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Dr Gerd Heuschmann, author of ‘Tug of War’ & DVD ‘If Horses Could Speak’ Lecture & Clinic

ByAssociate Editor

Dr Gerd Heuschmann, (www.gerdheuschmann.com) a veterinarian and well known dressage rider/trainer, author of the book “Tug of War” and the DVD “If Horses Could Speak” is coming to St Augustine for a book signing, lecture and two day riding clinic, October 29 through November 1st, 2009. No charge for being a guest at the book signing,…

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Chester Weber’s Famous Equines Raise Money for Charity by Painting “Moneighs”

ByAssociate Editor

Ocala, FL (October 26, 2009) – Jamaica, the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year and member of Chester Weber’s seven-time National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving team, has taken his role as an equine ambassador seriously throughout the past year. Jamaica recently received his most colorful request ever, when the ReRun Thoroughbred charity asked Jamaica and his…

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Isabel Werth’s Gigolo FRH has died at 26

ByAssociate Editor

Olympic gold medal winner Gigolo FRH, horse of renowned equestrian Isabella Werth, has died at the age of Twenty-Six. On September 23rd, Isabella Weth’s top level dressage horse was put down after declining health resulting from an injury. Winner of four Olympic gold medals, two Olympic silver medals, four World Championships, eight European Championships and…

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Chester Weber’s Horse of the Year, Jamaica, Featured in New Equine Book

ByAssociate Editor

Photo: Jamaica, the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year, is featured in a new horse book called For The Love Of The Horse, Volume III by Ann Jamieson. The story describes Jamaica’s adventure from being rescued from a slaughterhouse to being part of Chester Weber’s world class Four-In-Hand Combined Driving team. (Photo courtesy of JRPR,…

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Florida Governor Signs Youth Equestrian Helmet Law

ByAssociate Editor

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…

Arabian Horse Lover Patrick Swayze Dies at 57

ByAssociate Editor

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…

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AHorse Blog – 3 Tips for the Correct Length and Height of Your Horse’s Neck, by Jane Savoie

ByAssociate Editor

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…