tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69332018903068202702024-02-19T00:59:16.121-08:00Horse Showing MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-67223668127985354622013-10-16T09:56:00.002-07:002013-10-16T09:56:48.071-07:00Two more days to until the showMaddie is so excited to be showing her new horse in two days. She has been counting down the hours. I love seeing her have so much joy over her horse. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-13430653986182318202013-10-10T12:20:00.000-07:002013-10-10T12:20:54.700-07:00Pinto Spooktacular is one week away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are one week from Maddie's first show on her new horse. I can honestly say I'm a little nervous. He's such a good boy, but a long ways from being 100% finished. He's a walk/trot rock star and since that's all she does they should do great. <br />
I can say since she has started riding her new horse her horsemanship skills are way above anything I could have imagined for her for such a green horse<br />
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She has followed her trainers lead and they are making a pretty fantastic team.<br />
As soon as the show is over I'll post pictures of Maddie and her new baby. She wants me to keep it a secret until after the show. So lips are zipped, but man has it been hard!<br />
If your at the Spooktacular Pinto Show in Albany, Oregon next weekend come say hi and give my baby girl a big hoop and holler when you see her in the ring!<br />
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Happy showing,<br />
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I can appreciate individuals bouncing ideas off each other. There is hundreds of combined years of experience on forums. I do though feel strongly about calling the vet for serious issues. That being said what constitutes a serious issue. Here's a list of a few I found when doing research on the topic.<br />
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<li>Any injury with profuse bleeding that won't stop.</li>
<li>Obvious or suspected fractures.</li>
<li>Any cut or injury that requires stitches</li>
<li>Sudden lameness, often accompanied by heat and swelling.</li>
<li>Respiratory distress. Obvious difficulty in breathing, noisy labored breathing.</li>
<li>Choking. obvious distress and choking, neck stretched out. Saliva<br /> and food particles may exit through nostrils.</li>
<li>Horse having seizures.</li>
<li>Watery diarrhea. If left untreated, the horse could become severely dehydrated.</li>
<li>Any apparent eye injury. Lack of treatment or incorrect treatment could mean loss of vision.</li>
<li>Learn to recognize the signs of colic. Can range from mild belly ache that will pass on its own to excruciating pain caused by a twisted gut that will require surgery.</li>
<li>Abnormal vital signs, such as elevated pulse that does not return to normal at rest.</li>
<li>Temperature over 102 usually indicates an infection or disease process.</li>
<li>Pulse over 80 beats per minute is considered a sign of trouble in a non-exercising horse.</li>
<li>Elevated respiration rate in a resting horse can be caused by excitement, pain or infection.</li>
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One of the most important thing you can do it recognize what your horses norm is. You know your horse better than anyone. You will be the first one to recognize when they are not themselves.<br />
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If you are unsure on how to take your horses vital signs here is a YouTube video I found which was very informative for someone like me with limited experience in this area.<br />
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This is a great topic and there is so much to take away from it. <br />
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For more information on these topics please visit the following websites:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thehorse.com/articles/12386/when-should-i-call-the-vet">http://www.thehorse.com/articles/12386/when-should-i-call-the-vet</a><br />
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I was going through facebook forums like I normally do and found a article I had to share. <br />
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I have always been blessed with horses which were very good for the vet, but I'm guessing not all horses are like mine. I never thought about how difficult it would be for the vet to effectively exam your horse if they are not properly exposed to a few simple every days things. <br />
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-How is you vet supposed to look in your horses mouth with a light if your horse has never been exposed to a light??<br />
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-How can your vet give a shot if your horse kills everyone within 100ft with a syringe??<br />
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-If you your horse has colic and the vet can go no where near his back end, how can he help your animal??<br />
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-If your horse can't lead or tie, well that's an easy one!!<br />
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Trust me this article by Erica Franz over at Equestrian Blog is worth the read and your vet will thank you for it!!<br />
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I don't know about you but I think all I do at horse shows is sit and eat when I'm not getting Maddie ready to show. I even find myself snacking when watching her ride at home. This horse showing mom needs to get healthy again. I've written before about how to exercise while riding and had found a great article with awesome tips. Today when doing some more research on the topic I found a wonderful article about how to exercise with your horse on the ground. Not only did I find these simple exercises to be effective, but also its a great way to connect with your horse on the ground. <br />
