Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed a bill that mandates the use of protective helmets by young equestrians when riding on public property or roads. The law applies to children age 16 and younger who are: Riding on a public roadway or right-of-way; Riding on a public equestrian trail, public equestrian trail, public park, public…
September 15, 2009 — Patrick Swayze, a passionate and valued member of the Arabian horse community, died from pancreatic cancer complications at the age of 57. Swayze was known to most as a dancer and actor in films such as “Dirty Dancing,” “Roadhouse” and “Ghost.” To the Arabian horse community he was an accomplished and…
Lots of you tell me you’re confused about the correct length and height of your horse’s neck so I thought I’d address that in this article. 1. Neck too high: The height of the neck is determined by the degree of engagement of the hindquarters. So, the height of the neck changes as you go…
