Playing distinctive games at home-celebrations is not anything atypical. It is good to hang out and speak but games make this progression to go smoothly and much more on impulse. In the column of the games most regularly applied at the celebrations is absolutely the horse piata. In fact, this is not in particular in the column of horse games, it could be played utilizing homemade donkey, pig, butterfly all types of animals.Appealing about the...more
With so many horse rugs available on the market, it can be difficult to decide which brand to purchase. Mark Todd rugs have been tested and endorsed by top international eventer, and household name, Mark Todd. Combining style and comfort, here are the top ten reasons why you should opt for Mark Todd rugs:1. Wonderful warmth - Mark Todd heavyweight turnout and stable rugs have been designed for the coldest of winter weather and will offer your...more
If you ponder for a few seconds, you will realize that there is always a friend or relative having a birthday. Gifts are bought all year around, and not just at the end of the year. That means that you always need fresh gifting ideas. Do Breyer horses belong to them? That will depend on the person you are shopping for.Horse figures are always in demand. It is surprising how many people love these elegant animals. Some individuals do not even own a horse, and have never ridden one, yet they are still fascinated by e.g. stallions or ponies. Others are just really into the various activities in which horses are used. They bet on horse races, or are glued to the television screen whenever equestrian horse riding is broadcast. Many individuals collect horse items. They enjoy anything from jewelry, fine ceramic models, horseshoe decorations, paintings, and anything else that tickles their fancy. Fervent collectors just buy anything, while others specialize in Breyer horses.The advantage of buying horse gifts is that you have a wide range of items to choose from. You can buy one large statue or toy, or several cheaper presents. Determine your budget before heading to the store or placing...more
Bored with your work and planning to take a vacation? How about trying something challenging, thrilling and awakening rather than the usual typical ones? Want to spend your vacation time a little differently this time? Take out all your bottled-up tensions and get ready to engage in an exhilarating horseback riding vacation.A horseback riding...more
South Africa is an increasingly important part of the rapid growth in emerging market trade and investment in an increasingly connected world. South Africas prospects are brighter than ever as 30% of its exports are destined for Asia, while China is now its largest trading partner. South Africa is geographically well positioned and is the gateway...more
William Richard "Dick" Hern, CVO, also known as 'The Major' (January 20, 1921 - May 22, 2002) was an English Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, winner of sixteen British Classic Races between 1962 and 1995, and was Champion Trainer four times. He trained some of the most outstanding racehorses, namely, Nashwan, Brigadier Gerard, Henbit and Troy. Other major winners include Sun Princess, Dayjur, Hethersett, Bireme, Bustino, Longboat, Little Wolf , Petoski, Highclere, Provoke, Prince of Dance, Minster Son, Unfuwain, Dunfermline and Cut Above.He was born on January 20th 1921, in Halford, Somerset in the UK and was educated at Millfield School, Street, Somerset. Dick served as a tank commander in World War II and reached the rank of major. After the war, he rode in point to point races, then became a successful riding instructor and in 1952 was appointed as coach to the British equestrian team, which won a gold medal for show jumping in the Helsinski Summer Olympics. After such a great Olympics, he then turned to training and worked first as assistant to Major Michael Pope, whom he served with during the war. When he started training in his own right in 1957, his first job was as private...more
Horses are very sensitive creatures. If they dont know you, they refuse to cooperate with you. They will not follow your directions. Moreover, they dont want to see you around them. For that reason, before you jump on the horses back, you must...more
William Fisher Hunter Carson, OBE was born in Stirling, Scotland on 16th November 1942 and is a retired UK horse racing jockey. Better known as Willie Carson, he was apprenticed to Captain Gerald Armstrong at his stables at Tupgill, North Yorkshire...more
If you are like many people, you might not know much about Native American horse hair pottery. This beautiful form of pottery is created by placing horse hairs onto piping hot pottery. The hair burns off and leaves behind a dark smoky looking...more
An important thing to learn when learning to ride is how to mount your horse.Whenever possible you should always use a mounting block to get on. This is not only easier for the rider but also and most importantly means that the process will put much...more
We have all heard the saying no hoof, no horse which is why it is essential to have your horse seen by the farrier regularly.Correct balance of the hoof promotes soundness and if the hoof is not well balanced a range of problems can arise such as...more
It's already been a massive hit on the stage and now Stephen Spielberg's screen version is about to launch at cinemas worldwide. The War Horse phenomenon started off from chance conversations between British author, Michael Morpurgo and some...more