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Paul Dufresne give detailed instruction from stretching to jogging. The bonus is all this is done while spending time with your horse on the ground. Your developing fitness and bonding with you horse at the same time. <br />
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Because Maddie is the primary rider in our household right now I don't ride all that much. Only a few times a week just to keep Indie tuned up. I can honestly say when I'm done I'm really starting to feel my age. These exercises will help to the stretch before I ride and help prevent injury from not being as in shape as I was years ago riding.<br />
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To read the full article and get great tips from Paul Dufresne go to <a href="http://www.pkequestrian.com/fitnessarticle.html">http://www.pkequestrian.com/fitnessarticle.html</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-34452263499378766252013-08-07T22:48:00.000-07:002013-08-07T22:48:42.812-07:00What to do in case an emergency happens and you don't have a vet to call
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riding or moving cattle and something happens to one of their horses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realized if I had an emergency with my
horse in a situation as these I would have no idea what to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At home I call the vet, but what if I didn’t have
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I found an outstanding article with suggestions for when an emergency
situation arises with your horse and you don’t have a vet to call.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia McFarland and Linda Tellington-Jones give
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Would you know what to do if your horse ties up or colic’s
on the trail?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>McFarland and Tellington-Jones
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope the information in this article can help save the
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-86361220994324752162013-07-31T14:55:00.000-07:002013-07-31T14:55:50.199-07:00Myths on cooling down your horseI recently wrote a post about how to properly cool down a horse. After some great feedback from very experienced riders and trainers I realized there are many myths out there concerning cooling down. Here is a list of a few common myths:<br />
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<strong>1.</strong> <strong>Hosing a horse with cold water will cause muscle spasms or a heart attack.</strong> <br />
Completely false. Cold water won't hurt the horse one bit, and the cooler the water, the more efficiently it will cool him down.<br />
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False. Never put any kind of cooler on a horse in hot weather. When you're hot, do you crawl under a blanket or take off extra clothes? The same thing goes for your horse. You want his body heat to transfer to the air and blow away, not be trapped close to him. <br />
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Very false! Common sense alone will tell you that the less you have between skin and air, the quicker cooling will occur. <br />
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It's been pretty warm outside lately and our poor Indie is a giant sweat ball after Maddie gets done riding. Maddie walks him out and then we normally hose him down before we put him up. I started wondering the other day if how we are cooling him down is healthy for him. I decided to do some research on how to properly cool down a horse. Here's a few points I felt everyone should know.<br />
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1.) Begin cooling down with a 15 min walk. Loosen the saddle to help with airflow up the back to help prevent cramping.<br />
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2.) Give your horse a minimal amount of cold water. To much water can create cramping in the stomach. <br />
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3.) A curry comb or towel to dry them down is sufficient. You may choose to hose them down, but dry afterwards.<br />
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4.) It is more important to cool your horse down in the winter than it is in the summer. Cool down in the winter can consist of not only the above, but also a large flake of grass hay.<br />
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For more information you can read the complete article by Horse Magazine at the link below.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Just in time for the busy show and recreational riding season, Bling Bands' innovative, stylish accessories personalize helmets and hats for English and Western show and pleasure riders. Swarovski crystal Bling Bands in clear, pink and blue, gold plated curb chains, silver plated rolo chains, and silver conchos add bling from subtle to smashing for every rider! Bling Bands are one size fits all stretchy bands with bling on the front to dress up a helmet or hat.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Made in the US and spotted in the dressage, rail, performance and showmanship rings, Bling Bands are at home on a helmet or a hat - and can make the switch from one to the other in 10 seconds! Match a Bling Band to your tack, your outfit, your style or your mood. They're simply fun for lessons, show, trail.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Are they appropriate for all shows? No: not hunter classes at recognized USEF Hunter/Jumper shows. They are appropriate and seen in dressage, jumpers, eventing, showmanship, 4H shows, rail classes, breed shows, and more - on helmets and hats. One size fits all helmets and hats.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Who wears Bling Bands? Girls, women, and even guys wear them! Silver conchos on a helmet-wearing guy at a 4H show. Clear Swarovski crystals on a helmet wearing woman in a dressage test. Pink Swarovskis on a girl in a Western pleasure class - coordinating with her outfit, tack and horse's color!</span><br />
