Tag: horse industry
ECCENTRIC EQUINE EXPELLED
HORSING AROUND IN SCHOOLA lady bought a very gorgeous horseAnd she paid for a ‘finishing school’ courseThen she trailered him many miles awayWhere his...
Three Flags, Three Men and a Personal Best!
Lexington, VA - May 19, 2023- As dressage horses have started to compete in the exciting 2023 Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival (MADFest) and Lexington 3* CDI, presented...
Minnesota Crookston receives team sportsmanship award
Minnesota Crookston receives team sportsmanship award from NCEA
The 2023 award was presented to the Golden Eagles for how polite and supportive they were throughout...
Belle Sand Named Reserve National Champion in Open Reining at IHSA...
Belle Sand Named Reserve National Champion in Open Reining at IHSA National ChampionshipsLEXINGTON, Ky. - Belle Sand (So., Spicer, Minn.) ended the Minnesota Crookston equestrian...
The Use of Spurs
The Use of Spurs-By Charles Wilhelm-
Spurs are a training aid to assist us to get a horse to go in the direction we would...
Belle Sand to Compete at 2023 IHSA National Championships Sunday
Belle Sand to Compete at 2023 IHSA National Championships Sunday CROOKSTON, Minn. - Minnesota Crookston equestrian student-athlete Belle Sand (So., Spicer, Minn.) will compete in...
2023 ANRC Champions Crowned in Aiken
2023 ANRC Champions Crowned in Aiken
Aiken, SC - April, 25, 2023 - Since 1978 the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) has hosted a yearly spring...
Belle Sand Named IHSA Western Semifinals Open Individual Reining Champion
Belle Sand Named IHSA Western Semifinals Open Individual Reining Champion
OCALA, Fla. – University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian student-athlete Belle Sand (So., Spicer, Minn.) competed at...
German rider victorious in the 4* class in Strzegom, Polish athlete...
German rider victorious in the 4* class in Strzegom, Polish athlete thirdAlina Dibowski was the winner of the CCI4*-S, the highest-ranked class at the...
Dealing with a Horse That Rears
-By Charles Wilhelm-
I’d like to discuss what causes a horse to rear and how we can actually set a horse up to rear. There...
Minnesota Crookston Jump Seat Equestrian Competes at IHSA Regional Championship
CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston jumping seat equestrian team competed in the IHSA Regional Championship show last weekend. The Golden Eagles were...
Minnesota Crookston Jumping Seat Equestrian Has Great Weekend at IHSA Home...
Minnesota Crookston Jumping Seat Equestrian Has Great Weekend at IHSA Home Meets
CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston jumping seat equestrian squad had a...
When to Retire the Older Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
At this time, like the medical care for humans that extends our lives and allows us to remain active as we get...
GETTING STUCK IN THE HOUSE
–By Orv Alveshere–
A MIND AS SHARP AS A TANK
We expect questions and quizzing and quips from those with sharp minds,
From detectives, mystery sleuths or...
Sand Earns MOP in Horsemanship as Golden Eagles Fall 10-3 to...
-Photo - Belle Sand-
CROOKSTON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian was defeated by Baylor University 10-3 in Fresno, Calif. The Golden Eagles...
Working with a Blind Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Over the last 45 years I have worked with many blind horses, probably three or four dozen. Most have been blind...
Applications Now Open for US Equestrian Higher Education Scholarship for High...
by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 3, 2023 -
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for...
Hay Shortages, Prices & Spoilage putting strain on Horse Owners wallets
When it comes to purchasing hay this year, John Q. Horse Owner says, “We are between a rock and a hard place.” Nationally, hay...
Sand Earns MOP in Reining for UMN Crookston as Golden Eagles...
Photo - Belle Sand
FRESNO, Calif. – The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team fell 13-3 to Fresno State University Friday, February 3 at the Student...
Setting a Goal for Your Horse and Reaching It
-By Charles Wilhelm-
It is good to set goals for our horses and if one of your goals is to take your horse to a...
A CAROLING WE WILL GO
-by Orv Alveshere-
GIDDYUP JINGLE HORSEAsk country folks, they have gone caroling since way back when.I like to think back in years to when I...
Handling a Horse That is Nervous at Shows
-By Charles Wilhelm-
I received a question about a really nice thoroughbred off the track that does very well at home but shies at everything...
