"The fleet sailed to its war base in the North Sea, headed not so much for some rendezvous with glory as for rendezvous with discretion."Barbara Tuchman
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Amazing Inisghts Of A Horse Training Expert From The 1800's !
Could a horse trainer, born about 154 years ago, teach us anything new today? Would the methods be old hat or would they be useful? The answer is a resounding Yes!, they are enormously useful. The horse training expert referred to is named Jesse Beery. ...
How To Prevent Your Horse Going Lame From The Most Common Cause Of Lameness
There are lots of ways a horse can go lame. Perhaps the most common cause of lameness is a result of Navicular Syndrome. The fortunate thing is that it can be treated where the horse gets complete, successful recovery if diagnosed and treated in it’s ...
The Top 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make
Mistake #7 - Assuming You Can Get On Any Horse And Simply Ride Not all horses are the same. Some you can get on and easily ride. Some are so green that you could be easily injured if you have little or no riding experience. The ones easy to ride are ...
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Horse Lover Gifts are simple to find as horse lovers are easier to please than you might think! For a solid, time-honored choice, try a T-Shirt or Sweater with an imprinted or emroidered horse design. Anyone who has horses can tell you that it just isn't the cleanest hobby. T-shirt and sweaters get soiled quickly and wear out frequently -- more are always welcome! Among other sites, www.cafepress.com has a wide selection of shirt styles with equine art imprints.
Another much-appreciated Horse Lover Gift is Gloves. Depending upon the recipient's location, either summer, winter, or all-weather gloves may be appropriate. If the horse lover is a rider, make sure the gloves specifically state "riding gloves." Riding Gloves are specially made to be durable and yet flexible enough for handling reins. Also, don't scrimp on this purchase. Your horse friend knows how quickly gloves where out in this sport -- buy the best quality you can afford. If cold weather is involved, consider giving Silk Glove or Sock Liners too.
When Horse Lovers aren't with their critters, they still like to show off their affection for Equus! Try a special piece of Jewelry such as a pendant, bracelet or earrings. If you aren't sure what breed of horse your friend has, or what riding style he/she participates in, try purchasing a
"general" horse theme design -- one without a saddle, bridle or rider on it.
Always appreciated by the Horse Lover is a Gift of Horse Art. Try a Limited Edition Horse Art Print as a very special gift. As Limited Edition Prints are signed and numbered by the artist, they have inherent value, but tend to cost much less than original works of art. A wide variety of horse prints are available -- just type "Horse Art Print" into your favorite search engine. Try adding a specific breed of horse or riding discipline keyword (such as "Friesian," "Arabian," or "Dressage") to refine your results.
And when Horse Lovers aren't riding or in the barn cleaning, they are often times at the computer emailing their other horse lover friends! Thanks to new printing methods, you can now purchase a wide variety of computer Mouse Pads with Equine Themes. These make great low-cost gifts that can be used and appreciated daily.
About the author:
Artist and Horse Lover Kelli Swan specializes in Pencil Drawings and Graphic Design Services. Her artwork is available through http://www.pencilplace.com. Her Horse Lover Gifts and Dog Lover Gifts are at: http://www.cafepress.com/kelliswan. Kelli's Graphic Design Services are listed at http://www.cygnetgraphics.com and her Gift Ideas are at http://animallovergiftplace.com.
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New York Seizes Control of Horse-Racing BoardNew York TimesAndrew M. Cuomo of New York took control of horse racing in the state on Tuesday, announcing that he was creating a new board to replace the New York Racing Association in hopes of reforming a scandal-plagued industry that generates hundreds of ...and more » |
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