Jane Savoie is one of the most recognized names in dressage, and for a good reason. Her accomplishments and the breadth of her influence are impressive. She has been a member of the United States Equestrian Team and has competed for the US in Canada, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany.
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This month, I want to address the critical but often aimless portion of everyone’s workout known...
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What happens if your horse is bit by a rattlesnake? I asked Dr. Nicola Pusterla of the School of Veterinary Medicine at U.C. Davis this question and others.
Where do snake bites usually occur on the horse’s body?
Because of the inquisitive nature of horses, bites usually occur on the muzzle and head of the horse.
It seems like the long, hot summer gets longer and hotter every year. Didn’t it start in May this year? I have a prescription for searing-temperature-liability relief: Get thee, and thy horse, to the mountains! Southern California boasts absolutely amazing mountain regions. One is the San Gorgonio Wilderness, which is a very early wilderness area in the United States.
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We often hear something along these lines from rider, “I don’t have any interest in haute école, so why should I care about the work in hand?”
The question may come from a trail rider who can’t imagine that high school riding has any relevance to a day in the woods with their horse, or from a hunter or jumper rider who finds all dressage irritatingly slow.