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CITA Normark is a lovely Knabstrupper mare. She is a Danish import and was Danish Vilhelmsborg grading champion in 2005.
'Believed to have originated from the prehistoric spotted horses of Spain, the Knabstrupper is one of the oldest breed registries in Europe. Established in 1812, the Knabstrupper started with a single chestnut blanketed mare purchased by a Danish butcher named Flaeb from a Spanish cavalry officer. The mare, who became known as FLAEBEHOPPEN (which literally means 'Flaeb’s mare'), was purchased by Major Villars Lunn who owned an estate called “Knabstrupgaard” in Holbaek, Nordsealand, Denmark. Flaeb’s mare was bred to a Fredricksborg stallion and produced a wildly colored stallion son who was named Flaebehingsten. Between the two of them, Flaebehoppen and Flaebehingsten were bred to a large variety of good quality horses, producing loudly colored offspring and grand offspring and establishing the Knabstrupper horses as some of the most sought after in Europe at that time.
By the 1870’s the breed’s continuation was severely threatened as the limited numbe"
I don't teach about horses, the horses do the teaching...if only we would listen to them.
Donna DeNoble
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Clinic with Wendy Murdoch
Wendy Murdoch clinic Westmoreland Fairgrounds, PA
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Pennsylvania Natural Horsemanship Association in conjunction with Westmoreland Horsemen’s Association is proud to present:
Wendy Murdoch!!
May 15 – 18, 2008
Westmoreland Fairgrounds
This will be an intensive 4-day clinic given by Wendy. If you have not seen or ridden under her, you are really in for a treat! Wendy has so much to offer. She is world-renowned, having trained under some of the finest names in the world. I have had the opportunity to ride under her briefly twice and cannot even put into words what I have learned from her. Please take the time to look at her website as her qualifications and what she offers as it is too extensive to print here! http://murdochmethod.com
If you are interested in attending, we only are able to take 16 horses/riders, so, please respond quickly.
Auditing is also an option if youc so choose. Please download the registration form and send along with your check quickly if you are interested.Share Feature on Main
We're sorry, but this discussion has just been closed to further replies.
2 spots left
Pennsylvania Natural Horsemanship Association in conjunction with Westmoreland Horsemen’s Association is proud to present:
Wendy Murdoch!!
May 15 – 18, 2008
Westmoreland Fairgrounds
This will be an intensive 4-day clinic given by Wendy. If you have not seen or ridden under her, you are really in for a treat! Wendy has so much to offer. She is world-renowned, having trained under some of the finest names in the world. I have had the opportunity to ride under her briefly twice and cannot even put into words what I have learned from her. Please take the time to look at her website as her qualifications and what she offers as it is too extensive to print here! http://murdochmethod.com
If you are interested in attending, we only are able to take 16 horses/riders, so, please respond quickly.
Auditing is also an option if youc so choose. Please download the registration form and send along with your check quickly if you are interested.Share Feature on Main
Discovering Wendy Murdoch
If you like to watch educational video and do not have a lot of time, check out this link
Video Minutes
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The video format of Wendy's popular Murdoch Minutes. Simple solutions to common riding challenges.
Video Minutes - Better Hand Position Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Your Ankle Alignment Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Finding Good Thigh Contact Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Stop Pulling on Your Horse Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Help For Unsteady Hands Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes- Your Wrist Connection Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Level Your Seat Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Elbows Sticking Out Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Elbows By Side Wendy Murdoch
* Articles ( 21 items )
Read articles from Wendy Murdoch and from other respected authors such as Dr. Joyce Harman and Dr. Hilary Clayton.
* Murdoch Minutes ( 18 items )
Improve your riding in a Murdoch Minute. Simple solutions to common riding challenges.
* Recommended Reading ( 1 items )
Wendy know's you're busy and don't have time to read or watch every new release. Save time and money and benefit from Wendy's experience by selecting from her book and DVD recommendations.
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Video Minutes
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The video format of Wendy's popular Murdoch Minutes. Simple solutions to common riding challenges.
Video Minutes - Better Hand Position Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Your Ankle Alignment Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Finding Good Thigh Contact Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Stop Pulling on Your Horse Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Help For Unsteady Hands Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes- Your Wrist Connection Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Level Your Seat Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Elbows Sticking Out Wendy Murdoch
Video Minutes - Elbows By Side Wendy Murdoch
* Articles ( 21 items )
Read articles from Wendy Murdoch and from other respected authors such as Dr. Joyce Harman and Dr. Hilary Clayton.
* Murdoch Minutes ( 18 items )
Improve your riding in a Murdoch Minute. Simple solutions to common riding challenges.
