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The Most Popular Horse Names of 2019
The Most Popular Horse Names of 2019
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HorseClicks calculated the most popular horse names of 2019 by using the names entered on the ads placed on our site over the course of 2019. Here's the results: 1. Ace 2. Pending 3. Turbo 4. Stella 5. Hank 6. Dixie 7. Blue 8. ...
Half-halt…what??
Half-halt…what??
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Each level we ride, no matter the discipline, the horse must partake by answering the question of collecting, and each time we collect the horse, we must use half-halts to tell him a change is coming. So what exactly is a half-halt? Basically, it...
By Tanya Buck
Dapples
Dapples
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Dapples have long been thought to be a sign of a healthy coat, a harbinger of balmy summer rides when horse and rider often look their shiny best in the show ring or out on trails.  “Glory to God for dappled things” wrote the poe...
By Katharine MacCornack
Corpora  Nigra Cysts
Corpora Nigra Cysts
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I had never noticed that my horse, Jack, had ocular cysts in both eyes until a veterinary intern saw them and pointed them out to me. That realization made a lot of sense and explained some unusual spooking behaviors.  Corpora Nigra cysts ar...
By Katharine MacCornack
Pioneer Tack Story
Pioneer Tack Story
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A little girl had a dream. She dreamed of a horse of her own. After years of begging for a horse, her parents surprised her with a pony, when she was 10 years old. The pony was a black, Shetland mare about 5 years old. Her name was Silver. Some peopl...
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What is a POA horse?
A POA horse, also known as a Pony of the Americas (POA), is a breed of pony developed in the United States. Their name comes from their unique appearance—they have an Appaloosa-type spotted coat pattern and stocky, compact bodies that resemble a small horse rather than a pony. The ancestor of the POA was first bred by Jan Poole in Norwalk, Iowa, in 1954. He crossed two ponies together to create what he called “an improved riding type of pony” for his daughter's riding pleasure. This new breed quickly became popular with children across America and eventually become recognized as its own distinct breed by 1972. Today, POAs are well-known as excellent mounts for children who are just learning how to ride or those who need something smaller than your average horse but still have plenty of spirit and speed. They can be seen competing at all levels of competition such as dressage shows and mounted games competitions due to their highly versatile nature. Outside the saddle these ponies are gentle giants who love attention from people—especially kids! They make wonderful companions both on and off the trail, so if you're looking for an equine companion that would fit into any family setting then look no further than your friendly neighborhood POA!