If you go racing regularly you must have noticed the increased number of trade stands that are offering a variety of horse race related items for sale. Now it is not only the book makers who are after your money when you go racing. Whilst some stands are offering tack and equipment there are also [...]
Horse Racing Gifts
January 31st, 2011
Understanding Dressage
January 30th, 2011
An easy description of dressage is horse ballet. The aim of dressage is to develop the horse’s natural ability and willingness to perform. At peak performance a dressage horse is relaxed whilst performing a movement requested by the rider. The overall picture of the horse should be effortless and the rider’s aids appear minimal.Dressage training [...]
Arabian Horse History – The Trek to America
January 30th, 2011
America was built, heavily in part with horse power and it wasn’t long before colonists realized the value of the Arabian horse. In 1725, Nathan Harrison of Virginia imported the first Arabian stallion to America. Later, our first President, George Washington, rode his best and most illustrious saddle horse during the Revolutionary war; a beautiful [...]