* Recommended Reading ( 1 items )
Wendy know's you're busy and don't have time to read or watch every new release. Save time and money and benefit from Wendy's experience by selecting from her book and DVD recommendations.
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2008 Site Designed by Eclectic Horseman Communications, Inc
Monday, February 18, 2008
Horse Whispers Network
Sorry I have been away for awhile! I have been putting my energies into a new social networking site called Horse Whispers. It is a by-invitation only site like Facebook or My Space. So far there are 34 members from Washington State, Pennsylvania and Florida. The way it works is that friends invite friends. The site has blogs, a forum, questions and answers, videos, how-to information and the social aspect. It has been on-line for two weeks. The traffic was heavy until a few days ago when it slacked off. I am not sure what happened. I suppose without so many people on it, it only takes two weeks to see everything, and unless something changes daily, the novelty wears off. I am willing to give administrative privileges to another who wants to take the reins and make the site hop--if sites can hop.
Any suggestions from experienced social network users? e-mail to cadencecenter@hotmail.com or comment here. If you want to join the network, send an e-mail as well. Since I am new at this tech stuff, I can use all the advice I can get.
Any suggestions from experienced social network users? e-mail to cadencecenter@hotmail.com or comment here. If you want to join the network, send an e-mail as well. Since I am new at this tech stuff, I can use all the advice I can get.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
RFD-TV Announces New Show with Mary Midkiff Equestrian World Announced Equine Tips with Mary Midkiff
Equine Tips on RFD-TV - Hosted by Mary Midkiff
read complete news release
Watch it on:
Direct TV - Channel 379
Dish Network - 9409
Mediacom Cable
NCTC Cable
Upcoming Equine Tips by Mary Midkiff will include:
Connect with your horse on both sides when leading: Establish leading a horse from both sides for balance and safety. We often learn to lean and mount and saddle horses from one side because of convenience. This is not helpful to the horse and can cause lameness issues over time. Learn to lead your and work around your horse from both sides in everything you do.
Massage the withers to bring down blood pressure: Massage and rub the horses withers whether you are on the ground or mounted as a calming influence. When your horse gets nervous while you are mounted or on the ground with him use wither massage to lower the blood pressure.
Keeping the horse's back and neck relaxed when tied: Make sure your horse's head and neck are relaxed and lowered when tied. I see many horses in cross-ties and hooked up to trailers with their heads and necks held tight and high. This only causes a hollow back, unnecessary tension, poor neck and back muscle development and is counter to relaxation. I prefer not to use cross-ties, I've seen too many horrific accidents with them, however, if you must make sure the lines are long enough to allow the horse to hang his head at least on a level plane with his back. I do prefer to tie with a short but loose rope in a safety knot with the horse's head level or low.
Keep chestnuts or night eye's tidy: Keep chestnuts neat and trimmed for looks and health reasons. What horse chestnuts are, where they are on all four legs and the variety in them per breed. Each horse has chestnut characteristics which will make them easy or difficult to peel. Use baby oil, lanolin or a moisturizer to soften the chestnut and peel off.
Mouth Massage Techniques: Use mouth massage on your horse before you bridle them. Horses typically hold a great deal of tension and stress in their mouths and jaws which can lead to headaches, biting, head tilting, anger and frustration in training. First have a master dentist give your horse a complete dental exam. Ideally after the dental exam you would have your horse chiropractor come in and give the horse a good going over to make sure his body is in alignment. I have seen so many mouth and jaw issues cause neck and back problems. Once the horse is comfortable begin working in and around the mouth. Start with the nostrils, corners of the mouth, gums, soft palette and tongue. Place your hand in the bars of the horse's mouth where there are no teeth. Be careful with geldings that still have their wolf teeth as these can be very sharp.
Bubble Gum Shoulder Exercise: Use the Bubble Gum shoulder exercise to bring your shoulders into alignment. Demonstration.
Notice Placement of stirrup bars: Placement of stirrup bars can be helpful to women's position and balance.
When saddling, always make a space for the horse's spine: Always lift padding up to the saddle to allow air and space for the horse's spine.
Blanket fitting: Tip for the day is to allow plenty of room for movement under your sheets and blankets.
Types of blankets and sheets: Tip for the day is to select and change sheets and blankets with conditions.
Stretching Exercises on the Ball: Use the ball to stretch at home everyday and you will notice a significant change in your riding. Your horse will appreciate your commitment to the stretches.
