...Arab International University The Arabian Horses Grace to Other Breeds By: Khaled HAMADMAD Damascus, Syria 2011-2012 1 Do the Arabian Horses have preferences over the rest of the other breeds? Arabian Horses were an essential part of producing and breeding the most famous horses in the present day. 2 Outlines: 1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Origin of the Arabian Horses 3.1. In Science of History 3.2. In myths and theories 3.3. Arabian Horses in Arabian Peninsula 4. Arabian Horses Characteristics 5. Arabian Horses lineage 6. Influence on other horse breeds 7. Arabian Horses spreading out 7.1. Spread to Europe 7.2. Spread to North America 8. Thoroughbred 9. The Arabian Horses today 10. Famous Arabian Horses 3 1. Abstract And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle. On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins. I establish thee as one of the Glories of the Earth... I give thee flight without wings." From Ancient Bedouin Legend The image of a great black Arabian stallion, floating along the beach, nose to the wind, tail flagging, caught the attention of audiences with the release of The Black Stallion. The star of this film, Cass Ole, a purebred black Arabian stallion, brought the charisma of the Arabian horse to people worldwide with his flowing mane and proud head. Arabians have existed for centuries to insure that generations...
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...method that puts me on live horses. Once you learn it, you usually can find good horses to bet right out of the program without spending an enormous amount of time handicapping. These quick ratings are based upon early speed and final time. Early speed because these horses have an advantage in harness racing over those horse that close. I then factor...
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... Horseback riding or just horse riding is the skill of driving, riding, vaulting or steeple-chasing with horses. Since time immemorial, horse riding (also referred to as equestrianism) has been an important aspect of human culture. In the last centuries, it was done mostly for utilitarian purposes such as work, warfare and transportation. In the present, horse riding is most commonly for recreational activities. Many people who like riding horses do it either for fun or for competition purposes (Kate 24). About 30 million people in America ride horses every year. However, there are approximately 2500 cases of riders who are below the age of 25 years being admitted to hospitals every year due to cases of horse riding injuries (Michael 201). A good number of these injuries are those related to head and brain. The risk of injuries in horseback riding is significantly greater than in bicycle riding. They occur because some of the activities like jumping are very risky since horses can be as heavy as 1500 pounds, move as fast as 30 miles per hour, and can stand as tall as 3 meters. Most of these injuries result when the horse falls off, or the horse rider is thrown forward and lands on his/her head or striking their heads on a nearby object like poles. Some of the factors which may increase the chances of falling and causing injuries to the riders are like slippery footing, bareback riding or green horse, and the height from which the horse rider falls will determine how severe...
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...Saving Horses from Slaughter Finding a perfect horse is nearly impossible, they have flaws just like humans. This does not mean that they should be mistreated or even slaughtered. For the past year, I have been involved in saving horses from neglect and slaughter. As a result of this, the number of horses slaughtered each year has reduced, needy horses have been placed in wonderful homes, and a vast amount of people have become aware horse slaughter. The first effect that saving horses from slaughter has had to me is that the amount of horses slaughtered each year has reduced. Each year tens of thousands of horses are killed for their meat. It is considered a delicacy in countries including: China, Italy, Belgium, Mexico, and Japan. While there are many other countries that eat horse meat, these five countries are the top consumers. Horse slaughter is illegal in the United States of America, but it not illegal for the horses to be exported to other countries. Within the past few years, kill buyers have made it possible to save horses that are headed to slaughter. The more horses that I can buy and save is one less horse that is slaughtered. There are several groups all of the...
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...Horses are known to be some of the most beautiful animals in the world. This species are used not only for work but also for pets. They are very unique in their anatomy, classification, lifestyle, and lines of evolutionary descent. But they also can relate to some other ungulates in their habitat and behavior. The anatomy and physiology of a horse is very different compared to other species of animals. Horses have ergots and chestnuts on the medial aspect of all four limbs. Ergots are located on the palmar and plantar surfaces of the fetlock joint. Ergots are thought to be the remnants of digits in the horse. Chestnuts are thought to be remnants of carpal and tarsal pads in the horse. Compared to other animals, horses have seven cervical vertebrae,...
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...River horses are a symbol of a dramatic change about to happen. Change happens with the land family multiple times throughout the book and every time that happens a horse comes into the picture either before or after. Mostly, the horses seem to come before a negative change that will determine what the rest of the story will be like. One thing that Rueben dreams about is horses and his dreams usually tell what is going to happen later in the book. One of the dreams that Rueben has is when he dreams about seeing a dead horse in the river and with fog all around. This is just before Davy shoots Finch and Basca. In this case the horse isn't alive...