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We recently moved to a boarding facility which is directly behind a baseball stadium. After every Friday night game they set off fireworks. On the 4th of July they put on a huge fireworks display. While many are getting excited about the show I am very worried about our horse and his response to the fireworks. I did a little research on how to help your horse through the anxiety of a fireworks show. <br />
One of the greatest things you can do for your horse is put them inside during a fireworks show. If the sound doesn't scare them the lighting from it may. Also is recommended you give them a little extra feed to keep them busy. It will help calm their nerves. Also you may choose to put a radio on to muffle the sounds. If your able to be there with your horse, do it! Your horses trusts you and looks for your reaction. If you are clam and speak to them in a calm manner it will help them to not be anxious during the fireworks.<br />
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Check out this article on what to do for your horse during a fireworks show.<br />
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I bought hay for the first time in my life yesterday. I know what your thinking....how is that possible. Well my parents have always had a farm and I've never had to get hay anywhere besides the barn. This last year my parents sold the farm which left me to look for hay on my own.<br />
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I've never had to think about what it takes to find good quality hay. I started looking at the feed store and realized I would need to win the lottery to buy hay from them on a on going bases. I started looking on Craiglist and found about a million ads for "Quality Horse Hay". What did that mean.<br />
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I had reached another point in my lack of knowledge concerning something horse related. So what do I always do, that's right research it. I found an article explaining everything related to picking quality hay for your horses. The article located at horsetalk.co.nz is titles Horse hay: how to identify the good stuff by Neil Clarkson.<br />
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I always understood looking for mold. Mold and horses a huge no no! But I never thought about looking for lots of leaves. It makes perfect sense. Indie hates it when his hay has lots of stems. I also didn't know hay should be baled when the moisture content is around 15 to 17 per cent and if hay sits out in the sun to long it loses it's vitamin A. There is so much more but I'll leave that for you to discover we you read it. Here's a link to the article: <br />
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I feel very confident with the hay I purchased. Indie's not so sure about it. He stuck his nose in the feeder and then looked back at me like, "What is this?" He's so spoiled. I know he'll get use to the change and am so grateful I was able to find a farmer who has enough for the entire year so we didn't have to change hay on him again.<br />
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There have been so many times I have wished God gave me the ability to talk horse. What I wouldn't give to just know what Indie is thinking. Could you imagine what a team we could make with our horses if we understood them. <br />
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I have been riding for over 25+ years and I can honestly say I learn something new every day when it comes to horses. For example just recently I learned that when Indie pins his ears he isn't necessarily mad, he might just be listening to me. Wish I would have known that years ago when I thought my horses was just being naughty.<br />
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After learning about the pinned ears I started doing some more research on Indie's behaviors. I found an awesome website that gives you the inside scoop on horse behaviors <a href="http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/general/fs525.htm">http://www.esc.rutgers.edu/publications/general/fs525.htm</a>. The article written by Carey A. Williams, Ph.D. covers everything from the 10 natural horse trait to body signals your horse can display and what they typically mean. Even if your a professional in the horse world I believe there is something for everyone to learn from this article.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-17265374101033864572013-06-19T08:34:00.003-07:002013-07-01T11:46:18.863-07:00Fly control using Sweetlix<img src="http://www.sweetlix.com/media/images/layout/hppic.jpg" /><br />
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We just moved Indie to another barn and the owners use Sweetlix to keep the flies down. Its a block the horses eat and it really does work. There is not a fly in the barn. I was shocked. Why did I not think of something like this. Flies are awful! My poor 4 year old son makes me cover his face as we enter the barn to keep them away from him.<br />
