For the lovers of Paso Finos....

The Florida Paso Fino Association is hosting this show October 24-27th, 2013 at Tropical Park Equestrian Center located at 7900 SW 40 Street in Miami, FL.  Please visit their webisite: www.floridapfha.org for more information on this huge event.  For all those in Miami that love Paso Fino's this is your show for sur...

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Love this!

HORSES IN THE MORNING for Aug. 28, 2013 08/28 by Horse Radio Network | Sports Podcasts Here is something for your listening pleasure!  It's an interesting listen, so if you have some down time in the morning, give it your ea...

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Show Season is here!

This past weekend was the first horse show of the season for Heritage Horse Show, located at Plantation Equestrian Center 1451 NW 118 Ave in Plantation, FL.  The next show is scheduled for September 14-15th.  For more information, please contact heritagehorsesho@aol.com, or call Lauren Manasseh at (954) 448-4592.  Let the shows begin!!!&nbs...

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Keeping horses calm...

Grandin on Keeping Horses Calm During Handling Temple is an amazing women that has a keen awareness to the emotions and energies of animals.  In this article, she is noting how important it is to keep a horse calm during handling.  We tend to overlook this, as we give ourselves time tables to "get something done" or a "goal to achieve" with our horses.  So many times we over look the horse to accommodate our own selfish needs.  Then...

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A project in the making...

This is my handsome rescue horse Eros.  He is currently 4 years old.  When he came into the SFSPCA he was just about 6 months old and I adopted him when he was a yearling.  He has grown up to be quite the horse, full of personality and so very sweet.  South Florida Horse Connection is currently working on a project and would like to involved all the South Florida women that have adopted horses!  I would like to hear your...

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Heads up, because this is scary!

A virus changes its stripes: Human outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis Wow, this is scary!  Who would have thought that EEE could be transmitted to humans, but the reality is that it has.  Please read this article and share with all of your friends up and down the eastern seaboar...

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An Equine Expo!

I love attending these expos!  They are full of great information and numerous seminars.  This Expo will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Vero Equine located at 8130 8th Street in Vero Beach, FL.  This event is free to the public.  There are lots of vendors already signed up and there will be hourly prize drawings!  Don't miss out on this Exp...

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A young equestrian life lost way too early...

Horse world in shock as tributes flow for Tom Gadsby It's always sad to report these tragedies, especially when such a young talent is the one that is highlighted.  Tom was a rising star in the eventing world and his recent death has touched many in the equestrian world. It is a stark reminder how quickly things can go bad, no matter what your experience is....

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This will bring tears to your eyes...

Breaking Down the Walls and Helping Vets Become ‘Horse Whisperers’ This is a wonderful piece done by ESPN.  If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then you indeed have a harden heart.  It just goes to show you that our Equine friends do more for our hearts and souls than anyone  has given them credit fo...

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Get your chance to win...

Tomorrow is the big day!  Beginning at 10 AM, the South Florida Trial Riders will hold their annual benefit rally for the SFSPCA at Robbie's Feed & Supply located at 22390 SW 177 Ave in Homestead. There will be plenty of good snacks, baked goods and don't forget the grand prize is a $500 gift card to Robbie's!  So go out tomorrow and support the SFSP...

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Living Requirements for Horses

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A holistic approach

The other day, I featured a great website for an all natural approach to your horse's well-being.  I want to introduce you to another one today called The Holistic Horse.  They carry many products that are not chemically formulated so that you are able to maintain a more holistic approach to many of your horses worming, nutritional and digestive needs.  They also carry products for other animals as well! The Holistic Ho...

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One down, more to go....

APNewsBreak: Iowa plant drops horse-slaughter plan Although it is just one plant, hopefully it is just the beginning.  This is hitting these plants where it counts-the wallet!  They won't wait too long before they chose another way to g...

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Well, the verdict is in....

Judge Tells Quarter Horse Group to Accept Clones - ABC News I can't say that I am in favor of horse cloning.  Even if it meant that I could replicate the horse I currently have, I think it's creepy.  What is your take on this subject?  Do you agree with the judge's rulin...

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Looking for all natural herbal products for your horse?

Earth Song Ranch I strongly believe in all natural products for animals.  They are no different than we are when it comes to what we eat.  You know the old saying:  garbage in, garbage out!  I have been ordering an herbal wormer for my horse from this company for a while now.  They specialize in all natural herbal products and supplements for horses, dogs and cats.  Their website is extremely informative and if you...

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A little advise for sitting the canter...

Horsemanship How-to: Sit the Canter Comfortably It's not always easy to sit a canter on a horse, but the key is core strength.  Here are a few pointers for some  help if you are having difficulty.  I know that as I have grown older, I have to work at the canter harder than I did when I was younger.  Thankfully I have a horse that rides like a Cadillac so sitting his canter is eas...

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And yet another unfortunate horse looses it's life....

Horse Found Slaughtered, Dismembered In Miami Gardens « CBS Miami Although the picture may be graphic, the sight is all too familiar here in Miami.  Another horse has been found slaughtered, but this time in a very public place.  No animal deserves this fate and hopefully since it appears that the offender is taunting the police to find him, they wil...

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Happy Helpers...

Here sit the steadfast and true...the four happy helpers that were a constant right hand to Program Director Lynn Zuccaro!  Not only did they brave the heat and storms of the summer, but as you can see they did it in style and full of smiles!  There is only one more week of the Sir Walsh Horsemanship Summer Program and it is completely full!  Congratulations to Lynn for all the hard work she put into the program, as it was truly...

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Starved horse rescued in Southwest Ranches

Two starved horses rescued from Southwest Ranches property – Sun-Sentinel | All About Horses...

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The importance of balance....

At Sir Walsh Horsemanship, one of the things that is taught is you must have good balance to be able to ride a horse.  Many people think that they can just jump on and be able to stay in the saddle, no matter what the horse does.  Some people are born with good balance, but others are not.  This week's group of students worked almost every day on their balance and and as you can see from the second picture, young Meghan worked...

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More loss of equine life...

Horse barn burns near Louisiana Downs - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports...

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