Feb
22
Each February, I enjoy volunteering on the Horse Show Committee of our local Livestock Exposition. In addition to checking health papers at the arrivals station, I work at the education center for schoolchildren, where one of our star attractions is a huge (20 hands high) Flemish war horse. Unfortunately, extraordinary size, in both humans and …
Feb
21
The dog lovers who gathered at the cavernous horse barn of theCowlitz County Expo Center over the weekend staved off the coldwith blanket shawls and space heaters. But the 100 or so dogsdidn’t seem to mind. Of course, they came dressed in their best coats. Glossed,fluffed and groomed to a tee, the canines seemed impervious …
Feb
21
Mainly used as hunters and guard dogs in ancient days, the Rajapalayam, Chippiparai, Kanni and the Combai breeds still display their instinctive skills. They’ve featured in our history, but not in our history books. They’ve been a part of our life and lifestyle for centuries but not anymore. That’s the fate of the pure Indian …
Feb
21
That shorter back, dished in the nose and beautiful dark skin; exaggerated length of mane and tails. They are unmistakable once you see them. I was on my way home from Yellowstone, Wyoming going through Utah this afternoon. I was somewhere mid state, coming down from Park City. I absolutely love cross country trips. You …
Feb
21
Hanover, PA (PRWEB) August 21, 2006 Americans purchase puppies from pet stores, dealers, newspaper advertisements and via the Internet by the thousands and never sees the conditions in which the puppies are born. A number of reports, however, have revealed that the conditions can be horrific. Thousands of puppy breeding operations exist across the country. …
Feb
21
A lost opportunity four years ago was all the motivation leading Perth trainer Wally Mitchell needed to stretch his budget to $400,000 for a High Chaparral yearling at the opening session of the 2012 Karaka Yearling sales in South Auckland yesterday. “We were only going to go to three hundred” for the colt out of …
Feb
20
There are horses that are the best for weekend horse riding, and there are horses that are tried champs of dressage level competition. But whatever a horse may shine at, it may catch your eye and you may therefore make a decision to breed her. Passing on the genes of a talented pony is a …
Feb
20
‘Speed gene’ in modern racehorses originated from British mare 300 years ago, scientists say Scientists have traced the origin of the ‘speed gene’ in Thoroughbred racehorses back to a single British mare that lived in the United Kingdom around 300 years ago, according to findings published in the scientific journal Nature Communications. The origin of …
Feb
20
Here are some adventure options for all adventure junkies.Udaipur 1. For its amazing local food and The Oberoi, Udaivilas.Andaman anf Nicobar Islands 2. Seasoned scuba divers love the clear waters around Barren Island and Narcondam Island. Write to or to book a session.3. India’s only active volcano is also on the picturesque Barren Island. And …
Feb
20
Email ARCADIA, Calif. – The newly created Golden State Series for California-breds, a calendar of lucrative stakes this year, could attract more than 1,000 nominations by Wednesday’s deadline, according to California Thoroughbred Breeders Association executive director Doug Burge. The series, first announced last fall, includes stakes for horses of all ages, but 2-year-olds of 2012 …