Academy Award(R)-winner Robert Redford (Best Director, 1980, ORDINARY PEOPLE) stars with Adademy Award(R)-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (Best Actress, 1996, THE ENGLISH PATIENT) in this landmark epic adapated from one of the most acclaimed novels of our time! After a devastating riding accident, a young girl and her beloved horse are both left with serious physical and emotional scars. Determined to help, the girl’s desperate mother (Thomas) puts her busy, big-city life on h… More >> The Horse Whisperer
If you are looking to buy a horse at an auction, it is important to carefully assess the horses before the sale begins. Take the time to look them over, and develop an idea of what you would be willing to pay for each one before it enters the ring. Keep the following five tips in mind as you shop at auction.
1. Every Horse is there for a Reason
Horses wind up at auction for a reason. Sometimes it is because an owner has run out of money, or has not paid the bills, but more often there is something about a horse that makes it unsuitable for that owner. Some have soundness issues that may not be evident at a glance. Others have training issues. Ex-racehorses usually are sold for being too slow. Breeders sometimes sell their culls at auction.
Here’s part 1 of “Horse Feathers”, the Marx Brothers’ fourth movie and their second one written directly for the screen. At 68 minutes, it’s their shortest movie, but easily one of their funniest.
Horses come in all shapes and sizes, as do people. But why is it that so many riders seem to want big horses? It seems that anything under 16hh, but over pony sized has little to no market at all.
Many riders are not all that big in stature. Since most riders are women, averaging 5’6″ in height, it seems strange that most people searching for horses are looking for animals 16.2hh or bigger. So what makes a rider want a big horse?
Some believe that a horse needs to have size to be able to make the distances in the show ring. A hunter needs to have a 12′ stride, so a 16hh+ horse is more likely to be able to manage that distance without effort. But, many big horses in fact have longer strides than 12′. They need to be collected in order to make the distances. Others have no stride at all, despite their size. Small horses sometimes do need to struggle to get the distances, but many small horses with good movement can easily manage a 12′ stride. The problem is that they look as though they are going much faster than a big horse, making their rounds look rushed.
If you are considering buying a horse trailer, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the wide selection available on the market. From front facing to slant load to stock trailers, everyone claims that their trailer is the best and will be perfect for your needs.
Before buying a trailer, you need to consider what you need it for. Will you be showing a lot? Are you traveling long distances? Do you need a space to keep your tack? Then you need to consider what types of horses you will be shipping. Are they large? Small? Will you be shipping many horses, or only one or two? Are the horses good buddies, or are they likely to be strangers? All of these things and more will make a difference as you select your trailer.
I train horses for all-around and gaming events, but i got a horse in to train for western pleasure. I know how to get their gates to be slow, but i can’t get the horse to drop his head. I’ve tried tie-downs and running martingales, but those don’t seem to work. I need some help in training this 3 year old quarter horse! thanks!
Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel Comes out just when you need it to As I paced back and forth all this time ‘Cause I honestly believed in you Holding on the days drag on Stupid girl, I should’ve known I should’ve known I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairytale I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet Lead her up the stairwell This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town I was a dreamer before you went and let me down Now it’s too late for you and your white horse To come around Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes And never really had a chance My mistake, I didn’t know to be in love You had to fight to have the upper hand I had so many dreams about you and me Happy endings, well now I know I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairytale I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet Lead her up the stairwell This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town I was a dreamer before you went and let me down Now it’s too late for you and your white horse To come around And there you are on your knees Begging for forgiveness, begging for me Just like I always wanted, but I’m so sorry… ‘Cause I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairytale I’m gonna find someone someday Who might actually treat me well This is a big world, that was a small town There in my rearview mirror disappearing now And it’s too late for you and your white horse Now it’s too late for you and your white horse To catch me now Oh try and catch me now It’s too late to catch me now.
Learn how to train your horse to stand in a well behaved manner so that it can receive the best possible shoeing and/or trimming job. This book is the only one of its kind solely dedicated to solving behavioral problems encountered during shoeing.
Solve Horse Behavior Problems that Occur During Shoeing and Trimming
