https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emxI-nRGWBE
I think this video is cute. It shows the playful side of a horse. Yes I have many times showed and explained how dangerous a horse can be, but they are also very playful and loving. When I originally was looking up videos to share I was looking up videos for jumping, but I seen this and I couldn't help but share it with you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkK29D6NHQQ
Here is my jumping video though this takes so much talent, balance, and strength to be able to do. The credit for this does not just go to the rider ,but also to the horse. This horse is beautiful and amazing and one day I would love to be able to train a horse like this.
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Today I wanted to talk about my experience with handling a foal. At my barn there is a foal named AK, and he is very strong and spirited. there are a few people at the barn who have realized just how strong this foal can be. He has drug someone threw the pasture before and got loose, lucky for us we were in the pasture before he decided to take off , and we had to chase him down which if you have been around a foal is almost impossible in a wide open area, however I was holding his mother still and he walked over to see her and I managed to grab him again.
Another time we had a costume party and he drug my friend down the hall, she managed to stay on her feet though, and with help of our teacher we calmed him down enough to get him outside where he continued to try to buck and get away. He almost knocked her over once because he jumped sideways and almost landed on her.
My point in this is foals can be very dangerous and difficult to work with. A baby however loves to be with its mother the same way a foal would want to be with theirs, so the foal wont go to far even if it does get away from you .
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These are funny horse pics i forgot to put up yesterday hope you enjoy..

 

Today I was looking at articles and when I was reading one I came across a quote that i want to share.

"Many accidents can be prevented by taking the time to evaluate your horse’s environment and removing potential hazards.  Mentally rehearse your emergency action plan.  In an emergency, time is critical.  Don’t be concerned with overreacting or annoying your veterinarian."

            This quote was something I wanted to share because I agree. Do not be one of those horse owners who freaks out over every little thing, just because your vet. says you can call after hours, does not mean you should call all the time about things you could figure out on your own that are not serious problems. If it is a serious problem  or you know there is definitely an emergency that you cannot fix on your own you should call your vet. I also agree that many accidents can be prevented however there are also some that cannot, but be sure to try to make the environment as safe as possible for your horse and yourself. If your horse is happy then you will be happy

                       ** I really like how healthy this horse looks so I thought I would share . ps.this is a Friesian.

                     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w6AIQSZqMII wanted to show this video to you to show you how dangerous horses really can be. Ridding might be a lot of fun but if you watched the video, you can see that it can also be very dangerous. Horses are very gentle animals most of the time because they are mostly looked at as runners, if something is wrong they flee. That doesn't mean they wont strike out if they are scared and cannot run. Some horses are known to buck. If you have a horse like that you should try lunging them before you get on and let them run and buck it out before you get on their back. If a horse refuses a jump or you fall of always get back up and try it again. always end on a good note. Thanks for reading hope you like the video.

Today I want to talk about different horse breeds.
-Palomino horses are roughly the same color as a newly minted gold coin, they have very light colored manes and tails. There is a preferred height which is between 14-2 to 16 hands (1 hand = 4 inches). The preferred weight is from 1000-1200lbs. These horses are generally used for parade, pleasure, fine harness, stock, and saddle horses.

-Thoroughbred horses are known as the breed for speed. A normal Thoroughbred will stand anywhere from 15-17 hands and weigh about 900-1025 lbs. They are generally race horses, but they have also been used in many English ridding classes such as dressage, jumping, or even polo ponies.

-Paint horses are stock horses, but are best known for there beautiful spotted colors patterns. There are two main types of paint patterns overo, and tobiano. Occasionally you end up with a tovero, which means that the horse shows signs of both. Paint horses are closely related to the Quarter Horse. These horses however can be used in many different things from western to English ridding these horses can be slow and calm, or the worlds best English dressage horse or even the great jumper.

Today I want to tell you a little about me. I go to Diamond Oaks for Equine Science and Management. Every day I get to work with and take care of horses. I am currently training a pony named Nevada, and I have already trained her sister Sierra. I'm in 11th grade and Ive been ridding/working with horses since 8th grade. Ive also been volunteering at a therapeutic ridding center for disabled/special needs children for about two months now which I love doing. My favorite thing to do other than ridding horses is play soccer and hang out with my friends. The purpose of me making this blog though is to inform you of horses. I will be letting you know about what happens in the barn and giving information on horses from anatomy to ridding tips depending on the day so I hope you find this helpful. Thank you for reading!
PS. the pictures below are a few pics of horses I have been working with, or worked with over past few years. The first is muddy, the second is Zag, and the third picture is a picture of the mare and baby that was born at my school that we helped with and are training.

My name is Kari and I am in equine science and management. I am in equine because I love horses and being in a barn environment. They are beautiful animals and I want to make this blog to help inform people of what happens in a barn and about horses in general.

Today I want to talk about safety of being around horses. Horses are dangerous animals and they can/will hurt you, so it is always good to know what to do.

·         Always approach a horse at the shoulder, it is most common, and safer to approach from their left shoulder because they are used to being worked with on the left side.

·         Always watch your feet around horses because they have four legs and are not always aware of where your feet are. If they step on you do not yank your foot out from under them push their shoulder or side until they step off, then more your foot out from under them.

·         Never stand directly behind a horse because that is their blind spot and if something spooks them they will kick.

·         Never stand directly in front of a horse because that is also a blind spot and they can strike out with their front hooves which are strong enough to cause serious injuries.

Well this is just some basic information for today I will have more tomorrow. Will answer Questions or consider comments!!!