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Irene Stappleton
location_onLexington, Kentucky, United States
calendar_add_onMember since May 1, 2015
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Georgetown, KY: Gateway to Kentucky Horse Park
You can tell a lot about people by the way they treat their animals, and visitors to Georgetown, Kentucky, will find one of the most friendly and humane places around.
Tight White Breeches: Body Positivity In Equestrian Sport
Looking at yourself in a full-length mirror can bring about a variety of thoughts, from Hey, sexy to Oh, jeez. Ideally, we’d have more of the former and less of the latter, although unfortunately that is not usually the case.
Six Easy Steps To Beef Up Your Horse’s Topline
Whether your horse is coming back after an injury or you’re looking for new techniques to build up muscle, establishing a strong topline is vital.
Science Helping Senior Horses
One of the best parts of my job is learning about advancements in veterinary science and technology and new treatment methods that can help improve horses' lives.
PPID Paranoia - Horses
When you own a horse like mine, you really don't need any more equine health problems to worry about. Why?
Sometimes You Simply Don’t Know
This spring I began teaching intermediate-level lessons to a rider who pilots an enormous dark bay draft horse.
20 Questions to ask Before Buying Your Horse
20 Questions to ask Before Buying Your Horse
The Five Best Breeds for Beginners
The breeds that make the best, first, horses...5 make the cut
Cost of Owning a Horse
Considering going in for the long-haul and purchasing a horse? Before jumping in with both feet you'll want to consider the financial costs of owning such a large animal.
Selling a Horse- What Are the Basics?
Look over classified ads and go online to review the asking prices for horses similar to yours, with the same sex and age, and with the same experience.
Dressage Trainers-What to Look For
The trainer needs to work both with the rider and the horse. She strives to develop the horse's natural athletic ability, and evoke from the horse a willingness to perform.
Horse Care - Shelter/Pastures
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Pasture/Turnout/Fencing
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Fencing
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Dental & Alternative Medicine
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Parasite Management
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - First-aid Kit
A well-stocked equine (and human) first-aid kit should be kept in a place where it is easily accessed.
Horse Care - Veterinary care
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Leg Care and Bandaging
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Hoof Care and Shoeing
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Grooming
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Feeding
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.
Horse Care - Barns and Stables
Horses are sometimes kept indoors in buildings called either barns or stables.
Horse Markings
Markings on horses usually are distinctive white areas on an otherwise dark base coat color. Most horses have some markings, and they help to identify the horse as a unique individual.