Horse Care – Grooming – EzineMark

March 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Grooming your horse is an essential part of good horse care. Your horse will enjoy a good groom, and you will be able to see if there are any new marks, cuts or rubs on your horse. It is important to give your horse a good groom before you ride as to ensure that there is no dirt around his saddle and bridle areas as well as having clean legs if you are putting boots or bandages on. Having a well groomed horse makes you look very professional at shows and proves to everyone you have pride in your horse!

Your grooming Kit should contain:

1. Rubber Curry Comb
2. Body Brush
3. Metal Curry Comb
4. Dandy Brush
5. Hoof Pick
6. Hoof Oil and Brush
7. Mane and Tail Comb and Brush
8. Shampoo, Bucket and Sponge
9. Sweat Scraper

Each of the above brushes have a specific use and each one should be used accordingly.

1. Rubber Curry Comb – Use this on his body and neck in round circles. This will loosen all the dead hair and skin in his coat and get rid of tough mud if he has rolled in the field. Do not use this brush on his bones (face, spine or Legs) it will hurt him. This brush also acts as a massage for your horse. It will relax him which makes him feel good. It will also encourage his skin to produce natural oils which will make his coat look fabulous.

Tip: Groom your horse every day and you will not only have a happy horse but the best looking coat ever!!!

2. Body Brush – Use this brush his face, neck, body and upper legs in long strokes going with the direction of the hair. This will remove all the dead skin and hair that you have loosened with your curry comb.

Tip: flick your wrist at the end of your stroke – this will removes more dirt and hair!

Tip: If your horse is really muddy – just hose or sponge him off. You may have to dry his saddle area before riding but this could save you lots of riding time!!!

3. Metal Curry Comb – This is NOT made for use on your horse ever! This is to clean your body and dandy brushes while grooming. To clean your brushes while grooming simply run your body brush across the metal curry comb and watch the dirt and hair fly!!!

Tip: Keep your Metal Curry dry and clean – this will stop it from rusting and it will be more effective for cleaning your brushes. (You can wash in water but dry immediatley after)

Tip: Hold your Metal Curry Comb in your left hand while using your body brush in your right hand and scrap your body brush every third stroke or so – aim at getting quicker – but be careful not to loose QUALITY in
brushing!

4. Dandy Brush – This brush is a hard bristle brush and should not be used on anything other than legs. Use it gently because it can hurt but you can be a little more vigorous with this brush especially if your
horse has had a mud bath!

5. Hoof Pick – Your Hoof pick is used to clean your horses hooves, which is one of the most important things you can do and should be done at least once a day whether you ride or not. To use your hoof pick, pick
up your horses leg and locate the frog. Run the hoof pick from heel to toe along side the frog. Be careful not to puncture the frog. Dirt can seriously stuck on your horses hoof so do be careful of yourself and your
horses foot.

Tip: If your horse is kept in a stable then hoof picking should occur at least twice a day.

Tip: If your horse’s foot is smelly or is ‘chalky’ this could be due to wet ground. If the hoof is smelly it could be thrush, and if the hoof if chalky it could be seedy toe. Some iodine spray from the local
horse/produce store can help. If your horse is visibly sore then you will need to call your vet or farrier.

6. Hoof Oil and a Brush – Hoof oil does not have to be used every day, unless your farrier has specified. It protects the hooves from becoming dry and brittle. it provides moisture which some horses need more than others. Apply with a small paint brush. Hoof Oil is different from Hoof Black. Hoof Black is used at shows to blacken horses hooves – this dries the hoof out and should not be used often. It would be a good
idea to use hoof oil after using hoof black to replenish moisture in the hoof.

7. Mane and Tail Comb and Brush – The mane and tail comb is used to pull your horse’s mane and top of his tail. This keeps his mane and tail tidy.

To pull your horses mane correctly is hard and takes practice but is much better than shortening your horse’s mane with a pair of scissors! When you use your pulling comb – brush through the hair, Hold the longer bits between your fingers and push the rest up as if you were teasing his mane. Next wrap the longest hair around the comb and while still holding the comb and the hair pull down sharp and quickly pulling the hair out. Only grab a small amount of hair when pulling, this wont hurt your horse.

