Western Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:56:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Flowing Feathers With A Mane to Match: The Gypsy Vanner https://yourhorsefarm.com/gypsy-vanner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gypsy-vanner Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:55:52 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37271 “What’s your dream horse?” This is the question I’m sure every horse-crazy little girl got as a child. There’s no way I can be the only one. I’ve thought long and hard about this one simple, yet intrinsically deep question. If money and geographical location were not an issue, what dream horse would you have?...

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]]> Turquoise: Protective Stone of the Horse https://yourhorsefarm.com/turquoise-protective-stone-of-the-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turquoise-protective-stone-of-the-horse Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:03:13 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37269 Google defines turquoise as “a semiprecious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue color, consisting of a hydrated hydroxyl phosphate of copper and aluminum.” This stone has been a long-time favorite of mine for two main reasons. First, I adore the colors of the stone as it reminds me of the natural world,...

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]]> What is Western Dressage? https://yourhorsefarm.com/what-is-western-dressage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-western-dressage Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:33:01 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37111 Western dressage has gained a lot of attention in the last few years. This up-and-coming discipline is perfect for those that ride stock horses, yet enjoy the traditional principles of dressage. It’s a sport for everyday horses and riders. The goal is to have a willing, safe, light, and useful horse, which is accomplished through...

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]]> Horses of the Wild West https://yourhorsefarm.com/horses-of-the-wild-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=horses-of-the-wild-west Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:33:09 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35439 The Wild West wouldn’t have been the same without horses. After all, every cowboy needs a trusty steed. Beginning after the Civil War and ending around 1895, the American Frontier was known for its pioneers, outlaws, and gunslingers. Similar to modern times, these folks had different breeds of horses. Each breed had a specific purpose....

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]]> 5 Native American Horse Breeds https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-native-american-horse-breeds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-native-american-horse-breeds Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:25:32 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35328 Cow pony, buffalo horse, mustang, and Indian pony are a few names that describe the horses Native Americans rode. They basically represent the same horse. The history of these animals is long and interesting. It’s said the Spanish brought them to the New World in the 1500s. These horses had Arabian, Barb, and Andalusian blood....

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]]> English Riding Tips for the Western Rider https://yourhorsefarm.com/english-riding-tips-for-the-western-rider/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=english-riding-tips-for-the-western-rider Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:11:25 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35110 However, when I later leased my first horse, a retired hunter jumper named Lady, I would soon discover the world of English riding. The young woman who owned Lady gave me her old English saddle and also gave me a few lessons in the riding style, which I would quickly grow to love. Even though...

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]]> The Wild Horses of Utah https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-wild-horses-of-utah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-wild-horses-of-utah Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:07:51 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34903 We drove about two and a half hours from our home to the Utah desert passing the Pony Express route on our way.  We were on a mission to see wild horses. Utah is home to 22 herds of wild horses.  The wild horses that live in this part of Utah are known as the...

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]]> English vs. Western Riding https://yourhorsefarm.com/english-vs-western-riding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=english-vs-western-riding Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:38:32 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34814 There are a ton of different riding disciplines across the United States. Most of them fall in the category of English or western riding. If you’re newer to horses, then you might be wondering which to try. It can be helpful to learn about the differences. And if still confused, why not give both a...

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