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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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Guest Post: Preparing Your Horse for Shows
We’re right in the thick of equestrian show season, with many horse owners busy preparing their animals for the big day out. Preparation begins weeks in advance of a show, as the horse will need to be drilled in the routines that it will likely be asked to perform on the day, and the hours and days leading up to showtime are quite busy as final preparations are made. The day before the show should be dedicated to enhancing your horse’s appearance as best as possible. Make sure all its body is washed and apply coat conditioner, although be careful not to put too much conditioner on the saddle area…
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The horse dancer: a film for the whole family
Hi! I hope you have had a great summer! I don’t know about your place, but here in Crete it’s hot, very hot! And when it’s so hot outside, one wants to relax and find ways to entairntain oneself. So, I searched for something entertaining, enlightening and age appropriate. And there you go, I found “The Horse Dancer”, which I enjoyed very much. Samantha Wick, a promising teen gymnast, is informed that she hasn’t made it to the American Olympic gymnastics team. Her grandmother, a former champion in gymnastics herself, pays for her grand daughter to join a summer camp in Black Water Horse Camp. Due to her highly competitive…
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Guest post: How Horseback Riding Can Help Disabled Kids
by Mike Shortridge Horseback riding has long been associated as a beneficial therapy for disabled children, helping them physically, emotionally and socially, not to mention providing them with a really enjoyable pastime to take part in with their friends and family. We had a chat with Russ over at www.horseseller.com.au who helped us with the following info. Enjoy… Horse riding boosts children’s confidence Studies have shown that 90% of these riders experience an improvement in their confidence while 80% see improvement in their physical fitness and ability within around 12 weeks of starting horse riding therapy. Riding therapy can even be prescribed now by doctors and physiotherapists due to the…