The Calgary Stampede is an annual July event with competitions for professional and amateur rodeo riders. The Wild Pony race was received with enthusiasm by an excited audience who turned out to watch teams of young rodeo athletes pitting their mettle against wily unbroke ponies. Love or hate it, the Stampede provides lots of action and the Wild Pony races are a fan favorite.
Back in 2011, my daughter and I attended an evening of the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m not a big rodeo fan, but local rodeos are a small affair and the opportunities to see a big event are rare. I’m also not a ...
As I write this the Calgary Stampede is in full swing. A few days after it began, a horse was killed during a chuckwagon race. It was an unfortunate occurrence but the injury was not something unusual for race horses. Chuckwagon ...
The Calgary Stampede has just ended as I write this, and the controversies around the rights of the animals performing always swirl. Those controversies haven’t seemed to dampen the spirits of the people who attended that Stampede ...
After six horses died during chuckwagon racing at this year’s Calgary Stampede the sport is under scrutiny. July 14, three horses on the same team were euthanized after sustaining irreparable injuries. After one horse broke a hind ...
Evelien Deelen, a doctoral student in cultural anthropology explores how human culture affects horse wellness. In this video, part of a series called Webinars With Wendy, she explores the different attitudes towards horses, oftent ...
The last time the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races were run six horses died in the first race. Now, two years later, new measures have been implemented that organizers say have increased the safety of the races for both horses an ...
The Calgary Stampede is an annual July event with competitions for professional and amateur rodeo riders. The Wild Pony race was received with enthusiasm by an excited audience who turned out to watch teams of young rodeo athletes ...
With a best jump of 102.5" and a jumpoff record of 908 - 4 the 16.1 hand Paint mare PX August Diamond took the #1 spot. Out of the top Paint breeder P a r a d o X stable, she’s by 24th generation sire PX Classic Diamond and dam PX ...
Having trouble loading your horse? Star trainer Brett Kidding has a demonstration that should solve all of your problems. Just follow his step-by-step instructions to trailer loading success. Look for Bett Kiddings other training ...
Ride along with this cross-country rider as she tackles the CCI3*-L division at the 2022 Maryland 5* at Fair Hill in Elkton, MD. A Go-Pro camera catches the tricky footing, unexpected hold, and challenging jumps as the young horse ...
Horse trainer Tim Anderson demonstrates an interesting tool for creating a custom mold to help with saddle fitting. Heated to 180F this pad conforms to the contours of a horse’s back, allowing a fitter to fine-tune a saddle that i ...
The Beast has taken over the top ranking on PonyBox after toppling PX August Diamond and Felix Felicis. The Beast is a purebred 17-hand Canadian Warmblood foaled on October 2, 2022. He’s sired by 102nd generation Helix and his dam ...
Over 100,000 Mustangs roam the wilder parts of the U.S. and while many view them as a historic symbol of American heritage others see them as pests destroying wildlife habitat and important cattle grazing lands. This video takes ...
*Rhaenyra Targaryen finally toppled PX Vindictive Paint’s steely grip on the #1 rank. Owned by BMC General Store Ryaenyra Targaryen is a 16.2-hand Moyle mare. She is out of the 101st generation stallion * Caraxes whose accolades i ...
The final 2022 FEI Eventing Nations Cup was held October 6-9 in Boekelo, Netherlands. Enjoy the replay of the cross-country phase with over five hours of action. This was the 8th and final competition of the Eventing Nations Cup a ...
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