What to do with a horse when you can’t ride? Try these exercises – all you need is your horse and a hay bale.
As western show horses become ever more specialized, a growing counter-culture of authentic cowboy-inspired competitions are gaining momentum. Instead of a laser-like focus on taking home the trophy or buckle in a specific equine class or event, many cowgirls are challenging themselves—and their horses—in comprehensive competitions inspired by the reality of ranch work. Versatility Ranch […]
**************** I am sorry this is coming to you a little late. I have no reasonable excuse other than that I have read three pretty hefty books in the past three days and have been lovin' every second of it. More on that later...for now.... *************** A Brief Summary of the Australian Stock Horse's History: The origins of the Australian Stock Horse started when English settlers first started colonizing Australia in the late 1780's. They imported Thoroughbreds, Spanish stock, Welsh ponies, Arabians and Barbs. The interbreeding of these horses, and culling of the poor ones, eventually developed an all round saddle horse perfect for the ruff country of the outback and versatile enough to do all the jobs the settlers required. They named these horses, the Waler (After the colony of New South Wales). These horses developed an international reputation around the world as excellent Calvary horses. Between 1850 and the end of WWI, 400,000 of them were exported to serve in wars around the globe. Even though the Waler had developed a reputation for hardiness, endurance, and working ability in Australia and abroad, and though their numbers reached the millions, no official breeding registry was formed until 1971! They inspected all horses, mares, and geldings before including them in their "stud book" and by 1978 had come to register 40,000 horses. Today's registry includes over 170,000 horses. At this time the Waler became known as the Australian Stock Horse to reflect the diverse ability of the breed as an all round stock horse. They were used to work livestock, as saddle horse, harness horses, as Calvary horses, to clear timber, and plow the land.... as such the slogan of the Australian Stock Horse Society became: "THE BREED FOR EVERY NEED" Strength. Stamina. Reliability. Versatility ....the cornerstones of the the Australian Stock Horse. I think the Society sums up the definition of a ASH best so I will go ahead and quote them here: - "With its versatility, the Australian Stock Horse has achieved outstanding success in a wide variety of sports including: campdrafting, showjumping, dressage, eventing, pony club events, harness, polo and polocrosse. The Australian Stock Horse is intelligent, with courage, toughness and stamina, and has a good temperament. The Australian Stock Horse is considered possibly the world's most versatile horse, the horse evolved through selective breeding in response to the demands of the environment. The basic pre-requisites of a high performance horse are a quiet temperament, intelligence and athletic ability. These qualities are essential for a brilliant performance whatever the event." I think that the ASH Society also best defines their "standard of excellence" (what they look for in a good ASH): Head alert and intelligent with broad forehead, full, well-set eyes, wide nostrils. A fine, clean gullet, allowing plenty of breathing room. A good length of rein, well set into the shoulder. Sloping shoulder, not too heavily muscled, a well-defined wither slightly higher than the croup. Deep chest, not too wide in proportion, but showing plenty of heart room. Ribs well sprung and back strong and of medium length in proportion. In forelegs, forearms well developed, cannon bones slightly flat, pasterns short and slightly sloping. Hindquarters strong, rounded and well muscled, nicely sloping to give a full line from croup to hock. Hocks broad, flat and clean, the cannon relatively short with well-defined tendons. The hind legs well under when standing. The Hooves hard and in proportion to the size of the horse, with a wide heel and feet straight. The whole of these component parts to be in balance according to the size. Preferred heights between 14 and 16 hands. Australian Stock Horses today: In Dressage: In Polo: Campdrafting: 4H: Eventing: Show Jumping: And most importantly....as a stock horse: And then there is my favorite ASH of all..... Denny! The Man From Snowy River's horse of course! *sigh* A girl can dream.....Shhhh! Dont tell DB!
Even purebred Quarter Horses can be mostly thoroughbred. This is due in part to the Appendix section of the Quarter Horse registry. Learn about the Appendix horse.
Smart Strike’s death March 25 due to complications from laminitis brought an end to one of the most complete résumés a modern Thoroughbred has known. A product of Canada’s most prominent modern family, Smart Strike lived up to expectations on the racetrack, becoming a Grade 1 winner in the U.S. He then became a cornerstone member of a deep stallion roster at Lane’s End in Versailles, Ky., where he led the North American sire list twice by earnings and sent out high-level runners in every division laid before him. By the time his number was called, he had just about done it all.
Use these five strategies from our experts to keep your seldom-ridden horse tuned-up and connected with you.
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Our story begins with Blanche, a super sweet and gentle, giant white Mammoth Donkey. I have experience in working with Mammoth Donkeys in the past, and could tell from the pictures that our client sent that Blanche would be a massive challenge. Sadly, Blanche would teach us much about the equine pain threshold and bone
The power and grace of the Andalusian horse breed can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Iberian royalty. Let's look at the history, conformation, and versatility of this amazing horse.
This Ideal LeatherTech combi driving harness offers drivers maximum combination versatility and user comfort. As a new trend Ideal Equestrian has introduced a new oil pull up leather, which suits all types of driving whether it be competition or pleasure. A high content of oil is used in the tanning process which makes the leather very supple with less maintenance required. Ideal Leathertech is a combination harness, which with a few small adjustments, offers the choice to drive single, pairs, tandems, or teams. The single harness is complete with bridle with plain browband **Chestnut available by special order** The breastplate has integral traces which have a quick relaease fastening just behind the saddle. It comes complete with a double strap wither strap and false martingale. Leathertech Combi Breastplate in Chestnut The traces are adjusted at the vehicle end via trace buckles The saddle has a fixed backband and comes complete with quick release tugs The Ideal Leathertech comes with rubber grip reins offering excellent grip in a range of conditions The breeching includes loins straps and trace carriers
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Meet the competitors ahead of next month's Retired Racehorse Project event.
Uncover the fascinating history and enduring legacy of the majestic Shire horse, from medieval warhorse to modern-day gentle giant.
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The romantic western drama ALL THE PRETTY HORSES (2000) starring Matt Damon and Penelope Cruz has been released on Blu-ray.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – Secretariat, considered by many as the most talented and iconic Thoroughbred to have raced in America, has been established as the horse to beat in…