The brush (usually just a hair brush) is used just to run through the mane and de-tangle your horses tail. When you brush his tail, grab little sections at a time and start from the bottom and work your way
up to his tail bone. Be careful as some horses do not like their tails brushed let alone the top pulled!

Tip: If your horse is getting annoyed then leave it for the next day. Don’t leave pulling a very long mane until the day before a competition, if you do need to stop you will only have half a mane pulled!

Tip: When brushing his your Horses’ tail, spray some show shine in his tail. This helps de-tangle his tail with very little breakage of the hair. All horses have different kinds of tails, so work with what you
have and keep your horses tail healthy and shiny!

8. Shampoo, Bucket and Sponge – Obviously these are used when you want to wash your Horse. To wash your horse, soak him with a hose from head to tail. Make sure you wet his mane and tail but be careful of his ears. Have soapy water in your bucket ready to go with your sponge and body brush in the water. Scrub his body with the body brush and use the sponge on his face being careful of his ears! Wash his tail (if he lets you). Ensure all the dirt or mud is off and then hose all the shampoo off your horse. Make sure that there is no soap left on him! This will make his skin itch.

Tip: Try not to wash him too often as this will wash away all the natural oils that are protecting your horses skin. Your horses coat will loose its shine if you wash him to often and he may also get dandruff or itchy skin!

Tip: A good groom will always be better than constant washing with shampoo.

9. Sweat Scraper – The Sweat Scraper is used after you have washed your horse. Scrap down his body to get all the excess water off. This will help him get dry quicker. Only use this tool on his body, not his legs
or head!

Extra things that you can have in your horses grooming kit are:
1. Moisturizer
2. Show Shine (for his tail)
3. Iodine / Antiseptic cream.

This is not an extensive list. You should also have a first aid kit at your horses stable or in your car if he is in a field. I will go through What a first aid kit should have in a later article.

If you intend to Show your horse you will need many more items. This is just a basic kit to keep your horse happy in the field!

If your horse is lame or has any serious cuts or injuries, please call a professional to help you. Once you are more experienced you will learn to tell when you need the vet or farrier.

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Horse Barns – EzineMark

March 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Styles of Horse Barns to Consider Before You Build

Many of us grow up dreaming of the day we will look out our window to see a beautiful barn standing in the midst of rolling green pastures. We imagine the delight of our children as they reach over the stall door to feed a carrot to a round pony. When we reach the point in life that we are ready to build our dream horse barns, it is likely that the options seem confusing and overwhelming. There are a vast number of aspects to consider- each one can make or break the perfect stable.

Each of the various styles of horse barns has its unique set of pros and cons, ranging from ventilation to aesthetics. Cost is also a significant factor, one we likely did not consider when painting the picture of our dream horse barn in our head all those years ago. Some of the most popular options, along with their positives and negatives, are listed below.

Pole Barns

Pole barns are one of the most simplistic styles of horse barns available on the market today. Many pole barns come as a kit that can easily be assembled with the help of a few friends on a Sunday afternoon. A pole barn is assembled by placing precut poles together to create the basic frame of the barn. Some people prefer to leave the side poles exposed, creating more of a cover for their stalls than a fully enclosed space, while others add decorative siding or panels to create a barn worthy of the front page of any equine magazine. Pole barn kits are often the least expensive of the horse barns that come in kit form, and are a great beginner option to consider.

Manufactured Horse Barns

Manufactured horse barns, much like manufactured homes, are mostly constructed in a factory setting. These horse barns are delivered by a large semi-truck in flattened panels that are erected and secured on your property. Manufactured barns often have the same aesthetic as the custom built barns, but must be placed in a perfectly level, concrete covered space to hold up over the years. These types of barns may be an issue in high wind areas, as they are mounted to the ground rather than built into the ground. If you live in favorable conditions, without heavy winds and snow, manufactured horse barns are an appealing option.

