There are endurance rides worldwide in two main types of long-distance riding: competitive trail riding and endurance rides. In an endurance ride, the winning horse is the first one to cross the finish line while stopping periodically to pass a veterinary check
Loose surface and very uneven. Things to consider: bruising and puncture wounds are common, twisting of the limbs due to uneven ground.
The German agricultural engineer Christoph Müller became a farrier for a special reason, he wanted to have more insight into this profession.
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Never Stop Learning - Doug Corey is an approved tester for the American Farrier's Association and shares his extensive knowledge on how to become a successful farrier in the USA.
Carl O’Dwyer, a renowned master farrier, has been shoeing horses for over 50 years and has the same passion for the job as he did when he started out in his early 20’s.
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A ball sport played on horseback
A western sport with explosive turns and acceleration
High speed games on horseback
The pre-industrial motor
A sport based on the skills of cowboys
Enjoy the companionship of a horse
Cowboys ride a bucking horse with one hand
The highest expression of horse training
The art of riding in harmony with the horse
The equestrian triathlon
In hand showing of a horse
Riding a horse over a set of fences as quickly and skillfully as possible
The exhibitor is judged on how well he or she exhibits the horse
Carriage driving with one, a pair, or four horses
A relaxed western style competition
VET controlled long-distance races
Well-balanced racing with a sulky
Long Icelandic traditions of riding horse transport
A contest on the combination of speed, endurance and jumping ability
A scope to keep up with hounds over any country
Hunting with horses and dogs
The Western form of dressage
World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) team member and second-generation farrier says, “It’s
better for everyone in the industry if we learn from each other.”
Jörgen Nordqvist is a farrier and teacher in Sweden. He started young, became an expert in shoeing trotters and made a remarkable switch in his career
Classical dressage evolved from cavalry movements and training for the battlefield, and has since developed into the competitive dressage seen today. The horses have a characteristically balanced nature as they originate from the classic Spanish work horse.
Grip should be optimised on pavement/tarmac as a steel shoe can be very slippy on these types of surfaces. Also they can be very hard on the shoes wearing them out prematurely.
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