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24/01/2024

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16/01/2024

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As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada, here are some tips to keep your horses safe from the American Association of Equine Practitioners:

http://www.equinechronicle.com/severe-winter-weather-tips/
Image courtesy of AAEP.

30/12/2023

- When my instructor repeats to me: ′′Straighten your shoulders and open your chest!” He’s not just teaching me how to stand up. He's teaching me that in life we should always walk straight and face problems head on.

- When my instructor asks me to lower my legs and keep them close to the horse, he teaches me that in life we do not allow distractions and that little is enough to deviate from his path.

- When my instructor tells me "Too much hand, don't hang on to the reins! "He teaches me to give and not to take, with the greatest respect of others.

- When he yells and repeats endlessly: "Look forward in the direction you want to go!” He teaches me the importance of setting goals and never losing sight of them to achieve them.

- When I ask to move up or do more and my instructor says I'm not ready, he teaches me that in life you must always respect your rhythm and never skip the steps.

- When I fall and get back up, I learn that there are always setbacks, times when we back up, but the important thing is to get up more determined than before.

- If I hold my breath during a ride and he jokingly tells me "breathe! You are purple!” I understand that you have to let your emotions flow in order to get rid of them.

- When at the end of the course I am happy with the work done and my instructor says to me′ ′Well done, thank your teacher′′ I know he is not referring to himself but to my horse.

- Now you, you who are watching a rider pass in the saddle, keep saying that riding is not a sport because it is the horse that does everything. I agree. Horse riding is not a sport. It is a life lesson.

25/12/2023

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As we look forward to the busy holiday weekend, make sure you're keeping an eye on possible temperature fluctuations. Consult your veterinarian if you're unsure about your horse's additional nutritional needs during the winter season.🐴❄️

24/12/2023

Always a great cause—
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The holiday season is the perfect time to show our appreciation for Thoroughbred lovers, like you, who do their part to ensure that every retired racehorse has a home and a purpose beyond the track. There are more than 20,000 Thoroughbreds born in the United States every year, and they average no more than four years at the track. But they have so much more to give when their racing careers are over. Thank you so much for your support! Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our mission.

TAKE2 was created to help provide bright futures for retired racehorses. More than 2,500 Thoroughbreds have competed across the country in the TAKE2 Hunter and Jumper divisions. More than 1,000 horses have made a smooth transition to a second career through our TAKE THE LEAD Program. You have contributed to a happy ending for every one of those horses.

If you'd like to make a gift to TAKE2 and TAKE THE LEAD this holiday season, you can donate online at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/take2-second-career-thoroughbred-program-inc/happy-holidays-to-our-take2-family, text FORTHEHORSES2023 to 44321, or send a check to TAKE2 to P.O. Box 21028, Floral Park, NY, 11002.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season,

Rick Schosberg, President
Andy Belfiore, Executive Director
Cinthia Ane McGreevy, Vice President
Pat Kelly, Treasurer
Board Members Adele Einhorn, Herb Oster, Michael Shanley, Patti Violette Taylor
Dionne Johnson, Bookkeeper
Kristen Mason, Aftercare Coordinator

23/12/2023

Something to never forget, something Bill Steinkraus said years ago---(Something like this)

"When you do well, people tend to praise you too lavishly. When you do badly, people tend to criticize you too harshly."

Basically "people", generally, don't know their ass from their elbow about much of anything. If you have a good day, good round, good show or event, good. Now go home and try to get better.

If you have a bad day, bad round, bad show or event, tough. Now go home and try to get better.

Ignore all the yada-yada-yada from the peanut gallery. What they think has no bearing on anything. Let THEM get on horses and go prove it if they know so damn much.

Do YOUR thing. It's the only thing over which you have control.

23/12/2023

Congratulations to Thoroughbred -Queen Of Corona
JC: Overthink. A thoroughbred saved from eminent death. KHJA Champion in the Beginner Hunters 2022. Champion in the Baby Green and 2’6” Thoroughbred Hunters 2023
High Point Horse in Baby Greens & Thoroughbred Hunters 2023

23/12/2023

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27/11/2023

Great article!

Thrush is a bacterial and fungal infection of the frog. Learn how to spot it, treat it and prevent thrush from becoming a chronic issue for your horse.