Custom Built Horse Barns

Of course, if money is no object, a custom-built horse barn is the way to go. It is easy to get lost spending hours browsing the beautiful stables various builders offer. Custom built barns come in nearly every style, shape and size you can imagine. From single stall barns to major show facilities with indoor arenas attached, there is a custom-built horse barn for your needs. If you choose to go the custom route for your horse barns, always check references of the builders carefully and look for one with proven experience in building horse barns. Ventilation and sanitation should be primary concerns when building a custom barn, and it is easy to get swept away in the appearance only to find you have health concerns later due to poor planning or an inexperienced builder.

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Horse Services that Are Considered Requisite – EzineMark

March 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Phylum Chordata is the classification of horses in the Animal Kingdome. This is form the English term chordates, meaning having a vertebral column and Class Mamalia, the characteristic of having the ability to nourish an offspring through the secretion of milk by the mammary glands.

It is believed that horses have originated from small dog-like animals some 60 million years ago, undergone through some series of extinction but reappeared about 7,000 years ago in the grassland steppes of Ukraine and Central Asia. But Christopher Columbus, in his voyage in 1494, transported some of the species of horses from Spain to his conquered lands, along with his spices and silks. Ever since, the wild and untamed Przewalski horse species found their way into various stables as science paved the way for their breeding and domestication.

Horses play various roles in the human existence. We have seen how horses were involved in fighting for causes as filmmakers try to transport us back into the different war time history since Civil War time to World War II. Mel Gibson, playing as William Wallace, the Scottish main protagonist in the movie Braveheart, was seen fighting with the English cavaliers troops of King Edward I during the First War of Scottish Independence. In World War II, over six million horses were used by the German and Soviet Union military personnel, mounted to transport artilleries and food to less friendlier terrains. For reel or for real, horses took part in several warfare more than history can ever record.

Before the invention of automobiles, horse-drawn carriages, were used as a form of transportation. From the biblical chariot of Egypt to the wheeled coaches of the eighteenth century, horses remain the king of the roads. During the visit of George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada in 1939 were seated in a landau with a rider and footmen. Nowadays, landaus in Vienna called Fiacres and Calesa in the Philippines, use to carry tourists to roam around the old city.

Horses remain the favorite subject of painters, sculptors and photographers. An art exhibit is incomplete without framed paintings or captured still images of horses in groups or solitary lazily grazing over grasslands or frolicking on shallow riverbanks. The movie Black Beauty, as we witnessed how a black horse was separated from its kind master and wonderful home, passed to several indifferent and abusive owners before finally being reunited to his love made us cry.

Horses have grabbed not only our interest but also our love. Many horse enthusiasts such as breeders and equestrians spend millions of dollars over their horses and horses needs in terms of food, health, accessories and recreations. Currently, many businesses have capitalized in the horse industry because of the huge financial profit that it offers such that specialty stores selling anything related to horses have dramatically increased over the years.

Horse services and equipment provide facilities, products and assistance in taking care of horses. These include stables for temporary boarding, horseboxes, trailers, equipment, jumping and running yards, horse riding lessons, breaking and training, and veterinary care, among many others. These are often found in ranches and country regions across the United States. A livery stable is an example of an establishment offering services for taking care and training horses for a given fee.

Building a reputation in breeding horses is a monumental task. In spite of it, many businesses venture into it because of the huge financial reward and fame. If you want only the best for your priced horse breeds, whether for business or pleasure alone, they deserve to be treated like kings and queens in their own domain and be pampered with a horse stall flooring, available 24/7 under different weather conditions. An horse stall floor will get things done even faster and more efficient anytime your horses need it.

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Get expert NFL football picks to make the best bets – Leisure

December 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Betting on team games like football doesn’t have to be as risky as betting on horseracing, or tennis, or on a casino roulette wheel. The world of NFL betting is filled with so many factors that one can easily decide which team comes on top and by placing bets on that can improve one’s chances of wining. Further, there are expert NFL football picks to make sure that your bets get the best touchdown.

