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Triple Trouble: CMSA Eastern Championship Bingo Card
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!
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Want a Good Bend? Get Straight First
You have to create straight before you can fix any form of lean or crookedness… (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Match Making (The Ramen Redux)
When someone decides they want to be a horse trainer, rarely do they also say they want to be a match maker. But the truth of the matter is, that’s often what horse training and selling is all about. (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Running A Horse on Lasix Is ‘Safe’ Even If It’s Not a Known Bleeder
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it safer to run a horse on Lasix even if the horse is not a bleeder?
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Four Rides A Week
“For a horse in full work, I like the number four. This gives you enough time in the saddle to accomplish goals and work towards training without forgetting to let them be a horse and have fun.”
Triple Trouble: Gearing Up For CMSA Eastern Championships in Shelbyville, Tennessee
For those in the mounted shooting world, it’s time for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Eastern Championships and CMSA Futurity and Derby. Marcella and her crew are headed down and gearing up.
Ask AI Equestrian Edition: Horses Competing in Olympics Events
In honor of the Paralympics, we wanted to see what AI would do when we asked it to render some images of horses competing in the various events. As always, some of these are … interesting.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: A ‘Good’ Race Record, Part IV — The Warhorse
Today we’re talking about the warhorses — those incredible athletes that have made more than 50 starts. (more…)
Holiday Horse Names: Labor Day Quarter Horses
Happy Labor Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Labor Day-themed registered names. Check them out below:
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: A ‘Good’ Race Record, Part III
This week focuses on the horses that ran 15 – 30 races. Read on to learn more about what to look for and which questions to ask.
Mythbuster Monday: Senior Horses Should Be Vaccinated the Same as Younger Horses
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Should senior horses be vaccinated the same as younger horses?
Triple Trouble: Ladies Level 4 to Ladies Level 5 – A Look Back Through Time
Moving up through the levels in a sport comes with a lot of moments of joy — but it also comes with a lot of hard work, dedication, and set backs. Marcella Gruchalak takes a look back as she achieves her penultimate move-up in Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: A ‘Good’ Race Record, Part I
Owning an OTTB is great because of the amount of information you can get about them immediately. But doing so also begs the question: what constitutes a “good” race record? (more…)
Triple Trouble: Expectation Versus Reality of My Move Up Weekend
A blown trailer tire, no trailer brakes, and a colicking horse were not on my bingo card for my move up weekend.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Right off the Track Protocol, a Refresher
“With numerous ‘end of the meets’… coming up, and folks looking to pick up their next … Thoroughbred Makeover horse, [here’s] a general care-based refresher for their off-track transitions.” (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Beer Helps Horses Sweat
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does beer help horses sweat?
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Surrounding Yourself With the Wrong People
“Whether because of ego, pride, or personal agenda, the push to win became bigger than the push to do what was right for the horse or myself. I didn’t see it because I was convinced I was surrounded by the right people.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Point and Patient
“The technique of point them at it and be patient makes braver horses because it both sets the expectation — over or through — and gives them time to slow down, process and be smart about it.” (more…)
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Spending Too Much Time on Social Media
Social media is a great way to keep up with out friends and families, but it can also take quite the toll on your mental health and confidence — especially when all you are seeing is others’ successes and not their journeys. So how do you rebuild that confidence? (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Turning Well
“For the green Thoroughbred, turning this way allows them to forgo speed and antics. It allows them to be ridden forward in front of your leg and complete the circles, squares, figure-eights, whatever is asked without changing their pace.” (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Hay Keeps the Same Nutrition Level from Six Months to Two Years
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does hay have the same nutritional value from six months to two years old?
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Let It Go (The Inside Rein)
“A primary consequence of the inside rein is that it tips a horse onto their forelimbs and off of the hind. A knock-on set of results are that it speeds a horse up and becomes harder for the horse to come over their back, create a powerful push from behind and correct… frame.” (more…)
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Dealing With Unpredictable Situations
When dealing with the unexpected leads to a scary situation with your horse, getting your confidence back can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to move forward from a negative, unpredictable ride. (more…)
