Dear Polocrosse Friends, welcome to the exciting world of International Polocrosse.
Polocrosse is most probably the most exciting Horse sport you will find in the Equestrian world. I therefore invite you to browse through this very exciting web site to familiarize yourself with Polocrosse especially if you have not participated in Polocrosse before. continue reading…
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A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs (you’ll see the dogs in the background watching). Very, very bad decision. The hunter got off the mule with his rifle and decided to shoot in the air to scare away the lion, but before he could get off a shot the lion charged in and decided he wanted a piece of those dogs. With that, the mule took off and decided HE wanted a piece of that lion. That’s when all hell broke loose for the lion. As the lion approached the dogs, the mule snatched him up by the tail and started whirling him around. Banging its head on the ground on every pass. Then he dropped it, stomped on it and held it to the ground by the throat. The mule then got down on his knees and bit the thing all over a couple of dozen times to make sure it was dead, then whipped it into the air again, walked back over to the couple (that were stunned in silence) and stood there ready to continue his ride as if nothing had just happened. Fortunately, even though the hunter didn’t get off a shot, his wife got off these four pictures.
Clint Anderson
Buy a horse that will build your confidence when you first get into the horse business. When people who are just getting started end up buying the wrong horse, things go downhill in a hurry. I can’t tell you how many people buy their first horse, get into trouble, get bucked off, fall off, lose their confidence, sell the horse, sell their saddle, sell the trailer and never want to ride a horse again! Let me save you some trouble right now – buy a horse that will give you confidence. Don’t buy a horse based on emotions because all of those emotions aren’t going to mean a thing when you’re getting drug down the road by that shiny Thoroughbred or when that green-broke filly throws you head first into the dirt. Instead, buy a horse that’s seasoned and uses the thinking side of his brain. Remember, horses teach people, and then people teach horses.
By Terri Fisher, Equine Connections:
Eyebright is one of my favourite herbs, I have used it as a tea, eyewash and capsules at the first sign of an eye problem. It is an antibacterial and astringent herb, effective in maintaining the health of the optical system.
It is very good for treating a variety of eye problems, conjunctivitis, cataract formation, ulcers, weak eyesight, eye strain and to help remove cysts caused by chronic eye inflammation. Eyebright will strengthen all parts of the eye and provide elasticity to the nerves and optic devices responsible for sight.
Eyebrights antiseptic properties fight infections in the eye. Externally it can be used as a lotion or drops for the eyes or as a compress.
Herbal Compresses are made by soaking a clean cotton cloth in a strong herbal tea and applying it as hot as possible to the affected area. The heat engages the activity of the herbs and opens the pores of the skin for fast assimilation. Alternating hot and cold compresses are also successful therapies, to stimulate nerve function, circulation, veins and capillaries. The hot compress should contain the herbs; the cold compress should be plain.
Steep herbs in an egg cup, open 2 capsules into the cup fill with boiling water to make a strong tea. Strain only the liquid off. Make fresh every day to be used as an eye wash or drops.
Internally it is great to stimulate the liver and can be fed for nasal congestion, catarrh, sinusitis and other congestive states.
Added to the feed give 30-40 grams daily.
Always consult a veterinarian for eye injuries or problems.
Be Well
Terri Fisher
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By: Dr. Michael Johnson
The Oklahoma wind was so cold on that early March day, I was just mad at it. Felt like that stiff breeze had a pair of pliers just squeezing like the dickens on the tips of my ears. We had arrived early but the vast parking lot of the church was already jammed. And they had all come ” hundreds of them ” all had come to say good-bye to the Mighty Warrior.
I don’t think I can go to the roping Sunday, I told my friend, Sharon. I have to go to a funeral the day before, and well it’s going to be rough. And I told her about him. continue reading…
Chris Irwin
Have you ever heard the equestrian term of using our riding “aids” when describing the use of the seat, legs, spurs, hands, whip, bridle, etc, etc, with regards to control of the horse? At first, it seems a bit far-fetched, perhaps just another sugar coated contradiction of terms to refer to someone as “aiding” a horse when we see them using various means of “pressure” to control a horse. In fact, whether a rider uses his or her various body parts and tools of the trade as “aids” or as “weapons” depends entirely upon their knowledge and skill with regards to how they “get through” to the horse and what the message truly is that they are sending to the horse. continue reading…
By Don Blazer
It’s a shame about dressage. Or at least to me it is.
I always thought of it as such a “pure” thing; such a “beautiful thing; harmony in union.”
For me, Dressage was practiced by those who wanted “art with horses.”
It was for horsemen and women who wanted to take a horse to his maximum performance ability, suppleness, flexibility, balance and grace. It was a work of art between a rider and a horse, and that is all that it had to be.
It was, but it is no more.
Dressage: a noun, French, originally meaning “basic dressing.”
The basic dressing was applied to all horses and at all levels and that was the extent of it. It was done with any horse that a nobleman (and only noblemen could afford both the luxury of a horse and the time to develop its gaits, grace, balance, suppleness and flexibility) saw fit to ride.
The idea originally was not to compare horses, but to enjoy the development of a single horse’s unique talents.
One horse and one rider, being all they could be.
And that was the original goal. continue reading…
Every year about this time we get brief glimpses of spring. With every brief glimpse comes the realization that it is time to get our horses ready for the up coming riding season when a large percentage of horse owners engage in the majority of their activities. Dentists and farriers alike refer to this time of year as the “Spring Rush”. This article will provide you with a Horseman’s Dental Checklist to help you determine if your horse needs to see the dentist. As a horse owner, it is my belief that annual dental maintenance is the key to consistent function, condition and performance. As a horse dentist, just like the feet, teeth continually grow; as it is with hooves, it is easier to regularly maintain good teeth than it is to continually chase after and repair continue reading…
Organized in Holland by the Dutch Polocrosse association over the week-end of 5-6th June it was a very pleasant competition, run smoothly and efficiently by the Dutch contingent. The sun was present all week-end and riders were able to enjoy a ride in the nearby Velhuwe nature reserve before the games occurred on Saturday and Sunday. The first game pitted France against Germany which the french team won, then a game opposing Holland against Norway won by the dutch. In the afternoon France met and won against Norway and Germany won against Holland. Sunday saw a game opposing Germany and Norway, won by the Germans and the last game highlight of the Sunday was France against Holland won 15-7 by the french side. continue reading…
France winner of the 4nations polocrosse Cup Holland
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Last weekend the 4 nations polocrosse cup took place at the “Dop heets Del” in Kootwijkerbroek, Holland. The “best” players from France, Germany, Norway and Holland played against each other in sunny Kootwijkerbroek. This as a preparation for the World Cup in 2011 in the UK.
Exciting games were played, starting with the first game on Saturday France vs Germany. It was immediately clear that the Germans had a very strong men’s section who played as a real team and their no.1 player Max Scheller played brilliant and scored most of the goals for the Germans. But also the German ladies section played strong and played as a real team. Their defense against the strong Henson horses was good. continue reading…
Every now and again you can’t help thinking about the score.
You know you’re supposed to be thinking about your game plan, your next move, and your Right Focus.
But your mind is betraying you. continue reading…