I honestly didn't know a lot about the product so I did a little research for everyone. Here's a link to everything you need to know about it.<br />
<a href="http://www.sweetlix.com/media/documents/articles/Cattle_FlyControlStrategiesforCattleHorseOwners.pdf">http://www.sweetlix.com/media/documents/articles/Cattle_FlyControlStrategiesforCattleHorseOwners.pdf</a><br />
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What are your thoughts. Do you use Sweetlix? If so how do you feel about it? What is the down side to using it?<br />
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Here's another link to the companies website <br />
<a href="http://www.sweetlix.com/default.aspx">http://www.sweetlix.com/default.aspx</a><br />
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**I do not endorse products nor am I selling anything.**Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-19377278779446707572013-06-14T20:45:00.001-07:002013-06-14T20:45:06.613-07:00First time in the new pastureIt's was so nice to put Indie out in the pasture today. I put the chain on him to lead him out there because I knew he was going to be excited. When I got him into the pasture and let him go he ran over to the other horses and said hi then found the only dirt spot and rolled. It's was so funny.<br />
After he rolled he headed back to the other horses to have a pow wow. It was really cute because there is one pony in the pasture with the four big horses. He just scooted right in the middle over everyone to see what was going on.<br />
I was s nervous we wouldn't catch him tonight because he was in heaven, but he ran right to us. Tomorrow he goes out again after Maddie's lesson. We are so blessed to have him at the new barn!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-56413741369781389842013-06-12T12:25:00.001-07:002013-06-14T20:40:17.709-07:00down time When we aren't showing we're a normal family. We love hanging and enjoying time together. Today we are at Super Bounce having an awesome !<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-6450773270863987002013-06-10T20:09:00.000-07:002013-06-10T21:22:45.095-07:00Find the right boarding facility<a data-ved="0CAUQjRw" href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=AXdfxkGmvyahMM&tbnid=UlUt2tOe_HdRZM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Flocalism.com%2Fblog%2Fpa%2Fposts%2F1065548%2Flancaster-pa-horse-farms&ei=VpW2UaeeM4nGiwLDooHwCA&bvm=bv.47534661,d.cGE&psig=AFQjCNFKajO5BBJCQDldSap1gUBahdWdiA&ust=1371006670429441" id="irc_mil" style="border: 0px currentColor;"><img height="300" id="irc_mi" src="http://localism.com/image_store/uploads/8/6/9/9/0/ar124163573409968.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="400" /></a><br />
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We moved out horse tonight to another boarding facility. It was hard moving him. He was in a wonderful barn where they took exceptional care of their horses, but our Indie needed to get out more often and unfortunately do to the amount of horses in the barn they were unable to turn him out daily.<br />
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When you are looking for a boarding facility what do you look for? Our first priority is safety first for our horse and child. We also look at the condition of the facility. We want to make sure he barn is well kept and the horses there are taken care of. An indoor arena is a must. Living in Oregon the weather is unpredictable and if we had an outdoor arena only we'd only ride about 4 months out of the year. Because I have a young daughter the environment is very important. I want to make sure the other boarders and the owner is respectful and there is limited drama.<br />
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I did a little research on what to look for when researching a boarding facility. I found an article which laid everything out. There were things I never thought of for example the type of riding done in the barn. Maddie shows Pinto and she had a hard time relating to the kids in our old barn because they were all 4-h kids and didn't understand the importance of practicing. <br />
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For anyone looking for a facility here's the link to the article I found:<br />
<a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/finding-horse-boarding-stable-303659.html">http://voices.yahoo.com/finding-horse-boarding-stable-303659.html</a><br />
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It's exciting to make changes and scary all at the same time. I know our move is the best thing for our Indie, but its always hard leaving things behind especially the wonderful people we met and formed relationships with.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-69180381359764500182013-06-03T11:16:00.001-07:002013-06-03T11:25:01.945-07:00How to fill classes up at horse shows?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since the first show I took Maddie to there has been this
passion inside of me to see more youth at the shows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her first breed show she was the only one and
this last show she was one of two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have also noticed that the other classes for old youth are combined a lot
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I fear breed shows are starting to fade away and I really
don’t want to see that happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know
there are shows out there that a very successful and would love to brainstorm
and bounce ideas off of other horse show participants on how we can get these
