I swear they know. They know when they’re up for sale, or people are coming to trial ride them. They know when there’s a big show coming. They know when your bank account has never seen worse days. And then they start up the fight club again …”
“We’ve all been taught to reach for the stars and to keep trying when we fail. However, that sometimes puts us in a place where we expect too much of ourselves and our equine partners. We focus on the end goal instead of where we are in the present moment.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it okay to only wrap one leg of a horse?
The catch phrase of the week was, “Well that one wasn’t on my bingo card…” But then we literally had enough to make one. Enjoy this article where you get the inside view of a true $h!t show of a week!
