http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:05 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:44:50 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Rocker-Sheryl-Crow-urges-US-Government-to-stop-wild-horse-roundups?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Sheryl Crow, multiple Grammy Award winner, has joined other celebrities and more than 130 national organizations calling for a cessation of wild horse roundups. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has organized se... agriculture equine breeds news legal music horse breeds television Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Rocker-Sheryl-Crow-urges-US-Government-to-stop-wild-horse-roundups?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-an-easy-keeper?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Horses require plenty of upkeep. Still, some equines may be called easy keepers. What is an easy keeper? An easy keeper, to an equestrian or barn manager, is a horse who maintains weight easily. An easy keeper tends to keep weight on wit... educational horse care veterinary equestrian terms Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-an-easy-keeper?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Why-dont-equestrians-ride-or-drive-zebras?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Did you ever wonder why equestrians don’t generally ride zebras? Why don’t you ever seem to see zebras pulling carriages or carts? Can zebras be trained to drive or work under saddle? Equestrians have tried to domesticate zebras, ... educational equine breeds training slideshows horse racing Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:14:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Why-dont-equestrians-ride-or-drive-zebras?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Equestrian-Terms-101-What-is-a-zorse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner “A horse is a horse, of course, of course.” Can’t you just hear the Mr. Ed theme song? A horse may be a horse, but what is a zorse? A zorse is a hybrid equine, which results from the breeding of a horse and a zebra. Zorses t... educational equine breeds foaling breeding veterinary horse breeds equestrian terms Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Equestrian-Terms-101-What-is-a-zorse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-zonkey?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Equine cross-breeding terms may be enough to drive a person a little wonky. What is a zonkey? A zonkey is a hybrid equine, which results from the mating of a zebra and a donkey. A zonkey may also be called a debra, donbra, donkra, zeass, zeba... educational equine breeds breeding veterinary horse breeds equestrian terms Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:23:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-zonkey?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-NTRA-Hall-of-Fame-trainer-Bobby-Frankel-dies-at-68?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse racing trainer Bobby Frankel died Monday, November 16th, of complications from lymphoma. Bobby Frankel had battled  from leukemia as well. At the time of his deat... news horse racing Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:37:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-NTRA-Hall-of-Fame-trainer-Bobby-Frankel-dies-at-68?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-warmblood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner All horses are warm-blooded animals. However, certain equines may belong to breed registries known as warmbloods. What is a warmblood horse? A warmblood horse is a mid-weight, athletic horse whose pedigree likely includes a historic cro... educational equine breeds foaling breeding draft horses horse breeds equestrian terms Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:08:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-warmblood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-hot-blood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner A hot-blooded person may be extra excitable. What about equines? What is a hot-blooded horse? Hot-blooded horses are usually leaner breeds of equines that most often are descended from the Far East. Most hot bloods possess Arabian horse ances... educational endurance horse breeds equestrian terms Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:59:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-hot-blood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-cold-blood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Horses are mammals, which makes them warm-blooded vertebrates.  So what is a cold-blooded horse? A cold-blooded horse is a warm-blooded creature. Heavy-duty draft horses and several small, but stocky, ponies may be called cold bloods. Be... educational equine breeds driving draft horses horse breeds equestrian terms Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:43:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-cold-blood?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d15-New-venture-to-offer-presexed-equine-semen-in-2010?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Horse breeders may choose foal gender in advance? Beginning in 2010, horse breeders may be able to purchase pre-screened, sexed equine semen for artificial insemination. According to recent reports, a joint venture between Equine Reproduction... foaling breeding veterinary research Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:43:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d15-New-venture-to-offer-presexed-equine-semen-in-2010?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Equestrian-Terms-101-What-is-a-broodmare?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner If a mare is a female horse, then what is a broodmare? A broodmare, quite simply, is a female horse that is used for breeding. A broodmare most often is kept exclusively for the purpose of producing equine offspring, or foals, although som... educational foaling breeding veterinary equestrian terms Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:09:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Equestrian-Terms-101-What-is-a-broodmare?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Ohios-Jessica-Johnson-wins-2009-AQHA-AllAround-Amateur-World-Championship-November-13th?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Young Jessica Johnson, of Pickerington, Ohio, rode to victory at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)  World Championships in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this week. Riding her nine-year-old black Quarter Horse gelding, Royality in... horse shows youth news equitation driving hunter/jumper Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:35:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Ohios-Jessica-Johnson-wins-2009-AQHA-AllAround-Amateur-World-Championship-November-13th?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-bombproof-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner "That horse is the bomb.” A bombproof horse is a blessing indeed, particularly for beginning riders. What is a bombproof horse? A bombproof horse is a well-trained equine that is not easily rattled, having a calm temperam... educational youth equestrian terms Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-bombproof-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-rearing?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Rearing horse photo by B. Sandman (Wikipedia Commons - public domain) Although rearing children may be the process of training youngsters to become responsible and well-disciplined individuals, rearing horses can be quite undisciplined and dangerous... educational safety training equestrian terms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:43:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-rearing?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-maiden-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Quarter Horse at Hunter Show by LochNessDonkey (Wikipedia Commons - public domain) Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Micr... educational horse shows breeding horse racing equestrian terms Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:07:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-maiden-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Jersey-woman-sues-NYPD-for-horse-bite?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Dineen Rudd, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against the New York City police department. The woman claims one of the NYPD mounted patrol horses bit her on the arm last summer, causing permanent damage. Just outside Porky’... news legal police horses Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:29:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Jersey-woman-sues-NYPD-for-horse-bite?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Bloodhorsecom-to-host-Zenyatta-jockey-Mike-Smith-on-November-17th-for-Talkin-Horses-podcast?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Jockey Mike Smith (on Zenyatta) after winning the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)  Got a question for Hall of Fame thoroughbred horse racing jockey Mike Smith?Mike Smith (44), winner of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classi... news horse racing Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:40:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Bloodhorsecom-to-host-Zenyatta-jockey-Mike-Smith-on-November-17th-for-Talkin-Horses-podcast?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-live-cover?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Famous Thoroughbred racehorse and stallion Man o'War (1920)(Wikipedia Commons - public domain) Equine breeders, particularly those specializing in Thoroughbreds, may insist upon a live cover, or natural cover.What is a live cover?Live cover is t... educational equine breeds legal foaling breeding horse racing veterinary horse breeds equestrian terms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:08:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-live-cover?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-length?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner Horse racing photo by Jarrett Campbell (2008) (Wikipedia Commons - public domain) Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Micro... educational horse racing equestrian terms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-a-length?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-the-near-side-of-a-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner The near side of a young horse(Photo copyrighted by Nickers and Ink.)  Popular culture enthusiasts know about The Far Side, a sarcastic cartoon series by Gary Larson. Did you know, however, that riding horses have both a far side and a near... educational safety horse anatomy equestrian terms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:33:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equestrian-Terms-101--What-is-the-near-side-of-a-horse?cid=exrss-Equestrian-Examiner