To make NFL fantasy football bet with decent odds at winning, one really doesn’t need mathematician skill with numbers and figures, nor does one need to go through the endless player statistics with their numbers and decimals and percentages. There are websites that are endlessly pored over with the whys and hows of the success and failure on various NFL football teams and players. Many betters feel that all they need to give their bet that extra added advantage is to look out for expert NFL football picks.

NFL football expert picks help make betting easier and fruitful by offering all that information of the game. Since these picks are based on the trends of the different NFL teams, on the performances of the players, and the techniques and strategies followed by the coaches, they give one the confidence to bet. NFL picks are provided by people who do not just love this sport but they make it their life’s task to understand how the game works. Many prove themselves to be called as experts in the true sense when it comes to football. Getting NFL football picks from such experts actually make one feel like the acknowledged masters of the game, ensuring that one is operating less on guesswork and more on reliable facts and factors.

With NFL picks, you get a proven system backed up by analysis of experts in the field. You get a system that works and which in turn ensures that your bet are given the fullest advantage they can get. And just like NFL pros, coaches and team managers and owners, you play only to win.

So, if you are interested in getting expert NFL football picks, analysis, and tips, log on to www.mykaussie.com The football picks here are provided by Myk Aussie who uses exceptionally good approach while giving out the NFL football picks and tips. The picks provided by Myk Aussie are based on extensive analysis and thorough research and information about the NFL.

Just use the NFL football picks and NFL fantasy football picks available here and you would be able to make the best possible bets.

 

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Teaching Horsemanship – Learn to Handle Your Reins

August 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment

At a riding clinic, teaching horsemanship is often a matter of making a few small changes in the way you train.  Case in point:  From here on out, force yourself to get in the habit of taking a pause in between each and every request when teaching a maneuver.  When your horse takes a step and you release the rein – don’t immediately make another request (when initially teaching an exercise).  Drop those reins, walk forward a few steps, relax your seat and take in your surroundings.  See, the quickest route to a trained horse is making things simple, right?  We break things down into simple concepts and if the horse has trouble understanding we break it down further.  However, when you don’t release those reins, take a breath and pat your horse but instead immediately apply pressure for a repeat of the step, the horse sees no clear line between the beginning and end of this exercise it just goes on and on and on just like this sentence.  To make my reader understand, I use paragraph breaks, commas and periods.  Pauses and breaks.  You need to teach your horse in the same manner.  Picking up the reins, getting the step and releasing teaches the horse that’s it, that’s all you’re looking for.  Picking up the reins, getting the step and then mindlessly requesting the step over and over for an hour makes it impossible for the horse to discern what it is you’re looking for and makes him quit trying.  So give him a break, literally.

Find a cool, business-like rhythm: You pick up the reins, get the release / softness / movement and drop the reins, take a break for several seconds, then repeat.  Or, you pick up the reins, wait a few seconds (without getting the proper step), then apply your back up plan (perhaps a disengagement, as described above), then release, take a breather and repeat.  Bring your friend back into the arena.  Show him/her exactly what you’re looking for (“I pick up the reins, the horse drops and bends his head to the left,” for instance) and then begin your practice.  Your friend, who understands what it looks like when the horse has complied, should then interrupt you with something like “How’s the kids?”  “What’s your favorite color?”  “Who was LBJ’s vice president?”  (Hubert Humphrey)  Anything he can think of.  His job is to distract you long enough to throw you back into neutral, giving your horse a break and teaching you your timing (that is, when to work, when to take a break).  The key for you is to understand that your friend’s interruption is serving a purpose.  When he asks you if you caught last night’s game, or prefer cats over dogs, that’s the moment when you should be “being carried around” by your horse, not pulling on his mouth and overthinking.

