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Oct 13

Guest Post – Is Your Horse Tired and Stiff?

Fit looking legs

If Your Horse Is Looking Tired And Stiff Then It May Need Extra Joint Care

Having tired legs is something that nearly all horses suffer from as they age. There are certain things that owners can do to limit the everyday wear and tear on their legs and give them that extra bit of a boost during their senior years. It doesn’t matter whether your horse is a show animal or a working one – caring for their joints is extremely important and there are a few things that you can do to make their life a little bit more pleasant.

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Jul 11

Yoga for Horse Riders

Yoga at the Home Ranch Colorado

Yoga is an excellent way to improve your riding skills. I have tried this myself and I am quite sure there are more ways such as Pilates, but Yoga I tried. Read more

May 25

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Equine Boredom, Not a Happy Athlete

Dress-up party to keep from getting bored

My horses are fortunate to be in a stable where the owner feels that it is essential horses are turned out as much as possible. That is one way to help horses from becoming bored. And of course keeping them physically healthy. Read more

May 17

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What Do Pets Bring to Your Life?

My cat with the funny tail

I have not been online for a few days, as I was moving house and my mobile internet had not arrived yet. But I am back! I checked my email and guess what? Life and Horses has been nominated for the eCollegeFinder Top Pet Blogs Award.  Read more

Apr 22

A Little More on Weight Control of Your Horse

Thelwell Rodeo

Everybody has her or his own pet peeves, things that they do not like. Some have a real issue with certain training techniques and I happen to have one with weight. And more, trust me, but overweight horses I find a form of silent misconduct by humans. Read more

Apr 12

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Horses are for Relaxation

A relaxed horse

My horses have a purpose and probably more than just one purpose. But one of their objectives is to help me relax. And I do not mean relax to the point where I fall asleep, but relax by clearing my head of clutter accumulated through daily life, by chasing out stress which came in uninvited during the day. Read more

Apr 10

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Fat Ponies are Naughtier, Thelwell was Right

Thelwell's fat pony

Just ran across some great research which shows that fatter and obese ponies and horses are the naughtiest. They are naughtier even than ponies and horses that are ridden infrequently. Now this is an eye opener for me, as I wouldn’t have guessed that. Read more

Mar 23

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Absorbing the Movement of the Horse

Heike Kemmer Bonaparte

Heike Kemmer with Bonaparte

Do you ever take a sitting lesson on your horse? Does your instructor include your posture when riding? And does your instructor look at the movement of the horse and the way your body flows with that movement? Read more

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