classes fill up and make breed showing successful again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the things I have thought about are: breed show
clubs hosting a show at the end of the show season that will be just like a
breed show but not require a card (this will help people to see what a breed
show is all about), going to the 4-h clubs and presenting to them what breed
showing is all about, starting a mentoring program for individuals wanting to
breed show but don’t know how to get started, ect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What ideas do you have on how to fill these classes up?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you're someone wanting to show but haven’t
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We show Pinto but there are many different types of breed shows out there. Lets all become one horse show family and help each other to have successful shows! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-85351003854748520562013-06-02T21:49:00.001-07:002013-06-02T21:49:18.764-07:00research a post<p>Collecting some information and would love reader feedback . I've been talking to several other show people and we are brainstorming on how to fill up classes at shows. If you have any suggestions for the struggling clubs we'd love to hear them. </p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-31297885945297271072013-05-29T06:45:00.001-07:002013-05-29T06:45:51.766-07:00Hair styles <p>I've been working on a post on hair styles at horse shows. <br>
Whats everyones thoughts on how you should finish your look with a great hair do at shows.<br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-71327198230017834052013-05-25T10:58:00.001-07:002013-05-25T10:58:04.380-07:00lesson Saturday <p>Every Saturday morning Maddie takes a lesson. Its amazing how much she can learn in one hour. Shows what awesome trainers she has.</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-9589445344900229032013-05-23T19:49:00.001-07:002013-05-23T19:49:30.184-07:00HelmetsWhen I was 19 year old a good family friend was killed on a horse. She was at a cutting and her horse started getting naughty in he arena. He bucked her off and her foot became stuck in the stirrup. Everyone ran to help and and catch the out of control horse. He was running around the arena spooked by the riding attacked to his side. Someone opened a gate to run in to help her and didn't think to close it. Her horse ran out the gate continuing to drag her by her foot. He ran through the gravel parking lot at a frantic speed. He eventually bucked enough to get her foot free. When people were finally able to get to her she was already gone. The impact on her head caused her to die on impact. <br />
I had always been a fearless rider up until this point. It really made me realize how unpredictable horses can really be. This event made a large impact on my life. I miss her dearly even though its been almost 20 years. <br />
When Maddie started riding there was no question as to whether she would ride with a helmet or not. If I started her young it would just become part of her tacking up routine and it is. Its always brush her horse, put pads on, put saddle on, helmet on and then bridle. <br />
In 4-H it is a requirement for all riders to have a helmet on, but in breed shows it is optional. I think we will begin to see this change for the younger riders in the next few years. Even in English they only wear a cover and not a full helmet. <br />
I started doing some research in helmets and the benefits of wearing one. Here's a few points a found in addition to some references for you to read yourself.<br />
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"Equestrian Helmet Facts</h2>
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<li>Between <span class="highlight">12 to 15 million persons</span> in the United
States ride a horse or pony every year.
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<li>Approximately 20 percent of horse-related injuries <span class="highlight">occur on the ground</span> and not riding.
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<li>Most riding injuries occur during <span class="highlight">pleasure
riding</span>.
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<li>The most common reason among riders for admission to hospital and death are
<span class="highlight">head injuries</span>.
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<li>A fall from two feet <span class="highlight">can cause permanent brain
damage</span>. A horse elevates a rider eight feet or more above ground.
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<li>A human skull can be shattered by an <span class="highlight">impact of 4-6
mph</span>. Horses can gallop at 40 mph.
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<li>According to the National Electronic Surveillance System figures the <span class="highlight">most likely ages for injury is at 5-14</span>,
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<li>and 25-44 years with each decade having about 20 percent of the injuries.
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<li>A rider who has one head injury has<span class="highlight"> a 40 percent
chance of suffering a second head injury</span>. Children, teens and young
adults are most vulnerable to sudden death from second impact syndrome: severe
brain swelling as a result of suffering a second head injury before recovery
from the first head injury.
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<li>Death is not the only serious outcome of unprotected head injuries. Those
who survive with brain injury may suffer <span class="highlight">epilepsy,
intellectual and memory impairment, and personality changes</span>.