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...The Horse Exciting and extroverted, vivid and animated, the Horse is the life of any party he attends. He is bursting with energy, always looking for the next place to kick up his heels and hang loose. He entertains friends and strangers alike with his humor and appeal. Years of the Horse Horse Years are seventh in the cycle, following the Snake Years, and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Horse Year actually begins. 1906*1918*1930*1942*1954*1966*1978*1990*2002 THE SIGN OF THE HORSE Horse people are extemporaneous and quick-witted. They are quite intelligent and use their practicality to their advantage in their businessand personal lives. Their sharpness makes them quick to pick up new skills and are able to handle many tasks at one time. However, this ambition can be harmful because Horse people often don’t finish what they start for fear of missing out on the next big challenge. Horses are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded. They are good friends to have and will always be honest with you. Although they are good confidants, Horse people do enjoy their alone time and are usually independent people. They can struggle with obstinance and self-centeredness, which can lead to a flare of the temper if they don’t get their way. Usually, after an episode or temper-tantrum a Horse can feel remorse, yet not all people will be able to forgive their reaction...
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...The Heavenly Horses Exhibit: Two Thousand Years of Chinese and Japanese Equine Art which runs from June 14, 2014 to February 22, 2015 at the Bowers Museum chronicles approximately two thousand years of aesthetic representations of the horse in Chinese and Japanese culture. The prominence of the horse to Chinese and Japanese art, on the one hand, demonstrates the extent to which the horse functions as a crucial element of these societies, both on a practical level, present in the lives of these people, and on the level of the symbolic, representing various norms and motifs fundamental to these societies. The choice of the horse as object for artistic representation demonstrates the aesthetic beauty of the horse, making it such a consistent choice for the themes of artists from these cultures. From another perspective, however, these two points are thoroughly interrelated in the long tradition...
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...barrel race have one goal and that’s to win first. It’s not as easy as it is said . It requires a lot of work and critical decisions both in choosing the prospect-training and competing. And where thousandths of a sec can be the difference between winning first or second…. Every decision can be the difference between winning and losing. Since horses are animals and not machines it can be a challenging task to pick the perfect prospect. But there are some guidelines that can be followed to help with the daunting decision.. Everyone has their criteria rather it be Pedigree, conformation color past performers and those things help but I feel that sometimes we get stuck on one certain trait and a lot of good horses are overlooked or you choose one based on pedigree and it doesn’t live up to the pedigree. Or you choose because of good looks and everyone likes to ride a good-looking horse and since we only saw the good looks we might miss the fact that they don’t have the disposition to make a good barrel horse. We need to keep our emotions out of the process of choosing and look at the horse as a whole strong points and flaws as well most horses have flaws you just have to ask yourself if it’s a flaw you can live with. Sometimes the strengths or flaws won’t show up until you’re on the road and really competing. And then you might discover that your horse has the heart and grit that the great horses posses That winning determination. Or you might get one that just doesn’t...
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...caldene rider ellen whita...advertise hereplace your ad sell a horse advertise your equine business loan a horse Find on horsemart Horses(2627) Horseboxes & Trailers(606) Equipment(1129) Services(154) Pets & Livestock(3) Property(940) Stallions at Stud(37) Equestrian News All horses for sale Sell a horse Young Riders fund Equestrian Shop Avoid Online Scams Horse Breeds Business Advertising Private Advertising costs Team Caldene rider Ellen Whitaker explains the importance of approaching a course of show jumps safely and correctly Monday 18 May 2009 Riding A Show Jumping Course Jumping a course of fences is all about putting into practice the hours spent schooling on the flat and pole work. They should all start to come into play now. The next step is to tackle a course of small fences. Your confidence here is vital, if you are not fully in control and committed to jumping you will be sending mixed signals to your horse and he will not do what you are trying to ask him to do. It is only when you are sure in your own mind and your horse is ready that it is time to tackle a course. Jumping a few small courses at home is a must if you plan to take your horse to a competition, not only because you are getting him used to it but also that you are not surrounded by the public which could put you and your horse off. Taking your horse round a course of fences at home also means that you will...
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...people have for horses have been around for centuries. There are many breeds of horses; the most popular is the Quarter Horse. Over the years a smaller breed of the Quarter Horse has emerged, the Quarter Pony. There is certain criteria a Quarter Horse must have, the Quarter Pony must meet certain criteria, and since the Quarter Pony comes from the Quarter Horse breed the two are alike and different. Even though the Quarter Pony is a small replica of the Quarter Horse, the Quarter Horse is one of the most recognized horse breeds in America. The Quarter Horse has certain criteria it must have to be considered for registration with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). The following is some of the AQHA regulations that are required (AQHA, 2011). The horse must be 14.2 Hands High (HH) or taller, but not over 15.3 HH, must be from a bloodline of registered Quarter Horses (mother and father must be registered with the AQHA), the horse must be one of the 17 basic Quarter Horse coat colors, and must be tall, muscular, lean, and fast. The quarter Pony has certain criteria it must meet to register with the International Quarter Pony Association (IQPA). The following is some of the IQPA regulations that are required (IQPA, 2011). The horse is required to be under 14.2 HH and over 11.2 HH, must come from one parent that is registered with the AQHA (the mother or father must be registered with the AQHA), the horse does not have to be one of the 17 basic Quarter Horse coat colors...