If you don’t have any friends, do what I do: The moment your horse softens or takes his step or whatever, release the reins, quit riding and listen for something.  Anything.  If you’re near the road, listen for traffic sounds.  If you’re in an arena, listen for the buzz of the lights or the chatter of other riders.  You get the idea.  Forcing another “sense” to activate forces you to take a breather.  With a more accomplished horse-rider team, you may not see these breaks – but trust me, they’re there or they wouldn’t be a more accomplished horse and rider team.  When you’re first developing this habit, you may take a break for three seconds.  Once you develop this habit and it’s become ingrained, it might be something simple, quicker and more subtle.  With practice, you can simply stop riding or ease up on the reins when teaching your horse, however briefly, “that’s it, there.”  The key to natural horsemanship is consistent communication.

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Who Took My Carrot? Handling the Once Starved Horse at Feeding …

August 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Have you got a horse who is impatient for his feed? One who will attack others if they come close to his feed bin? Even sometimes his owner? In my experience, such aggressive horse has turned like this because he has been starved in his life. So you might reply, but he has all the feed he needs now! The word “now” does not mean much to the horse. He remembers that in the past, he did not receive enough food, and this is enough for him to remember it, even years later.

During an intuitive communication session, it is possible to find out more about it and to reassure the horse that he is now fine and he can trust his feed will come everyday. Now, please, make sure it does!

However, there are things the owner can do to help the healing process. I have to warn you that it is a very slow process though. The horse needs to understand and remember that he will get his feed everyday, no matter what, and no one will ever steal it from him. Seems simple, but for a horse, it is not.

The once starved horse will wait for his feed maybe hours before it is time. He will pace up and down, neigh, stomp, charge others away, kick etc. As humans, one might think that to show the horse not to be impatient, one will make him wait even longer. This worsens the horse’s attitude and it is not teaching him anything good. On the contrary, it is reinforcing his knowledge that his feed is not coming, and maybe will not come at all and he will go hungry. Bad memories come back and get imprinted even more in his mind.

So what can you do?
First of all, it is a good thing to remind ourselves that horses are creatures of habit. So once you have set a time to feed your pony, the first thing is to stick to the timetable. Of course, we also need a bit of slack for ourselves, so within an half an hour either way (at least at the beginning), it is acceptable to your horse. It is also useful to note that braking their habits bring up stress in horses, which may cause physical ailments, in particular Equine Gastric Ulcer. Once starved horses are very likely to have some form of ulcers so reducing any risk is wise.

Try to use the same feeding spot if you can. Your horse will know when and where and will wait for you there. It makes him feel safe.

These emotionally damaged horses usually need to be separated from the others at feeding time. It is best to find a spot where he cannot see the others and they cannot come near him.

To avoid any more impatient comportment and to show your horse that he will be fed, one should give him his food first, before any other horses.

Now, a very important thing to do is to talk to your horse like you were talking to a person. Tell him everything is all right now. Tell him you love him and you will take good care of him. Tell him no one sill steal his food and he will always get plenty. If your horse does not mind being touched while eating, gently and lovingly stroke his neck whilst talking to him. Let your true love for him flow from your heart, through your fingers and into him. And if you listen carefully, you might “hear” him talking back to you!

You can use Flower Essences remedies to help him regain the trust that he will be fed.

Over time, your horse will start changing his thoughts and will not be as aggressive and  demanding as he realises that yes, he can now trust his feed will be provided for him. He might never entirely forget his ordeal and will always have it in the back of his mind, but it will surely improve his attitude.

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How to Value Bet Profitably – Learning – EzineMark

August 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment

If you want to maximize your profits at the table, you must learn to incorporate value bets into your strategy. It entails reading your opponents and showing them the right face to make them assume what you want them to assume. The only good value bet is one where an opponent doesn’t know that it was a value bet. This type of play takes a lot of experience to master.

First of all, you must observe, study, and know your opponent. This is especially true when you’re playing in a poker room where you’re likely to see the same opponents often. If its available, use the note feature of the poker room to keep track of who is loose or tight, who is passive or aggressive. This will help you identify who will likely fall to what tricks and plays.

