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Benney, Bryn, and Rainbow
Arrival and Settling In There is always a moment of slight trepidation when you drop the ramp at the back of the lorry to see how your horse travelled. Are they a frothing wild-eyed beast about to burst through the partitions? Are they still standing? Are they still in one piece?
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
The British Flat Season Really Kicks Off at Newmarket This Weekend
Barely four weeks since the spectacle of the Grand National at Aintree on 6th April, which marks the culmination of the jumping season, the flat season takes off with undue haste this coming weekend with the blue-ribbon double bill at Newmarket; Guineas weekend.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Rainbow
Rainbow is a true veteran. We have had her in our family of ponies and horses for at least 29 of her 31 years. By age alone, she really does qualify as a veteran. She has hunted, shown at a high level, competed at dressage, hacked out, and survived a near fatal attack of the dreaded laminitis. Full marks to her for her stoicism while in great pain and having an enduring will to survive.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Benney's Diary April 13th and 14th, 2019
For those of you who do not know Benney he is the youngest of our three horses. He is a seven year old New Forest gelding with an enthusiastic love of life and boundless energy. He is a pocket rocket. A mini racehorse. He is intelligent and needs to be kept busy. He is not a ride for a passengers and draws down on all my riding experience from Welsh Section D’s to racehorses.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Horse Riding Tips That Will Help You Up Your Game
Horseback riding can be really challenging and it takes several years to master this sport. As a matter of fact, there is always something new that you can learn. If you have been horse riding for a while and wish to get better at it then try the following tips.
By Natalie Ige8 years ago in Petlife
Walking with Rainbow - Feb. 24, 2019
First, let me introduce you to "Rainbow." Rainbow is our 31-year-old—yes 31—coloured pony who has been a part of our family for roughly 29 years. In that time, she has hunted, shown under saddle and in hand, taken part in dressage competitions and of course has hacked out. She has been an absolute monster to ride sometimes. She has taken a hold with me on board a couple of times, put her head almost between her front legs from which there is very little return for the rider and gone off like a two-year old doing a five-furlong sprint. She is a true survivor having been very close to being put to sleep as a result of the dreaded laminitis.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
Setting Expectations
Just the other day, I tacked up my three-year-old thoroughbred mare in her dressage saddle and bridle, lunged out her bucks and leaps, carried the mounting block to her side, and got smacked in the face by cold, hard reality. Anyone with a young horse KNOWS that everything was going far too smoothly in the beginning of that narration.
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
First Time Horseback Riding?
We love farms because of the animals, such as pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and kittens, but one of the main reasons is horses. However, if you are planning on going horseback riding, the best places to look are ranches. Ranches tend to be more specified for horseback riding. So, if you are planning on going horseback riding, here are tips for first-timers.
By Adrianna M. Braun8 years ago in Petlife
An Equestrian's Guide to Boot Socks
A very merry Christmas morning last year involved two pairs of new socks: a pair of Foothuggies Riding Boot Socks with the red eventer graphic on the side and a pair of Nobel Outfitters Ultimate Boot Socks in black and white. As all equestrians know, socks are one of the greatest presents anyone can give and we go through them like CRAZY! Being someone who had predominately ridden in cheap socks bought at places like Wal-Mart or Target up to this point, I was more than thrilled to find actual riding socks under the tree!
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