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...At Grass Philip Larkin Summary The poet is observing two race horses in retirement and imagining their racing careers. It is interesting that Larkin doesn’t mention the word ‘horse’, though he mentions so many aspects of horses that he doesn’t need to use the term ‘horse’. In the first stanza, he looks at two horses at twilight. His eye finds it hard to see the outline of the horses in the twilight. It is when the wind blows at the tail of each horse that he sees their outline. One of the horses is moving while the second horse stands there motionless. Then the moving horse stands still like the other and there is no way of distinguishing them in the twilight. The words ‘cold shade’ and ‘distressed’ create a disturbing atmosphere. These words may imply the death that soon awaits the old, retired horses. In the second stanza Larkin introduces a flashback. The poet guesses that these old looking horses were famous fifteen years ago as racehorses. He imagines that they won various Cups. Memories of these afternoons are ‘faint’ or faded now. He guesses that whatever races they won, the total winning distances achieved by the two racehorses in various races was less than twenty-four horse-lengths. These winning distances turned the horses into celebrities of the racetrack, ‘fabled them’. Their racing names that were carved on various cups and slogans/brands are now faded. In the third stanza the flashback continues. Larkin’s imagination pictures the colorful...
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...Preparing a Horse to Ride (Informational) Why does it take so long to get a horse ready to ride? Grooming is an essential part of the process. The whole purpose of cleaning the horse off before it is ridden is to make sure there is no dirt, cuts, or injuries on the skin and to keep your tack clean and well maintained. It isn’t healthy to wash a horse off with soap and water all the time, as it dries out the skin and hair. If the dirt is allowed to stay on the skin it will begin to look bad and may also cause crud. It’s not just about the ride, it’s about the proper care and health of your animal. It takes time to groom a horse and adjust the tack correctly, so the horse is comfortable and willing to work. Tack that is not properly adjusted can cause injuries to the horse and rider. The steps one takes in the process of preparing the horse to ride needs to flow in a specific order to save time in the long run. Following the steps that are prepared below will also help to create an everlasting bond between horse and rider. Begin by gathering all the necessary supplies that are needed and bring them to the location where the horse will be stationed for the grooming and tacking process. It’s convenient to have all of the grooming supplies in one container, make making sure everything needed in is in the container to begin with so there won’t be a need to take the ever so annoying trip back to the tack room for forgotten items. The container should include: a hard...
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...AtlanticRider.com? Atlanticrider.com describes itself as “Atlantic Canada's most comprehensive online resource for the horse enthusiast: news, events, classifieds, forum, and directory!” Its market comprises primarily horse owners, along with the people who work with, ride and love horses. In terms of the demographics of the market segment AtlanticRider.com is targeting, the bulk of horse owners are mature adults aged between 40-50. This is the most frequent age to own a horse for two main reasons: this age group is more able to afford the cost of owning/maintaining a horse compared to younger generations and people between 40-50 are still physically fit, able to ride a horse, unlike the majority of the older generations. Also the majority of horse owners are women (77% of the market). Horses may be for personal use or use by children or other family members, however AtlanticRider is targeting primarily owners since this segment has the financial resources of interest to advertisers selling horses, horse gear or services. Most horse riders in Canada live in rural areas, e.g. Saskatchewan, BC, and Alberta. These provinces are filled with mountains and nature, which align with a horse’s natural habitat, more than provinces like Ontario and Quebec, although these provinces also have forests and open land. Further, the cost of owning, sheltering and taking care of horses is much less expensive in rural areas, compared to urban areas such as Toronto –due to the availability and cost of...
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...for certain conditions in the horse. When done properly, the AAEP considers pin firing an acceptable form of therapy. (Editor's note: In 2006, the AAEP updated its position on pin firing to read: “Thermocautery may have therapeutic value for certain conditions in the horse. When applied judiciously and in conjunction with appropriate analgesia and aftercare, the AAEP considers the modality an acceptable form of therapy in cases that have proven refractory to conventional treatment.”) Pin firing is a therapy that uses a small, red-hot probe to cause cauterization (burning) of tissue in horses with chronic injuries to produce an abundant, serous inflammatory process. As opposed to other inflammation processes such as infections or bruising, serum has little or no fibrin (clotting material) or cellular content and does not coagulate. Firing causes maximal exudation, or oozing, and minimal tissue degeneration. The flooding of serum seems to flush out any chronic irritation, and it does not displace old scar tissue. Firing is done more often in racehorses than in other performance horses, and has been used for more than a century in conditions of recurring injuries such as a splint, curb, or chronic bowed tendon. The process is performed under sedation and local anesthesia, and the pain inflicted is fairly short-lived and usually well-tolerated by the patient. Here is a typical example of the cycle of a horse which warrants pin firing. A Standardbred horse might, in horseman's terms,...
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