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Pure Ice
The Icelandic Horse is thought to originate from the Dole Horse of
Norway and the Celtic Pony. The Celtic pony is also the ancestor to the Exmoor
and Shetland pony. The Icelandic horse comes from Northern Scandinavia and the
British Isles, and has remained a pure breed throughout the
years.... | read »
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All-Gaited Auction Site
Have you ever tried to buy or sell something gaited-horse related
on eBay, only to have to wade through several breeds to find your particular
item? Or clicked and clicked to narrow down your search? Walkin On Ranch has
launched an online auction site dedicated exclusively to gaited horses:... | read »
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KMSHA Competitive Trail Riding Program
With monies made available by the state of Kentucky to promote
horses in the state, the new Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Competitive Trail
Riding program is off to a grand start. With $3,000 in state funds meted out
over last year's two rides, competition was serious, though good-natured.... | read »
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Peruvian Paso Horse Clubs Unite
Thinking of joining a club that would be happy to have you as a
member? Whether you already own, or are just interested in a Peruvian Paso, one
of the many breed-registry-affiliated clubs may be right for you. Visit
www.peruvian-pasos.com/clubs.html for a listing of dozens of local clubs... | read »
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Mutual Registry Recognition
For most of the past 30 years Peruvian Horses have been split
between two United States registries. When the two finally merged in 2006, there
was some discord among members who disagreed with the action, citing
insufficient votes to ratify the agreement. However, the breed's national... | read »
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Million-Dollar Trail Prize
If you've always thought your Kentucky-bred Mountain Pleasure or
Rocky Mountain Horse was a million-dollar ride, here's your chance to collect.
The state of Kentucky now offers special programs to recognize and reward
outstanding Kentucky-bred (and -foaled) horses. To qualify, horses must be... | read »
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Should You Use Splint Boots?
Some trail riders insist on putting splint boots on all horses;
others explicitly avoid them. So, are splint boots helpful for trail horses, or
not? It depends. Veteran high-country rider and Tennessee Walking Horse breeder
William J. Erickson always rides with good-quality splint boots... | read »
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USMMA President Assumes Reins
The United States Mangalarga Marchador Association has instated
Tresa Smith of Montana as its new president. The association's current
president, Lynn Kelley, stepped down August 1, 2007. Both are founding members.
The Marchador is native to Brazil, where more than 200,000 horses are... | read »
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