Everyone needs to learn to ride a buck
Published 04-03-2012 1:01 PM | Fernanda Camargo
A group of us met a few weeks ago to go over the accidents that riders have reported to Saddle Up Safely. As we read time after time reports of people that had been bucked off their horse, we realized that no every rider knows how to ride a buck. Although...
No more hunt caps for Charles Owen!
Published 02-19-2012 6:41 PM | Fernanda Camargo
Charles Owen, the helmet manufacturer, stopped manufacturing hunt caps in January 2012 and has announced that they will no longer sell unapproved helmets in North America by 2013. Roy Burek, Charles Owen's grandson and managing director of Charles...
OTTB daily routine
Published 02-16-2012 1:10 PM | Fernanda Camargo
As you know, I adopted an Off the Track Thoroughbred in November 2011. He came with some quirks and we're trying to work those things out.... Most recently, however, I started fostering some OTTB's before they go "school" to be rehabilitated...
Day 2 with my Thoroughbred
Published 02-09-2012 9:59 AM | Fernanda Camargo
After my first attempt at starting to fit Tony after his winter break, I came back home and ordered a cotton lunge line. My old lunge line is nylon, and since I had misplaced my gloves (which have since been found), my hands were not appreciative of me...
OTTB (Off the Track Thoroughbred)
Published 02-06-2012 6:56 PM | Fernanda Camargo
In November 2011, I became the proud owner of an Off the Track Thoroughbred (OTTB). This name indicates a Thoroughbred horse that was not successful as a racehorse, for one reason or another, and is, therefore, fresh off the track into a loving home....
Barn aisle flooring (part 2)
Published 01-26-2012 11:09 AM | Fernanda Camargo
In continuing the subject of barn aisle flooring, here are some other options: 5/ Concrete: this is a very hard and durable material. If properly installed, it will be virtually maintenance free. Can be slippery if too smooth, especially with shod horses...
What is your barn aisle floor made of? (part 1)
Published 01-26-2012 9:57 AM | Fernanda Camargo
We all love to spend time at the barn with our horses! That horse smell is unbeatable! Each barn is constructed differently, although not all of them are safe for the horses or people! But aside from that, let's talk about the barn aisle flooring...
Another Canadian Horse Dies
Published 12-14-2011 3:07 PM | Fernanda Camargo
It is with sadness that I blog today about another Canadian horse that died. You may have read my blog post about Hickstead, who died about a month ago after collapsing in ring. This time it was the Eventing horse Smart Move, who belonged to Lisa Marie...
New Horses
Published 12-09-2011 8:01 AM | Fernanda Camargo
It is exciting to get a new horse, everyone agrees! But it is important that you remind yourself that your new horse does not know you like your old horse does. Your mannerisms and routine have become what is "normal" for your old horse, especially...
Going through winter with a healthy horse
Published 11-17-2011 11:07 AM | Fernanda Camargo
Winter is approaching, and as a good horse owner, you should prepare your horse and yourself to have an uneventful season. You can start by making sure your horse is in good body condition going into winter. That is accomplished by good nutrition and...
What a tragedy!
Published 11-07-2011 1:04 PM | Fernanda Camargo
Yesterday the world lost its best show jumping horse, Hickstead, ridden by Canadian Eric Lamaze. He collapsed and died in the ring after finishing the 13 jump course. My first impression, after watching the video, is that his death was due to a ruptured...
Meeting with Kentucky First Lady Mrs. Jane Beshear
Published 08-23-2011 4:12 PM | Fernanda Camargo
On August 18, Bill Gombesky, Holly Wiemers, Bob Coleman and I headed to Frankfort to meet with someone who has been very supportive of our program from the beginning, Kentucky First Lady Mrs. Jane Beshear. Mrs. Beshear has been a life long equestrian...
A Quick Safety Check is Worth it!!
Published 08-19-2011 12:31 PM | Fernanda Camargo
This post was written by Connie Jehlik, Instruction Services Director of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. For more information about USPC, visit www.ponyclub.org The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense...
Just get on and go: I DON'T THINK SO!!!
Published 08-09-2011 4:04 PM | Fernanda Camargo
This blog post was written by Polly Haselton Barger, CHA Program Director and CHA Master Instructor and Clinician! To learn more about CHA, go to www.cha-ahse.org Horseback riding can be made much safer by many things, and a pre-ride safety check is one...
Why do riding lessons cost so much? (Part 2)
Published 08-02-2011 2:27 PM | Fernanda Camargo
This blog was written by Essie Rogers of the Kentucky Horse Council. This blog is the continuation of last week's blog, where we are discussing the cost related with taking horseback riding lessons. Getting More for Less Often farms will offer discounted...
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