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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Lewis Edward Nolan – “The Training of Cavalry Remount Horses, A New System”
One of the greatest treatises on horsemanship can be found in the form of Lewis Edward Nolan’s book “The Training of Cavalry Remount Horses, A New System” (Parker, Furnivall & Parker, London, 1852). What makes this book an important addition … Continue reading
How Well Does A Western Saddle Fit?
Here’s an interesting thread that appeared on the Horsetopia Forum: Does Your Western Saddle Fit? The document they link to in this thread can be found here: Western Saddle Fit Study – Saddle Fit Study in the Western Saddle Market, … Continue reading
Posted in Bits and Pieces, Horse Care, Riding
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Fearless Victory, Mustangs, PTSD, Veterans
Fearless Victory pairs traumatized mustangs and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder Mindfulness with mustangs at Medicine Horse By Stephanie Gates A very good program for PTSD vets!
Posted in Bits and Pieces, Wild Mustangs
Tagged Fearless Victory, Mustangs, PTSD, Veterans
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World Open Cavalry Championships – Poznan, Poland. April 18-22, 2012
The International Cavalry Competition being held April 18-22, 2012 on Poznan, Poland. So far, the competition will include (as per a prelininary email I recieved the other day): Standard Dressage Test, as per current Polish “Lancer Days” Comp … Continue reading
Takeichi Nishi – One of the greatest riders of the 20th Century
Takeichi Nishi was possibly the greatest rider of the 20th Century. His technique was the perfect forward seat (“Italian Seat” as Caprilli taught). More riders today should emulate his jumping style and technique. Takeichi Nishi You don’t often see riding … Continue reading
Posted in Cavalry, Equestrian History
Tagged Equestrian, Show Jumping, Takeichi Nishi
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Obama Signs Bill to Legalize Horse Slaughter
Call President Obama on Promise to Stop Horse Slaughter! http://rtfitch.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/call-president-obama-on-promise-to-stop-horse-slaughter/#comment-48785
Communicating With Horses: Horses, Humans and Body Language
There’s an old saying that goes, “be casual with your horse and your horse will be casual with you.” This is one of the basic essentials of using body language as a tool for communicating with horses. The converse of … Continue reading