Documentary Film Horse of Nature Officially Selected by Prestigious EQUUS Film & Arts Festival

YREKA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Based on a true story and actual events, Horse of Nature is set in the middle of the remote Cascade Siskiyou Mountains near the Oregon/California border, where the tiny town of 400 people called Henley Hornbrook exists. In 2018, a deadly wind driven wildfire tore through …

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Wild Horses and American Wilderness Deserve Ecologically Appropriate Management

YREKA, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Little Book Cliffs herd area in the state of Colorado is located to the north of the populated town of Palisade, and to the northeast of Clifton, Fruitvale, and Grand Junction Colorado. These towns are extremely vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire. Any large landscapes of managed wildfire …

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BLM Saving Wild Horses? Stopping Roundups with Fertility Control? Where’s the Truth?

As we’ve all recently witnessed, the increased tempo in roundups being planned and executed is shocking, including for the Little Book Cliffs wild horses, and is way past alarming. And some people are shamefully cashing in, including some so-called wild horse nonprofits who profit by selling the fake solution ‘fertility control’. As we all now …

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Join Us in Urging BLM to Humanely Manage Colorado’s Little Book Cliffs Herd

For years, Colorado’s Little Book Cliffs wild horses have been humanely managed using PZP fertility control. Colorado’s Grand Junction Bureau of Land Management office now wants to use the controversial Gonacon fertility control, which is known to destroy mares’ ovaries and in turn likely destroy natural and beneficial “wild” behaviors. In addition, BLM is looking …

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Top Show Jumping Techniques

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When discussing show jumping techniques, you must start with the core fundamentals every rider needs to develop. A balanced, correct rider position is the bedrock of effective show jumping. This includes maintaining a light seat and keeping your heels down to stay anchored. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about functional form that translates directly into better rides.

Preparing For Cross-Country Equestrian Events

Introduction to Cross-Country Equestrian Events Cross-country equestrian events aka Eventing stand out for their exhilarating blend of speed, endurance, and skill. These events demand a great deal from both horse and rider, drawing on their joint ability to navigate outdoor courses across varying terrain. In cross-country riding, you will find that the joy comes from …

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Guide To Dressage Competitions

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro at the London 2012 Olympic Dressage An upper level dressage horse and rider perform a series of movements upon which they will be judged.

Introduction – Dressage is a Dance Between Horse and Rider We will explore the majestic world of dressage, sometimes called “horse ballet.” Dressage is the art of training a horse to make precise movements as directed by a rider. Tracing its roots to ancient cavalry maneuvers designed for the battlefield, dressage now showcases the peak …

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Sad Days Indeed for American Wild Horses and American Taxpayers

There’s really no such thing as a ‘feral wild horse’; it’s an oxymoron. So why do some people and agencies keep using that tag? Recent news that 6,500 Wind River wild horses were rounded up is distressing to say the least. It’s a move designed to make room for the more profitable use of public …

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Marathon Supremos Dominate in Exloo

Bold brilliance from Marathon specialists Michael Brauchle (GER) and Koos de Ronde (NED) has put them in contention for titles in Exloo, while reigning Four-in-Hand Champion Bram Chardon (NED) is in front, but only just.  With the comfort of his sub-40 Dressage score, Bram had an advantage going into the second phase in his bid …

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Rupert Winkelmann and Quinn 33 Win the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix

Lexington, Ky. – May 21, 2022 – The two-week Kentucky Spring Classic series came to a close Sunday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium as athletes gathered for the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix sponsored by Audi of Lexington for one final shot at a top finish. Out of a field of 23 competitive entries, just 9 …

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