When there's a problem always look to the inside of the horse first: Always look to the internal systems of the horse first when there is a problem. Some typical problems and issues and how to approach it differently than with training techniques and gimmicks. Whether it's a young horse and everything is new, a trained horse that develops problems, a made horse that begins misbehaving or a horse that stops performing, always look to the nervous system for answers.
How should a healthy horse look? My tip for the day is learning to recognize a healthy horse. Take a few steps back and observe a horse standing either held or tied. Answer these questions: Does the horse have a peaceful expression in his/her eye? Is the horse breathing slowly and without nostril extension? Is there any visible tension in the body or appearance of this horse? Does the horse look like one whole package or is he/she broken up into many parts? From the side, does the horse have muscle definition without bulges? Is the horse's back lifted to its full potential? Does his coat shine and is it soft and supple? Are his feet round and trimmed in proportion with his body? Is his manure soft but formed? Are his ribs visible? Does he have hollow spots?
Safety stirrups: Consider riding with safety stirrups.
Check for body alignment in the saddle: Use a checklist on your own back for alignment in the saddle.
Women need to maintain an open knee position for best results: Keep your knees off the saddle and open for best flexibility and movement in the saddle.
About "Horses on RFD-TV" - A daily two-hour program block offering a wide-variety of training and event coverage to serve the entire equine industry. The nation's premiere trainers are featured weekly including Pat & Linda Parelli, Clinton Anderson, Linda Tellington-Jones, John Lyons, Dennis Reis, and Lynn Palm, among others. Dressage, Western, Rodeo and features from all major breed associations and shows satisfy the demands of the horse owner, and horse lover. Baxter Black contributes cowboy poetry & humor. Campfire Cafe cooks on the trail, under an open fire. Horses on RFD-TV broadcasts weeknights at 4pm (eastern) and again at 10pm, with weekend repeats.
Watch it on:
Direct TV - Channel 379
Dish Network - 9409
Mediacom Cable
NCTC Cable
HORSE ENTHUSIAST
FEEDBACK REQUEST
About RFD Communications, Inc. Based in Dallas, Texas, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving rural America and agriculture. Programming is produced and uplinked via Ku-Band satellite G-11 from studios and facilities leased from Primedia Productions, in Carrollton, Texas. Distribution includes DISH Network, DIRECTV, Mediacom, and NCTC cable systems.
Previous Tips:
Saddle Padding
Neutral Pelvic Position in the Saddle
Neutral Pelvic Position While in Motion
Stretching Hip Flexors
Stretching before Mounting
Stretching before Mounting 2
How to Mount Safely
Using Protective Headgear
Fitting Protective Headgear
Calming the Anxious Horse
Mouth-Related and Dental Issues
Take a Holistic Approach
Protecting the Legs in Work
Cleaning the Horse's Head
English Saddle Fitting
Western Saddle Fitting
How to Promote a Horse's Healthy Back
Rider Shoulder Alignment Exercise
Loosening Hips using a Chair
Loosening Hips Lying on the Floor
Finding Neutral Pelvis
Maintaining Pelvis Position Mounted
HOME | TOP
female equestrian fitness training and riding tips
read complete news release
Watch it on:
Direct TV - Channel 379
Dish Network - 9409
Mediacom Cable
NCTC Cable
Upcoming Equine Tips by Mary Midkiff will include:
Connect with your horse on both sides when leading: Establish leading a horse from both sides for balance and safety. We often learn to lean and mount and saddle horses from one side because of convenience. This is not helpful to the horse and can cause lameness issues over time. Learn to lead your and work around your horse from both sides in everything you do.
Massage the withers to bring down blood pressure: Massage and rub the horses withers whether you are on the ground or mounted as a calming influence. When your horse gets nervous while you are mounted or on the ground with him use wither massage to lower the blood pressure.
Keeping the horse's back and neck relaxed when tied: Make sure your horse's head and neck are relaxed and lowered when tied. I see many horses in cross-ties and hooked up to trailers with their heads and necks held tight and high. This only causes a hollow back, unnecessary tension, poor neck and back muscle development and is counter to relaxation. I prefer not to use cross-ties, I've seen too many horrific accidents with them, however, if you must make sure the lines are long enough to allow the horse to hang his head at least on a level plane with his back. I do prefer to tie with a short but loose rope in a safety knot with the horse's head level or low.
Keep chestnuts or night eye's tidy: Keep chestnuts neat and trimmed for looks and health reasons. What horse chestnuts are, where they are on all four legs and the variety in them per breed. Each horse has chestnut characteristics which will make them easy or difficult to peel. Use baby oil, lanolin or a moisturizer to soften the chestnut and peel off.
