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On Horses: The Mane Course

A regular roundup of helpful how-to information, thought-provoking pieces, fun features and poetic musings on horses, ponies and all things equine. Mosey on through these equestrian-friendly links before saddling up!

 

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Top Gift Cards for Horse Lovers

Christmas is coming!

Where do you most like to shop for equestrian apparel, tack, training equipment and other horse supplies? Here is a guide to some of our favorite online shopping spots for all things horsey. Why not forward the link to Santa this year?

Top 5 Online Christmas Gift Cards for Horse Lovers

 

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Recent Items from the National Equestrian Examiner

  • Steel Pier Associates’ plan to bring back the historic diving horses of Atlantic City by summer 2012 is meeting a herd of opposition from animal welfare groups.An online petition and a Facebook groups like “Stop the Return...
    Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:07:01 +0000
  • Horses, humans and other mammals may face increased risks of Lyme Disease infection in certain regions of the United States, according to medical findings published this month.A multi-disciplinary and multi-university team of scientific...
    Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:47:44 +0000
  • Whoa! Lyme Disease is a perennial problem for equestrians, farm staffers, outdoor sports participants and others that spend plenty of time enjoying nature. Annually, tens of thousands of Americans develop Lyme Disease symptoms after bites by...
    Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:21:44 +0000
  • A spunky 2004 dark chestnut mare, owned by Utah’s Crockett Dumas, has earned the top title of 2011’s Distance Horse of the Year, The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced February 6th.OT Sara Moniet RSI (Rave...
    Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:35:52 +0000
  • “The Turin Horse,” a black-and-white art film about rugged life and animal cruelty, opens in New York City this weekend. A subsequent US nationwide release is planned.The 146-minute film, Bela Tarr’s final...
    Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:13 +0000

by Linda Ann Nickerson

CHRISTMAS TRAIL RIDE When Mary went to Bethlehem, She rode atop an ass, but then, The trail was arduous and coarse; Perhaps she traveled on a horse. Twas many miles from Nazareth, A donkey...More>
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by Linda Ann Nickerson

SAFETY AND SANITY A sign hangs outside the stables where our horses live. It reads: "Stable Customers Only." Fairly often, as we observe interpersonal interactions at the stables, we beg to differ ...More>
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by Linda Ann Nickerson

Strap a helmet on, and let's ride! Riding with your hair blowing in the breeze may sound like a dream, but a single fall can be a nightmare. Atop a horse, you may be up to 8 feet (3 m.) off the gro...More>
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Glossary of Equestrian Terms

by Linda Ann Nickerson

If you love a horse-lover, you may already have the ideal gift in mind. If not, here's a BIT of advice: Skip the BRIDAL shop, and head for the BRIDLE shop. (Ow! Sorry!) Equestrian-friendly gi...More>
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by Linda Ann Nickerson

KEEP ON SHOOTING! "Film is cheap! Time is not!" That's best advice I received, as a budding corporate journalist. Gathering bigwigs in the boardroom for a photo-shoot can be challenging, so it's...More>
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Equestrian?

The Mane Course - Horsey How-To's

by Linda Ann Nickerson

Equine Leases: Writing Before Riding Horse owners and horseback riders understand many of the costs and concerns that may be involved in keeping and caring for horses. Fairly often, horses may be avai...More>
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Amanda Dcosta
Sep 26, 09 at 07:04 PM
Cool.. so cool.
Ken Bradford
Sep 25, 09 at 11:24 AM
Linda, this is a well designed, informative zone. It's just a good place to go if you like horses, but just don't know that much about them. I've placed a link on Wild Western Classics Zone.
Tina Hartley
Sep 24, 09 at 01:20 PM
What a great resource Linda. I added this to related zones on both my horse zones!

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Leap into Savings: Build Your Own Horse Jumps

  • Constructing home-made horse jumps is fun and easy to do, and it is significantly less expensive than purchasing ready-made hurdles.

Recent Horse Items from Linda Ann Nickerson

  • After a recent tumble from a horse, my weekly fitness routine was tossed and nearly lost. With a broken shoulder and several fractured ribs, I was unable to ride. How have I managed a weekly fitness routine while recovering from a sports injury?

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Sep 15, 2011

    Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:38:26 EDT

  • Summer months bring horse show season and trail riding. However, competitive and recreational riding events means horses may be transported to other locations. Here are 14 safety steps for equestrians hauling horses off-site.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Jul 08, 2011

    Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:12:54 EDT

  • Veterinarians and horse owners in the U.S. and Canada grew extra concerned about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) after several horses had the potentially fatal disease after a national horse show. What can you do to keep your horse from contracting EHV-1?

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: May 19, 2011

    Thu, 19 May 2011 18:14:55 EDT

  • Warmer weather brings horse show season. What must equestrians take along to competitions? What equipment and supplies will horseback riders need for their horses and themselves? Here's a checklist of 85 items to pack before leaving for a horse show.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Mar 21, 2011

    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:17:29 EDT

  • Can horseback riders be both safe and stylish at the same time? Many equestrian disciplines now require safety helmets for riders. Latina Raville, horse lover and founder of Hide a Helmet, discussed her custom equestrian helmet cover enterprise.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Mar 14, 2011

    Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:21:33 EDT

  • Visitors are galloping to Chicago's Field Museum to view more than dinosaurs and digs or mammoths and mummies. "The Horse" opened recently at the Field Museum. What is included in "The Horse" exhibit? Is "The Horse" worth the trip?

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Mar 02, 2011

    Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:07:11 EDT

  • D'arcy Wretsky seems to have gone from Smashing Pumpkins to raising ruckus as a recluse. The former rock bassist was arrested in Michigan for drunk driving. Then the past rocker was jailed on an outstanding warrant for letting her horses run through town.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Feb 15, 2011

    Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:53:44 EDT

  • Horses gallop into our hearts and stay forever. However, as every long-time horse owner knows, humans often outlive their horses. What are the options for dealing with the remains of a horse that has died? In most areas, three or four possibilities exist.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Feb 10, 2011

    Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:40:14 EDT

  • Gordon Ramsay grew extra puffy lately, fueling rumors the chef might have hair plugs or botox. Gordon Ramsay says nay, blaming a horse allergy. But Gordon Ramsay has cooked and eaten horse meat and baked with horse milk. Is he really allergic to horses?

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Jan 25, 2011

    Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:49:40 EDT

  • Mischief found himself in trouble this past weekend, horsing around. The 14-hand horse was trapped in a backyard swimming pool in the U.K. Apparently, Mischief the horse cannot walk on water. A dozen rescue workers hauled the horse from the pool.

    Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
    Published: Jan 24, 2011

    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:44:45 EDT
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