http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:11:08 -0700 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:24:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Encountering-rattlesnakes-with-your-horse?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner courtesy of CA Dept. Fish and Game Recently on a warm day my two kids were with me at the ranch. They played around my tack shed for close to an hour while I did ground work with my horse. When I returned to clean up the mess they had made, I disco... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:24:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Encountering-rattlesnakes-with-your-horse?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m8d5-The-Peninsula-has-its-first-Pony-Club-riding-center?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner The following press release was just sent to me and it is very exciting. With new land being donated to the preserve space on the peninsula and plans for extended riding trails, the future for equestrian sports in the SF bay area seems to be expan... Horses Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m8d5-The-Peninsula-has-its-first-Pony-Club-riding-center?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Peninsula-Humane-Society--SPCA-welcomes-their-new-lifesize-fiberglass-horse?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner New horse with employees S.Daugherty & D. Hanley  When the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA gets a call for a dangerous dog on the loose, the gloves go on and the rescuer goes out with a “business as usual” attitude. But wha... Horses Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:11:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Peninsula-Humane-Society--SPCA-welcomes-their-new-lifesize-fiberglass-horse?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Horse-whispering-demystified?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner The nice vision evoked from the title “horse whisperer” leant a powerfully romantic appeal to a quiet strong hero in a popular book and movie a few years back. The only problem was the term “horse whisperer” hasn’t done ... Horses Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:46:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Horse-whispering-demystified?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Keeping-your-hot-horse-cool?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner     Summer fun is around the corner and in my house, that means sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses strewn across tables, chairs and dressers. What can I say, I believe in taking precautions. And I don't just mean my human family, I like ... Horses Pet Health Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:45:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Keeping-your-hot-horse-cool?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Why-Parelli?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner photo courtesy of ParelliI have just returned from an exhilarating three day show at the 2009 Parelli Celebration Event in Reno, Nevada. As I sat taking notes and more notes a reoccurring vision kept running through my mind. I imagined the audie... parelli Natural horsemanship Mon, 18 May 2009 12:18:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Why-Parelli?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-San-Jose-mounted-police-unit-is-in-danger?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner San Jose Mounted police, Bobby, Chase, Reilly, and Decker (ridden by Ofcr’s. Dudolski, Carroll, Pauley, and Knight) At a time when national and statewide budget cuts handicap local outreach programs, the powers that be should be looki... Horses San Jose mounted police Mon, 11 May 2009 18:21:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-San-Jose-mounted-police-unit-is-in-danger?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Horse-collapses-and-dies-during-ride-on-preserve-today?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner Arastradero PreserveHikers and bikers looked sad and shocked coming up the Juan Bautiste de Anza trail this afternoon in Arastradero Preserve when they came upon a horse that had expired during a ride today. The 19 year old white leopard sp... Horses Sat, 09 May 2009 16:47:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Horse-collapses-and-dies-during-ride-on-preserve-today?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Do-you-know-someone-who-could-benefit-from-hippo-therapy?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner Rider at Halleck Creek Every morning Ian Libaire has to rely on his family members to help him dress. Ian is 25 years old but even the simplest things can be a challenge for him. He suffers with low vision, limited mobility, and impaired me... Horses hippo therapy Fri, 08 May 2009 18:09:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Do-you-know-someone-who-could-benefit-from-hippo-therapy?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Bay-area-horse-back-riding-summer-camps?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner It is almost summer and if you have kids that means planning summer activities. For me it means dragging my kids to the ranch everyday to help with chores or to stand around complaining about the heat and flies. The only time they enjoy going to the ... Horses Wed, 06 May 2009 20:29:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Bay-area-horse-back-riding-summer-camps?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Horse-trainer-profile--Robert-Gonzales?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner Robert Gonzales Trainer ProfileRobert GonzalesIn one of the glowing recommendation letters I read regarding Robert, his client mentioned he doesn’t look like a cowboy. I guess not much more than most Indians would. Robert grew up on a... Horses trainer profile Wed, 06 May 2009 19:19:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Horse-trainer-profile--Robert-Gonzales?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-My-horse-accepts-bribes-and-I-am-okay-with-that?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner  More and more often I am running into people with no experience on the training end of horsemanship deciding it is time for them to become the trainer. Armed with books, dvd’s and a stick with a string attached, they set to work. My hat... Wed, 06 May 2009 16:46:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-My-horse-accepts-bribes-and-I-am-okay-with-that?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Support-the-wild-Mustangs-with-Viggio-Mortensen?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner BLM Mustang Wild Mustangs have roamed the plains of America long before America became the United States. In 1971 Congress officially recognized the Mustang as  "living symbols the historic and pioneer spirit of the West. The Mustang herds... mustangs Wed, 06 May 2009 11:09:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Support-the-wild-Mustangs-with-Viggio-Mortensen?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Pony-riding-in-car?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner  I came across this video on line. It is interesting to say the least. I am trying to have a good sense of humor about it and I love that the little guy had a customized car but I am always skeptical of animals trained to act human. I don't real... Tue, 05 May 2009 17:53:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Pony-riding-in-car?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d5-10-unique-names-for-you-filly?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner AP photo/horseEarlier I posted an article with 10 cool gelding names and not to be forgotten our mares. I found 10 less common names, maybe they will inspire you.FraleyWrenPortiaTansyFreesiaCloverCricket RainWindPop or PoppyI personally like a long n... Tue, 05 May 2009 17:10:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d5-10-unique-names-for-you-filly?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d2-My-10-commandments-of-horse-ownership?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner ShahlazzarMy 10 commandments of horse ownership that I want my daughter to learn.     1. Never stop learning, your horse will appreciate it    2. Horses smell great    3. Your trainer is almost always... Sat, 02 May 2009 10:53:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d2-My-10-commandments-of-horse-ownership?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d1-SFPD-Mounted-Unit-still-serving-the-community-after-137-years?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner sf/police/war protests SFPD Mounted Unit, officially founded in 1872, is the second oldest in the country. Today I paid a visit to the this unit at their stable located in Golden Gate Park to talk about horses. I was expecting to find some cowboys s... SF mounted police Fri, 01 May 2009 12:25:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m5d1-SFPD-Mounted-Unit-still-serving-the-community-after-137-years?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Mystery-illness-kills-two-horses-in-Petaluma?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner Ring About a month ago, April Fletcher found two of her horses down in their 10 acre pasture in Petaluma. Her personal horse, Ring, a 24 y.o. she had had for 10 years and another family horse Angel, a 13 y.o. whom they had raised, were deathly ill... mystery illness Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:07:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Mystery-illness-kills-two-horses-in-Petaluma?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Is-the-135th-Kentucky-Derby-for-horse-lovers?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner AP photo/Garry Jones This being Derby Week, as in the Kentucky Derby, horses are in the news. The excitement is contagious and I have to admit, I feel the draw from the freneticness of it all.The first Kentucky Derby race was in 1875 and was won by ... kentucky derby races Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:27:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Is-the-135th-Kentucky-Derby-for-horse-lovers?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d28-10-Cool-names-for-a-gelding?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner AP photo/Charlie Riedel Chocolate Candy 10 Cool horse namesI set out to find 10 unique names for a gelding. This is the list I came up with. I chose names that wouldn't be cumbersome to say and could describe a horses' personality without b... gelding names Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:14:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9116-SF-Horses-Examiner~y2009m4d28-10-Cool-names-for-a-gelding?cid=exrss-SF-Horses-Examiner