American Quarter Horse

A single pale ear curved away from its companion, my eyes trailed its lead. A small smile crept onto my features, and my anxiety settled somewhat. The stallion that approached is one I know. It's a faded memory, a wisp of my childhood where he was present. A dainty, gangly creature that I had used as a lab rat. But he is dainty and gangly no longer. As he neared me, his crimson colored eyes swept my flank, a twinge of anxiety pouring back into my senses. He looked at me differently than he did…

these recent incidences in such a short amount of time, many questions have been raised regarding fire management and prevention on farms. Many highly competitive horses are kept stabled for long durations, with minimal turnout, so they are constantly in a stall. This isolation can have dramatic consequences on the wellbeing of these horses as these are highly social animals. Literature Review: Fire Prevention and Management There are not many recommendations currently in place for fire…

destination I recommend getting a horse from Hope.” The royal horse trainer, Hope was renowned throughout the kingdom for well trained horses and for dealing with those who tried…

thinking as I hopped on my grandmother Patrice’s horse named Watermelon. My mother told me, my grandparents owned a gigantic ranch, so I instantly wanted to come out and help them and learn how to care for cattle. They had a bunch of cattle on their farm that they have to care for everyday. My mother decided to have me assist them with caring for their animals. Once I climbed back up on my horse, I rode up to my grandpa Jim, who was waiting for me on his horse. My grandfather squinted his…

On Wednesday 1st July 2015 I went to watch the play War Horse (directed by Marianne Elliot &Tom Morris) at the New London Theatre .War Horse, is a play that was performed in the and it is constructed from the novel that bears the same title by author Michael Morpurgo. The fictional story is about a foal that was brought into rural England in Devon to be auctioned. Wanting to acquire the foal for his son Billy Naracott, Arthur Naracott bids on the foal Ted buys him for 39 guineas in return for…

was thinking as I hopped on my grandmother Patrice’s horse named Watermelon. My mother told me, my grandparents owned a gigantic ranch, so I instantly wanted to come out and help them and learn about cattle.. They had a bunch of cattle on their farm that they have to care for everyday, so I decided to assist them with caring for their animals. Once I climbed back up on my horse, I rode up to my grandpa Jim, who was waiting for me on his horse. My grandfather squinted his peaceful brown eyes at…

Why you Should Become a Seagoing Cowboy Today Has the thought of traveling on the crashing waves of the sea to help other countries in need, ever crossed your mind? I have already volunteered my time to help countries that were in ruins and I recommend that you do too. Still not convinced that you should join the seagoing cowboys? Consider this: You will have your breath taken away from all of the magnificent sights there is to see, there are plenty of games that are played to pass the time…

boots. A refreshingly chilly breeze blows through the arena with the smell of rain. In my right hand is the rope, folded over twice so that it doesn’t drag. The clic-clack of the horses hooves die away as he walks in behind me and I can feel his warm breath on my elbow. This is what I wait for all week. I walk the horse into the center of the arena and start to warm up. We back up a few steps, I put pressure behind his shoulder so he steps one back leg over the other, and then I flip the rope…

A good diet is vital to the health and happiness of a horse and it ensures that they perform at their best. Horses are non-ruminant animals, meaning they have a simple, one chamber stomach similar to humans, dogs, and pigs. However, their diets are very different since horses are able to digest and absorb nutrients from foods that most other non-ruminant animals cant. This special ability is due to the horse’s very well developed cecum and their large capacity for nutrient absorption. The cecum…

traded in expensive prices. Because of their high value, equine veterinarians are needed to tend to them when needed. I have had an experience in equine practice during my 2nd year Field Practice Program when my friends and I chose to go to Chomview Horse Riding Club for this program. I had witnessed and participated in both management and medical fields during one month of the practice period. It was the first…