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During my trip to ride on the Big Island, I was able to explore Parker Ranch on horseback. It is a vast, working ranch in the shadow of Mauna Kea volcano. Tens of thousands of cattle roam the ranch under a big blue sky dotted with constantly moving clouds. The ranch is located in Waimea, cowboy country ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/130/An-Interview-with-Sandra-L-Olsen-PhD.html 2008-07-21T17:16:23Z

Part 1: Life as a Zooarchaeologistby, Jessica CreaneSandra Olsen wanted to be an archeologist since the third grade. “I loved dinosaurs, like most kids, so I wanted to be a paleontologist. But then in college I took classes in Zooarchaeology,” the study of animal remains from archaeological sites. ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/119/McCulloch-Peaks-Mustang.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

“A Colorful Horse in a Colorful Spot”The McCulloch Peaks Mustangs roam a designated area established in 1971 of 109,814 acres of colorful badlands and sage covered prairie. This herd area, The McCulloch Peaks Wild Horse Management Area, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It’s surprising ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/80/Natural-Horsemanship.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

By Kelly SiglerI was sitting in my house getting ready to pack George into my trailer and head out for a jumping lesson when a sudden storm popped up. I looked outside to see what was going on with our crazy Texas weather, and saw a mini twister slithering it’s way through my pasture. It picked up ...

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In a recent interview, Diana Madaras tells us what drives her to paint animals and help them through her charity “Art for Animals.”When I returned from that trip, the desire to paint was so strong that I knew I had to change my life and began plans to sell my marketing company. In 1996, three years ...

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An unlikely warrior, Neda is charming, charismatic, articulate, pro-active and relentless in reaching the widest audience possible to share the news of her foundation and its purpose. Founded in 1997 in order to educate the public about the options for wild horses, Return to Freedom is a non-profit wild ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/46/The-Icelandic-Horse.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

Photography by Elliot FramanThe horse is an integral part of the Icelandic nation. They came to Iceland with the Vikings around 900 AD. It is thought that they were descendents of the Mongolian ponies that were imported to Scandinavia. The story of the settling of the island is found in Landnamabok, ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/45/Therapeutic-Riding-in-Portland%2C-OR.html 2008-12-02T05:30:41Z

On her first visit to Forward Stride, she was so weak she could barely sit on the horse that the instructor brought out for her. As the weeks progressed, so did Emily. She became stronger and soon was able to sit on the horse throughout the entire lesson. Emily began eating again and sleeping through ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/44/The-Irish-Draught-Horse%3A-A-Horse-for-all-Seasons.html 2008-12-02T05:37:23Z

Photography by Elliot FramanSome of the best horsemen in the world have testified to the outstanding qualities of the Irish horse. The unique qualities of temperament, soundness and ability have been bred into the Irish Draught over hundreds of years of galloping across the Irish countryside. Thismakes ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/43/Life-on-the-George-Ranch.html 2008-12-02T05:39:42Z

As Lead Cowboy for almost seven years, I sat atop some of the finest bred American Quarter Horses that ever breathed air, and interpreted the history of Texas, and the George Ranch to thousands every year. As the crowds looked on, we also demonstrated life as the cowboy does it - in full partnershipwith ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/42/The-Fell-Pony%3A-A-Rare-English-Treasure.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

The Forest pony was particularly abundant in France, where cave men not only feasted on them, but also immortalized them in their Stone Age cave drawings. At that time England and France were connected by a land bridge, so not surprisingly similar remains are found in England as well. Eventually, as ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/39/The-Paso-Fino%3A-The-Horse-with-the-Fine-Step.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

reasons, but the most important is the smooth ride that is a result of their four beat lateral gait.”The birthright of every Paso Fino horse is its extremely quick, surefooted rhythmic gait. When my Paso Fino filly, Canela Vita, was born, I watched her struggle to her feet and take her first faltering ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/38/%22VolunTouring%22-on-Horseback-in-India.html 2008-12-02T05:45:46Z

RRI is pioneering adventure travel trips bring humanitarian aid to people in the beautiful and neglected villages of Rajasthan, in northern India. These trips are open to the public, meaning that those with an adventurous spirit and a desire to help others through service, can gain more than just ariding ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/37/The-Mangalarga-Marchador%3A-A-Rare-Breed.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

In the U.S., while the history has just started, every Marchador breeder or owner has their own story of how they fell in love. This journey, to bring a new breed to the U.S., is really a love story.The Mangalarga Marchador (MARCH A DOOR) is a breed that descends directly from Iberian stock. This gaited ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/29/An-Argentine-Polo-Experience.html 2008-12-02T05:41:33Z

by: Gwen RizzoArgentina is well-known for producing top polo talent of both the human and equine kind. Polo is treated as a national sport in Argentina and is widely followed among the locals. The Argentine polo season (October through December) is highlighted by the Triple Crown of Polo—the Tortugas, ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/28/Owning-a-Ranch.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

So, You Want to Own Your Own Ranch!This dream you're having is not as surprising as you might think. Usually, we hear it while we eat the evening meal. Guests have been horseback riding all day with a mission. The energy level is still sky-high. It's been an exciting day looking for uncooperative ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/47/Balancing-Horses-and-School%3A--Ben-Londo-Rodeo-Champion.html 2008-12-02T05:40:54Z

Twenty-two year old Londo not only talks the talk---he walks the walk. Being a champion while going to school at the same time requires a lot more than wearing a championship belt buckle and sporting a 10X Stetson. He's definitely a multi-tasker. Maintaining a 3.6 GPA at CalPoly in San Luis Obispo,he ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/26/Cowboy-Mounted-Shooting.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

Cowboy Mounted Shooting has become one of the fastest growing family equestrian sports in the country. Blending such disciplines as reining, barrel racing, and horsemanship, the fast-paced sport of mounted shooting requires teamwork between rider and horse.Using two .45 caliber revolvers and five rounds ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/27/Criollo-Horses-in-Uruguay.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

Originally used for war, the Criollo horse is the direct descendant of some of the best European horses, brought by the Spanish conquistadors to the New World during the 16th century. Natural selection under the harsh conditions of life in the vast South American plains gradually transformed this horse ...

http://www.equitrekking.com/Blogs/3/Expert-Equestrian-Articles.html/Blog/25/The-P.R.E.-Horse.html 2008-06-10T12:04:25Z

Focus on: The Andalusianby: Barbara ClarkThe origin and history of these beautiful creatures has a direct correlation to how they became what they are today. When you learn about this breed you are also learning about the history and culture that developed them.The P.R.E (Pura Raza Espanola) or PureSpanish ...