Racing History Highlights May 29-June 11
…the Carter Handicap at New York’s Aqueduct; Jobstown won the Absecon Handicap at New Jersey’s Atlantic City and Elpis won the New Castle Handicap at Delaware Park. June 7, 1980:…
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Ask the Experts: Preparing for Collection
…find that he has trouble connecting over the back, especially in the trot and canter. He tends to rush and travel heavy on the forehand, and I find I’m in…
Gas-Station Gloves
…everyday hand protection that will also protect our wallets: the gas station mini-mart. You know that swivel rack just inside the door of the mini-mart, where baseball hats, work gloves…
Create a Horse Disaster Plan
…supplies may be interrupted. Figure on 12 to 20 gallons per horse per day, and have at least a three-day supply (seven is better) on hand. Store water in clean…
USEF Announces 2009 Equestrian of the Year Candidates
…the equestrian competing at halter or in-hand. Wheeler was in champion’s form in 2009 as the handler for a string of winning horses. He was named the Handler of the…
Speed Control: Tortoise and the Hare
Frustration and fear can go hand-in-hand when we are talking about control issues with an animal who weighs half a ton. Unfortunately, neither emotion contributes to the calm leadership that…
Proper Reality, Multiple Stakes Winner, Euthanized
…Equine Medical in Lexington. The sturdy bay son of In Reality out of Proper Princess won the Arkansas Derby, Illinois Derby, Metropolitan Handicap, Iselin Handicap, Southwest Stakes, Hot Springs Stakes…
The Baucher Snaffle: How Does It Work?
…soft as the hands using it—and should not be utilized by inexperienced riders who have not achieved independent hands. However, deciding whether or not this bit is useful for your…
Getting the Mail Horseback
…of situations. For example, take the simple task of getting the mail. It doesn’t sound that complicated or taxing. Just ride down to the road, grab a handful of bills…
Professional Horseman’s Course Resumes This Fall
…Park?s Education Department offers a unique and hands-on educational opportunity unequalled by other equine schools. Students will have the opportunity to study and work with more than 30 breeds of…