Equestrian Tales

2010 World Equestrian Games

mctreve — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:05:00 +0000

The biggest and exciting game for equestrian will happen on September 25 until October 10, 2010. This will be held in Kentucky Horse Park, USA. To all equestrians or horse lovers, you are welcome to participate in this special event by becoming a volunteer. The host for 2010 will be Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They promised that it would be a very exciting game.

Different events/disciplines will take place such as: Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Para-Equestrian Dressage, Driving, Endurance, Reining and Vaulting. This will be the first time that these eight disciplines will be held at a single site and outside Europe. Just visit www.feigames2010.org for more information regarding the event.

Horses in Need 2008 (Part 2)

Danielle — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:02:40 +0000

Aside from the physical activities, you can also register online by signing up in Horses in Need 2008. You will have an online personal fundraising page. This is a good way to invite friends, family, and even millions of people around the globe. By just staying at your home, you can already help millions of horses and donkeys in need.

Aside from being able to help through this, fundraisers have the chance to win prizes. For sure, you will not regret your few minutes of signing up. If you like to sign up or donate, just do contact 0845 367 0999 or visit www.thebrooke.org/hin.

Equestrian Defined

mctreve — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:51:06 +0000

According to en.wikipedia.org, an equestrian which is also known as an “excellent man” is classified under the two social classes in the early Roman Empire. The social classes were also known as knights. As we all know, knights are always associated with horses as we can see in movies and even in cartoons. That is why equestrians or horsemen became popular in Rome and eventually passed on different generations in different places of the world. From the classes of society to a field of sports, equestrians are continually spreading. It is good to know that nowadays, not only knights or those in social classes can be call as equestrians.

The Team

mctreve — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:45:50 +0000

A team cannot be called a team if one of them does not cooperate with the others. Just imagine how do equestrians discipline their horse? Unlike basketball, volleyball, baseball, and other similar sports, equestrians who stand as coaches cannot talk with his horse. His horse cannot say to his teammate if something’s wrong. I guess equestrian life is no joke. There are different factors and lessons to be learned. It’s not just learning how to ride a horse. More than that, it is learning how to communicate to a horse in your own way. Challenging right? But that’s the essence of being a team.

Hauling Trailer Horrors

Danielle — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:27:22 +0000

This story is about the different and sometime unorthodox means of loading horses into a van. It tackles different experiences of so called �experienced� haulers in their quest to transport horses.

One story was that of a couple who boasted of their skills. They did not count on the horse�s intellect. It was a stormy winter night and the horse would not go into the van. They tried bribery, and ropes but the horse would not give in. When they were about to give up, another trainer saw them and helped them to properly load the horse into the van.

Image source: www.texashorsecouncil.com

Back in the Saddle at the Bendigo Pony Club, by Terri-Anne Kingsley

Danielle — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:16:31 +0000

This article was basically about the relationship between a horse rider and his horse. The setting was set in the Bendigo Pony Club wherein a dressage and show jumping clinic was to be held. During that time, there was a disease lurking about and the horses had to be monitored for three days prior to the event checking for fevers, runny noses, and coughs. If one symptom existed in one horse, the event would be cancelled and the horses would be evacuated. This showed a very emotional investment between the owner and his horse for the event to push through.

Image source: www.theequestrianvagabond.com

Susan Dutta

mctreve — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:38:12 +0000

Do you know a woman equestrian? Personally, I do know women who enjoy horseback riding. More than that, I know women who enjoy competing in horse competitions. One of those is Susan Dutta who is an international dressage competitor who won many awards. I admire her because of her skills and attitude. Obviously, she was able to achieve what she wants. Aside from the awards, medals, and fame, she was able to develop a different bonding or relationship with Grumshoes DC, her grand pix partner.

It has been many fruitful years for Susan Dutta and Grumshoes. The praises are very weel deserved by both of them. I hope there will be even more women equestrian who would be brave enough to get into this kind of sports.

EQUESTRIAN ON OLYMPICS.

Danielle — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:00:20 +0000

Equestrianism became one of the very few Olympic events in which men and women compete directly against one another. Teams maybe compose of male and female competitors. They are not required to have minimum numbers of either gender; countries are free to choose the best riders, irrespective of gender. Equestrian disciplines and the equestrian component are the only Olympic events that involve animals.

AN EQUESTRIAN PARK

Danielle — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:59:30 +0000

The Brecon Beacons National Park is a perfect riding resort complete with spectacular scenery . It has plenty of wildlife acclaimed for its splendid equestrian routes. Added to this, the park has recently introduced the first-ever horse-friendly network. You can choose to travel with their own horses, but pick one up from a local stable.

STILL ON COLIC

Danielle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:32 +0000

A horse should be fed depends on the underlying cause of the colic incident. The horse’s appetite and extenuating complications that might arise in the recuperative phase needs consideration too. There are three avenues of nutritional support . First is voluntary feeding. Second, assisted feeding. Third is called parenteral nutrition.