.: Thoroughbred Top Related Articles
1). Horses; Hunters and Jumpers
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Within the discipline of show jumping there are two distinct subdisciplines: hunters and jumpers. On a jumping course, it is up to the rider to cue the horse when it reaches the best take-off point. Connecting your horse from the hind legs, through the back to the bit will prevent most of resistance problems that horses have with jumping.
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2). Horse Breeds - Thoroughbreds
Thoroughbreds are known as “America’s Racing Horse”. This breed of horse runs at the race track every single day around the world.
History of the Thoroughbred:
This breed of horse was originally bred in England due to the English horsemen’s desire to have a fast race horse. There are three that founded this bloodline which are: Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian and Godolphin Arabian, named after their respective owners, Thomas Darley, Lord Godolphin and Captain Robert Byerley.
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3). Basics of Horse Care
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care.
Herd Mentality:
Observe horses in the herd system, each horse's welfare in the wild depends upon an instinctive submission to the discipline of the herd.
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4). Everyday 9000 Americans Become Unexpected and Unprepared Caregivers
Most all of us are or will be caregivers sometime during our lives. If you assist an injured friend buying medicine, deliver food to an elder from your church, or visit mature family members – you are a caregiver.
Care giving will become a common household term in future years. Currently 6000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday, 3800 will become 85, and 10,000 turn 50 years old - daily.
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