The horse is deeply connected to the land—it moves with it, responds to it, and reflects its energy. Through the horse, the audience begins to feel that the land is not passive, but active and
alive.
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As with most things, there are many opinions on bathing horses. Ultimately, I think, it depends on your horse’s lifestyle. What kind of work do they do? Do they sweat a lot? Do you use a lot of coat sprays (fly spray, conditioning sprays and oils, etc.) that can build up on the hair and…
Bits and pieces of traditional Vaquero horsemanship are still prevalent throughout modern equestrian practices today. One Alberta man, however, has dedicated his life to keeping the totality of the time-honoured Vaquero traditions thriving and alive.
The topline is a series of muscles that work together to help your horse lift through the back, which in turn helps them carry with balance and allows the development of impulsion from behind. A strong topline allows a horse to engage its core more effectively, absorb the rider’s weight, and move efficiently through all…
Lexington, Kentucky, hosted the 22nd annual Road to the Horse Colt Starting Competition March 27-30. An opportunity to showcase the top colt starters of not just North America but savvy horsemen worldwide.
This year’s Calgary Stampede was truly one for the books — more people took in the events of this exhibition than ever before. Officials say a new attendance record for the 10 days of festivities was set, with 1,477,953 people walking through the gates of Stampede Park. This number isn’t surprising, as the Calgary Stampede…
