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Stable vices and how to cope with them
Inspired by a video on Epona TV, I thought I should write a post about stable vices and ways to counter them. We often see horses doing movements which seem a bit weird; moving around the stable in circular motion, moving the neck from one side to another, snorting, wood chewing etc. We notice also that these movements are done in a repetitive pattern and this is why they are also called “stereotypes”. Some equestrians believe that this behaviour is normal for a horse, that it should be this way. This is not true because the problem is not about the movements themselves, but about the issues that cause…
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Move, lazy horse!
I don’t know about you, but I have been loads of times on the back of a horse that won’t move. Not even an inch! The problem I face is, that eventually the whip has to land on someone’s bum and I can’t stand it. This happens especially at home. And it’s so frustrating. I still remember Pamelos bearing the pain of my new whip. An ex-racehorse, he might be used to it, but I could feel he was in pain. And still he wouldn’t move. I was so upset. Upset for the horse and disappointed with myself as a rider. I felt both as a bitch and a loser.…
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Videos of Marwari horses
Hi! As it has been a practice to escort our breed posts with videos that feature the respective horses in action. I searched on Vimeo (sorry, YouTube, but Vimeo is by far better), and I found two HD videos of Marwari horses. The first video shows a skilled Indian rider riding the horse. Watch how steady the horse is and how gracefully it moves. The ease with which that horse climbs up and down even the steepest slopes is impressive as well. The second video comes from a hack in India. I love the trail and also the movement of the horses. So, how do you find this breed?…
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Under the Spell of Horses – Documentary
I love documentaries! All sorts of them! The documentaries that I find particularly charming, though, are those which show the cultural heritage of a nation. And if the theme is horses, then things get more exciting! I watched “Under the Spell of Horses: India” on YouTube last night. The film was about the native Indian equine breed Marwari. This breed has been used in wars and traditional events; it is decorated and made to dance to ethnic music. Horses are worshiped like gods in the multitheistic Indian society and people look for specific characteristics on the horse they are about to buy, because they believe that such characteristics bring luck to the…
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A rare trumpet duet!
No matter how fast our state is collapsing, we the Greeks will never lose our morale and humor! Guaranteed! Below there’s a video from the Greek countryside, with a donkey “singing” along with the sound of a trumpet! I’m not sure whether this lovely equine wanted to express his irritation or tried indeed to produce some art; in either case, the result is a hilarious duet that will keep your mood at its best for at least a week!!! To laugh as much as I did watch below or click here
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How many calories we burn at the barn!
More workouts, improved fitness and weight loss are probably the most popular new-year resolutions. So, it’s time for you to be proud, dear equestrians! Because, yes, you have all that with no extra effort! Yannis told me once that one hour of riding in walk equals eight hours of walking on foot, so, you can see the miracles equestrianism does! Personally I love the fact that horse-riding is one of the sports that tone and strengthen your muscles, instead of turning you into a protein-obsessed monster! In any case, if you want to have a really good workout, get yourself busy in a barn! Tonight I watched a fun video…