The Hoofbeat Chronicles is a personal blog about horses, horse business and equestrian sport. The good, the bad and the ugly. Hope you'll like it!
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Soon enough the Olympic disciplines needn't bother about any championships leading up to the Olympic games. Cause why would any organisation of their right mind continue to bother to even bid and host these events?
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If you've never been the KWPN Stallion Show in den Bosch, the Netherlands it really is time you start planning for your visit for next year's event. This event leaves no stone unturned for a great outing with horse as well as non horsey friends.
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I do like that people seem way more aware of what kind of imagery they are sending out to the general public. Some believe posting picture perfect shots [horse wise] doesn't portrait reality, and is a kind of self chosen censorship.
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Have we finally reached a turning point within the sport where people who does know better, now also have the guts and will to use their authority and report the wrong doers?
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Why are we endorsing a sport that, as amazing as it could be, in its current format and setup really doesn't seem to bring any good to the table for the rest of equine community?
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She survived both the surgery and rehab. Eventually she got back into shape again, now with an additional bump on the inside of the left front leg. In all she was a true miracle pony with nine lives ❤️
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As normal at this time of year, I feel things go a bit slow. They are also a bit dull. So earlier today when out and about I took a little bit of a detour on my way home to go visit a national competition in show jumping. Talk about
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Being a true fan of most things that improves eventing safety I had to gasp for air when reading up on the new [yet another] rule which is being introduced for the eventing season of 2025.
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When this incident took place it was winter, the kind of winter that us, who live in the Benelux area, normally can only dream about. The outside temperature clocked in on some -10°C.
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Anyhow, today was the first day I was really out and about with horses for a long time. Kind of weird though since I have plenty of my own, and horsey business have been my business for so many years.
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Short term goals specifically help you to plan and take action on tasks that can be completed in the near future. Objectives that you can achieve in the near future, typically within weeks or months.
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The kid still held on to the reins of her pony after the unflattering departure. When she got up from the ground, the very first thing she did was to whip her pony in the middle of the face.