Mouth Massage Techniques: Use mouth massage on your horse before you bridle them. Horses typically hold a great deal of tension and stress in their mouths and jaws which can lead to headaches, biting, head tilting, anger and frustration in training. First have a master dentist give your horse a complete dental exam. Ideally after the dental exam you would have your horse chiropractor come in and give the horse a good going over to make sure his body is in alignment. I have seen so many mouth and jaw issues cause neck and back problems. Once the horse is comfortable begin working in and around the mouth. Start with the nostrils, corners of the mouth, gums, soft palette and tongue. Place your hand in the bars of the horse's mouth where there are no teeth. Be careful with geldings that still have their wolf teeth as these can be very sharp.
Bubble Gum Shoulder Exercise: Use the Bubble Gum shoulder exercise to bring your shoulders into alignment. Demonstration.
Notice Placement of stirrup bars: Placement of stirrup bars can be helpful to women's position and balance.
When saddling, always make a space for the horse's spine: Always lift padding up to the saddle to allow air and space for the horse's spine.
Blanket fitting: Tip for the day is to allow plenty of room for movement under your sheets and blankets.
Types of blankets and sheets: Tip for the day is to select and change sheets and blankets with conditions.
Stretching Exercises on the Ball: Use the ball to stretch at home everyday and you will notice a significant change in your riding. Your horse will appreciate your commitment to the stretches.
When there's a problem always look to the inside of the horse first: Always look to the internal systems of the horse first when there is a problem. Some typical problems and issues and how to approach it differently than with training techniques and gimmicks. Whether it's a young horse and everything is new, a trained horse that develops problems, a made horse that begins misbehaving or a horse that stops performing, always look to the nervous system for answers.
How should a healthy horse look? My tip for the day is learning to recognize a healthy horse. Take a few steps back and observe a horse standing either held or tied. Answer these questions: Does the horse have a peaceful expression in his/her eye? Is the horse breathing slowly and without nostril extension? Is there any visible tension in the body or appearance of this horse? Does the horse look like one whole package or is he/she broken up into many parts? From the side, does the horse have muscle definition without bulges? Is the horse's back lifted to its full potential? Does his coat shine and is it soft and supple? Are his feet round and trimmed in proportion with his body? Is his manure soft but formed? Are his ribs visible? Does he have hollow spots?
Safety stirrups: Consider riding with safety stirrups.
Check for body alignment in the saddle: Use a checklist on your own back for alignment in the saddle.
Women need to maintain an open knee position for best results: Keep your knees off the saddle and open for best flexibility and movement in the saddle.
About "Horses on RFD-TV" - A daily two-hour program block offering a wide-variety of training and event coverage to serve the entire equine industry. The nation's premiere trainers are featured weekly including Pat & Linda Parelli, Clinton Anderson, Linda Tellington-Jones, John Lyons, Dennis Reis, and Lynn Palm, among others. Dressage, Western, Rodeo and features from all major breed associations and shows satisfy the demands of the horse owner, and horse lover. Baxter Black contributes cowboy poetry & humor. Campfire Cafe cooks on the trail, under an open fire. Horses on RFD-TV broadcasts weeknights at 4pm (eastern) and again at 10pm, with weekend repeats.
Watch it on:
Direct TV - Channel 379
Dish Network - 9409
Mediacom Cable
NCTC Cable
HORSE ENTHUSIAST
FEEDBACK REQUEST
About RFD Communications, Inc. Based in Dallas, Texas, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving rural America and agriculture. Programming is produced and uplinked via Ku-Band satellite G-11 from studios and facilities leased from Primedia Productions, in Carrollton, Texas. Distribution includes DISH Network, DIRECTV, Mediacom, and NCTC cable systems.
Previous Tips:
Saddle Padding
Neutral Pelvic Position in the Saddle
Neutral Pelvic Position While in Motion
Stretching Hip Flexors
Stretching before Mounting
Stretching before Mounting 2
How to Mount Safely
Using Protective Headgear
Fitting Protective Headgear
Calming the Anxious Horse
Mouth-Related and Dental Issues
Take a Holistic Approach
Protecting the Legs in Work
Cleaning the Horse's Head
English Saddle Fitting
Western Saddle Fitting
How to Promote a Horse's Healthy Back
Rider Shoulder Alignment Exercise
Loosening Hips using a Chair
Loosening Hips Lying on the Floor
Finding Neutral Pelvis
Maintaining Pelvis Position Mounted
HOME | TOP
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