Doringcourt Stables

Chris — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:23:19 +0000

Horses need to graze 18 out of 24 hours each day. A quality grain can provide minerals, but hay is essential to keep their digestive tract moving and lessen the chance for colic.

Chris — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:59:20 +0000

A bad ride is much better than a good walk.

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Chris — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:33:44 +0000

On April 7, 1933, the Clydesdale horse became the Anheuser-Busch brewery symbol.

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Chris — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:40:44 +0000

Male horses generally have 40 teeth, while females have 36.

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Chris — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:19:22 +0000

Nearly 90% of all thoroughbred race horses are descended from a seventeenth-century English stallion named Eclipse

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Chris — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:24:33 +0000

Never, never, never allow the horse’s lead rope to be tied around your arm or waist, in case the horse spooks and runs- funerals have been held for people who have done this.

Helmets

Chris — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:08:27 +0000

If you’re concerned about comfort, Pegasus Helmets is the answer. Ultra lightweight and a superior climate control system make Pegasus Helmets the only choice for you and your junior rider! The Pegasus Euro is the official helmet of ACTHA. Try one on…you will love it. Call Pegasus 203.557.3285 for more information or visit www.pegasushelmets.com.

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Chris — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:47:46 +0000

Centuries ago, classic schools of equitation were started in European countries by royal decree. The Royal Riding School in Spain and the Spanish Riding School in Vienna are two such equitation schools that focused on riding as a highly specialized … Continue reading →

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Chris — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:34:07 +0000

Most of the time, a horse’s ear points where the horse is looking.

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Chris — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:27:15 +0000

Unlike ruminants, horses do not need to rest after grazing. This is because they have an organ in the gut called a cecum, which breaks down indigestible cellulose in grass. Cows need to re-chew what they graze. Horses share this … Continue reading →