Ready for Inspection: December '09's Horse & Rider
Horse & Rider's December '09 issue is now out in circulation, and here's a little bit of what's behind this action cover. (The rider is top barrel racer Sherry Cervi on MP Haylook Mike.)Sherry provides the article behind Never Go Lame, explaining how ground conditions affect soundness, and how to care for a horse's legs after a ride or run. Great photos go along with this one.
Bob Avila gives examples of what he terms "horse buyers from hell," and gives insights into how they're their own worst enemies when it comes to making a satisfactory purchase. Bet this one raises a few eyebrows.
7 Signs helps you determine whether it's time to change boarding barns. (Any of you facing that very problem right now? It's a common source of angst.)
We also bring you another installment of "In Your Area," this time focusing on the horse scene in the Denver area.
Enjoy, and please share any thoughts or reactions.
Wow--last issue of the year, last issue of the DECADE. (But never fear, we're right back on it--the first issue of 2010 is going to press this very hour!)
posted by Juli Thorson @ 11:35 AM
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I just returned from Turkmenistan and road an Ahkal Teke horse. A friend was asked by the lead trainer if an American magazine would like an articles about these amazing animals. We are trying to open better relations with this country and this would be a great way to do that.
Wow, I got my issue YESTERDAY!! I remember getting out of the box and thinking "Hm, I don't remember Julie posting about this" keep up the good work on the mag!
Can hardly wait to get home from work and check the mailbox!! Good article's this month!! Should be an excellent read from cover to cover.
For me this is the best issue of the year!
You know what I loved seeing? In the Clinton Anderson lessons series, observing the difference in Renee's body language. You can see how much she has learned over the past few months - the pictures don't lie. Even her horse is listening and respecting her so much better. That's super to see... guess Clinton's lessons are working.
My husband really got a kick out of the roping horse. Especially when they talked about his personality. We have had some horses that if were not treated just right you would not want to own. Yet they become great horses. That is kind of what this article is talking about.
Of course I have not got to read it yet - maybe he will be done with the magazine by tomorrow?LOL
I just LOVED the roping horse's story: 'A Horse Called Jackyl." Twenty years old, still at NFR level, and definitely 'his own horse.'
Kudos to Al Dunning for pointing out the TOO LOW headset on the "How's my Riding?" horse. Some small open/4-H show judges just don't get it yet. Thanks for making that a correction. Hopefully, the point will get across!
Hey Juli, I was recently informed that in your last issue someone stated that Denver was the only NFL team with a live mascot. Not true my friend, Kansas City has a paint horse named Warpaint that is ridden by one the Chiefs cheerleaders at the intro to the game and at touch down celebrations up and down the field.
I went to a "tune-up" show recently and could not believe how low the horses were carrying their heads. Then when they went into a jog a couple of them looked like they were going to step on their own noses! I watch my horses ALL the time and never see them walk like that unless they are going to nip the hind legs of the horse in front or looking for food. Thanks Al for pointing out that horse's headset. Just another reason I won't show. My other biggest pet peeve is the fake tails. Appaloosas do not need those yet I see them all the time at the shows. Are you being judged on bling or performance? I just don't get it???????????
Sorry, I can get carried away!ress
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