The reverse is true of course, that as you observe them, you are also being observed. If players often fold, but never when you bet, you don’t have any respect and it means that people think you play too loose. Learning what others think of you and acting differently than people would expect is a good way to make it harder for people to know what you have. Learn to observe not only your opponents but learn to also observe yourself through the eyes of an opponent. If you can do this, you will be a better value better.

Learn to bet the right amount especially on the river. If you look weak, your opponent will call more often and beat you more often. If you bet too much, your opponents are likely to fold without giving you any more chips. A good rule of thumb is to bet near half the current pot. Many players will recognize it as a value bet, but it can also appear as bluffing.
Betting on the river means you either feel you have a great hand or you want your opponents to give you credit for a great hand. By carefully observing the habits of your fellow players, you’ll learn to recognize the difference and will learn when to call and when to fold.

Of course, your poker will only improve with experience. You’ll have to learn not only the tricks that exist, but you’ll also learn when to use them, how to maximize them, and how to identify who will call and who will fold. As you learn to observe your own play, you’ll learn what your opponents will think of it, and how to adjust to your image for maximum benefit.

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Be Good to Your Horse —Get the Right Stable Supplies and …

August 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Owning a horse is a marvelous experience as they are one of the most trusting and loyal animals. Taking care of these powerful creatures is not an easy task. We are not talking just in terms of cost but the daily care they require. A true horse-person can feel their horses mood and condition because they pay attention to details. Quality food, shelter, clothing and horse care products, they need all the above plus tender loving care for a healthy life.

There is no shortage of equestrian products; almost everything from the right clothing to the maintenance products is easily available in the market. In fact with the availability of so many products, it can get a bit confusing as to what you should buy and what not. There are some essentials, however that cannot be ignored. In cold weather the first need is a blanket which is essential as it protects the horse from the biting cold. A horse sheet acts as a protective covering against the insects and flies in the summer. They are indispensable and the blanket or sheet should be very comfortable and fit properly. An ideal horse blanket should be durable, a sheet is breathable and light. Take the weather of your area into account before you buy the blanket. Another major requirement is the saddle which is needed both for the horses and your own comfort while riding. Boots are another accessory that your horse might need, for ample support and to keep their legs comfortable. There are many other requirements which are essential like the halters, grooming supplies, coolers, lead ropes and so on.

Apart from the clothing items, the horse needs good maintenance. There are many maintenance products available for this purpose like shampoos and sponges to wash them, insect sprays to keep the insects away, salves for preventing infection, brushes for grooming, clippers and other accessories to keep the hair and whiskers trimmed for a perfect appearance. Some basic medicines for the health of the horse are essential. Depending on how far you want to go in taking good care of your horse, you can find all kinds of products for the proper care, grooming and riding of your horse.

Ensure that all the horse stable supplies are of a good quality, so that your horse is comfortable and always prepared for a safe and comfortable ride. It is also essential that you get the right apparel so you can enjoy your ride. If you do not have much experience in horse keeping, you can take some valuable tips from someone with ample experience. Further, training and lessons will help you in riding, horse keeping and being a good owner to your horse.

This article has been written by an expert working with Anytime Tack, a company offering the best quality horse supplies and tack.

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Hair Fascinator – Wear – EzineMark

August 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment
What is a fascinator?

A fascinator is a headpiece which is designed to be attached to the hair instead of a hat. Traditionally, fascinators are worn by women only, and they are typically associated with formal wear, although one could wear a fascinator on less formal occasions. Fascinators are beautiful headpieces that become jewellery for the hair.

A Fascinator is a hair accessory, which is typically attached to the head with a comb, head band, pin or clip, and is most commonly adorned with plumes of feathers. These hairpieces vary widely in size, shape, and style, from modest versions to decadent creations with feathers, silk, ribbons, tulle, straw, beads, pearls and crystals. They can be as small and delicate or as large and over the top as you like! The only limitation is your imagination! .In some cases, a fascinator looks more like a small hat and less like a hairpiece.

Large or small, traditional or abstract, structured or completely whimsical, hair fascinators are so easy and comfortable to wear. They can compliment your outfit, and your hair style, and they still allow you to make a statement in the same way a hat would.