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<li>Hospital costs for an acute head injury can be in the range of <span class="highlight">$25,000 per day</span>. Lifetime extended care costs may easily
exceed $3 million. There is no funding for rehabilitation outside the medical
setting.
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<li>Helmets work. <span class="highlight">Most deaths from head injury can be
prevented</span> by wearing ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials), SEI
(Safety Equipment Institute) approved helmets that fit correctly and have the
harness firmly applied. Other types of helmets, including bike helmets, are
inadequate.
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<li>Racing organizations require helmets and as a result <span class="highlight">jockeys now suffer fewer head injuries than pleasure
riders</span>. The US Pony Club lowered their head injury rate 29 percent with
mandatory helmet use. Britain's hospital admission rate for equestrians fell 46
percent after helmet design improved and they came into routine use.
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<li>The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Medical Association through
the Committee on Sports Medicine, Canadian Medical Association, and the American
Medical Equestrian Association/Safe Riders Foundation recommend that <span class="highlight">approved, fitted and secured helmets be worn on all rides by all
horseback riders</span>. "</li>
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<i>Source: Equestrian Medical Safety
Association</i> <br />
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Here's a great article about the arguments around not wearing a safety helmet. <a href="http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/horse-helmet-argument.aspx">http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/horse-helmet-argument.aspx</a><br />
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Here's an articlr about concussions.<br />
<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20080705030524/http://www.emsaonline.net/pdf/ConcussionMgmtCard.pdf">http://web.archive.org/web/20080705030524/http://www.emsaonline.net/pdf/ConcussionMgmtCard.pdf</a><br />
<img alt="E7bcfa0600b24c54c529010d277b841cbead92f1_500x560" class="image" src="http://www.troxelhelmets.com/uploads/thumbnails/uploads/assets/e7bcfa0600b24c54c529010d277b841cbead92f1_500x560.jpg" /><br />
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When I sent an email to Troxel about my upcoming post they generously sent a Victory helmet for Maddie. She loves it. Other english helmets she has worn were either to big or not very comfortable. The Victory is adjustable so she has a perfect fit no matter what style her hair is in or if she grows. The Vicotry helmet to very pretty and made of fine quality materials. Because of it being so light fit she will be able to wear it for her riding events as well as english showmanship. <br />
This is the third Troxel helmet we have owned and have always been pleased with the feel of them. Troxel makes helmets to fit a young child to an adult. Check out their website at: <a href="http://www.troxelhelmets.com/">http://www.troxelhelmets.com/</a><br />
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**A special thank you to Troxel!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007642701718810287noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933201890306820270.post-58344556162467501252013-05-07T21:37:00.002-07:002013-05-07T21:37:26.863-07:00Spurs...how, when, why
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">When my daughter started riding Indie she had a really
hard time communicating with him as to what she was asking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was primarily trained using your
legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll she being only ten struggled
to get enough pressure into him to tell him what she wanted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides the fact that before her his primary
rider was an adult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Maddie asked
him with her legs her leg position is in a completely different location than an
adult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We found the best way to remedy
this was for her to use spurs on him with a very long shank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was taught from the moment she put them
on how to respect the spurs and how to properly use them on her horse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took her a while to get the hang of them
and know the correct pressure to use, but once she figured it out she and Indie
really started to become a team.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Spurs are a very controversial topic in riding and
training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I myself was very anti spur
until I learned the proper way to use them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was very afraid I would harm my horse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I quickly learned with proper training spurs can be very helpful when
working with your horse. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the proper time is to use them and what type of spurs to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">First when to use spurs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Martin Black a former write for, America’s Horse, wrote about using
spurs he said “You can relate it to a child disregarding your warning of
something being “hot” in order to touch it for themselves until they feel the
burning sensation. A squeeze with our leg or legs is the warning “Hot!” and the
contact with the spur is the burning sensation.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Secondly what is the best option for spurs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many things to consider such as
what you are using them for, what type of riding you are doing, your experience
with spurs and will you have guidance on how to use them properly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">There were to websites I located which had wonderful
information on these two topics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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yourself properly on using them as well as find the right fit for you and your
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