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The Australian Stock Horse in Action: A Versatile Partner
Hi! The last post was about the Australian Stock Horse, a breed that has been developed to be strong and versatile. In the following video, filmmaker and equestrian YouTuber Alissa Mathews tries the breed at a campdraft and gets absolutely charmed! And why not? This breed has a charming body, a beautiful movement and a great attitude! Enjoy the video!
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Born for Challenge: The Australian Stock Horse
If you are looking for a versatile, hardy, and intelligent horse that can excel in various disciplines and adapt to different environments, then the Australian Stock Horse might be for you. This breed has been specially developed for the harsh and diverse conditions of Australia, and has a reputation for endurance, agility, and good temperament. The Australian Stock Horse traces its origins to the first horses that arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788. These horses were of various breeds, including the Thoroughbred, the Cape of Good Hope Horse, the Arabian, the Timor Pony, and the Welsh Mountain Pony. They were bred for their stamina and strength, and…
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The Medieval Saddle!
Hello! I have been looking for inspiration for this blog. I wanted to offer you something unique and intriguing, but for a long time I couldn’t come up with something…. Until I stumbled upon this interesting YouTube channel, called Modern History TV, which explains how things were done in the Medieval times, especially from a knight’s perspective. By the way, it is a very informative channel, so I highly recommend that you subscribe. Highly informative sources like this make the World Wide Web a better place and their contributors should be encouraged. I was fascinated by the videos on the Medieval saddle. Jason Kingsley OBE, the channel’s owner, describes quite…
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Equine Influenza
Hi! In this era of epidemics in humans and animals, who can forget the 2018/2019 outbreak of equine influenza in the UK? I wanted to gather some information about the disease, so that the horse owners who read this blog are prepared next time. So, what is equine influenza (or horse flu or equine flu)? Based on the definitions provided by the World Organisation for Animal Health, it is a “highly contagious though rarely fatal desease of horses, donkeys and mules and other equidae”. Outbreaks of the disease have been recorded throughout history, severely affecting the economies that rely on horses as draft animals. Although most contemporary economies are not…
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Using Equines in Warfare: The German Mountain Infantry Brigade
Hello, dear readers! I hope you are well! After a long -but always excused- absence, I thought I should combine equestrian with my field of study and offer you an intriguing post! The use of equines in warfare! Warfare technology has advanced in ways beyond our imagination, allowing for intercontinental exchanges of fire. The human race has learned how to take advantage of the outer space for military purposes and has developed intercontinental missiles which can carry nuclear heads that can terminate all sorts of life in a whole country. Let alone the development of stealth vessels and aircraft. However, in the developed world sometimes we still use equine power…
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Can’t ride because you’re injured? Here’s some ideas to cope with it!
Equestrian is not the safest amongst all sports, but, even if it was, life is dangerous in itself. As I’m sitting here in my chair with a broken rib, I’m thinking that there should be many other injured riders worldwide. So, what does one do when an injury or illness keeps them away from the yard? First of all, stop weeping. I’ve tried it and it doesn’t work. Unless you live in an unbreakable and immobile bubble, chances are that you’ll get an illness or injury at least once in your lifetime. You’re not the first one nor the last person to be in physical pain. Try to be sociable. Feeling…