Why wear a fascinator?

Do you want to avoid hat hair? That tell-tale little kink in your hair around the circumference of your head after youve taken your hat off? Then wear a fascinator.

The wonderful thing about fascinators is that they provide a fabulous, fashionable and stylish alternative to the traditional hat. Your outfit will still be perfectly finished and you will feel properly dressed, but you will also feel much more confident and comfortable than you otherwise might in a hat.

With hair fascinators, equally as important as finding the right style for you is ensuring the right fitting. Different fittings suit different hair types. Ensuring yours is on the right base for you, be that a comb, head band or small clip, will mean it is both comfortable and secure – leaving you feeling confident and free to enjoy your day without worrying about whether it will stay in place. If you feel confident, youll look and feel fabulous too.

Where to wear a fascinator?

Fascinators can be used to draw attention to unique or complex hairstyles, to complement fine formal wear, and to dress up a more casual look. Nowadays, women have fewer causes to wear a fascinator: They tend to show up at weddings and formal horse racing events more than anywhere else. A benefit with choosing a fascinator is that you are more likely to have the opportunity to wear it again to other functions, as fascinators are worn, not just at weddings, but also at race days, christenings and black tie events.

More subdued fascinators, for example, can be worn to church, and some have partial veils attached, for women who like to wear modest veils while in mourning. Fascinators can also be used as a substitute to long veils for brides.

How to wear a fascinator

In order to get the best from your fascinator, secure your updo or hairstyle with regular hair-pins and then have the fascinator added to ensure it will be secure throughout its wearing. Alternatively you can wear your hair down and add the hair pins to be used as an anchor for the hair-comb or crocodile clip to be attached to and if this is done properly, then it will stay throughout a long day or night.

Decide where you want to place the fascinator. If the fascinator is on a headband, then your choice of placement is limited. However if it is on a comb or clip, then you can place it wherever you want. It will look best placed to one side of the head or at the back. If you put the fascinator right on top of your head it will look like something sprouting from the top of your head.

If wearing one for a super smart function, then a good hairdresser will be able to safely place it and secure it for you.

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The Rider's Aids – Horse – EzineMark

August 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment

When you are Training or riding your horse, you have three main aids available to you. They are Legs, Hands (voice being a secondary aid) and Weight or Seat.

The Weight aid influences the horse at all times. It is the Central Point or Centre of gravity of the riders’ seat. This includes the riders Chest, Shoulders, Pelvis and Thighs. To have an effective seat or weight aid it is important to have both good body control and muscle tone. You can control your horse with your seat if you have these 2 things. The quality of your horses’ response to your other aids can greatly depend on the position and effectiveness of your seat or weight aid. You should be able to ask your horse to slow down for speed up and even turn.

When your weight is incorrectly distributed it can affect the horses’ balance and prolonged incorrect weight distribution can cause poor muscle development. Your horses’ paces can become uneven and your horse may develop a permanent lameness or injury.

Correcting the imbalance should start with fixing your position. If you feel that your horse is crooked and there seems to be no reason why, assess your position first. Developing healthy core strength and being aware of what your body is doing is the key to correcting any imbalances in your own body.

This takes time and sometimes a lot of physical effort from you off the horse. However if you are aiming to be a professional rider, then it is the most important skill to have. Equestrian these days, having the best horse is not how to win, or being the gutsiest rider doesn’t get you the gold. It’s the Rider and Horse combination that wins the World Equestrian Games, the pair with the best bond, and the best horse/rider combination. You need to start successfully to be able to get to where you are aiming.

Good Balance and Good body control is essential to give a correct weight aid. The more sensitive you can be with your weight aids the more sensitive you can teach your horse to be. On the other hand, if you are heavy or rough with any of your aids then you horse will become unresponsive and learn to ignore your aids.

You need good, strong, correct aids to effectively ride and Train your Horse. If you start with the basics, then when you start to Train your horse more difficult moves it will be easier and flow a lot better.

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