Standardbred Canada Video Feature - Breeding Crosses [09:11]
Now that the time and effort on making Valentine's Day special for that certain someone has paid off, it's time to start thinking about playing the kind of matchmaker that hopefully translates into the perfect pedigree cross and a champion racehorse. This week's Standardbred Canada video feature celebrates Valentine's Day with a peak at the fantasy matings horsemen and women dream about. Trainers and drivers reveal their ideal breeding crosses in this week's video feature with world champions, proven bloodlines, and personal favourites among their selections.
Standardbred Canada Video Feature - Quirky Horses [13:55]
As yearlings start the process to become harness racing's next superstar, some of those horses will either show or develop distinct habits or behaviours that can frustrate even the most seasoned horseman. Whether it's a Hall of Famer like Peaceful Way or a $6000 claimer, trainers and drivers have all been there. In today's SC Video Feature, horsemen discuss which quirky horse sticks out most vividly.
Equestrian ~ It's not Easy» [02:01]
Okay, so here is a video about Equestrian.~♥ I really HATE when people say that equestrian is not a sport, because it IS, and it's NOT easy at all! It' takes YEARS of trainin & learnin. . even some of the best riders make mistakes. Workin with an animal is really dangerous, and even a little mistake can kill you. BUT equestrian is not all about dangerous and bad stuff! It's actually so AMAZIN to work with horses. They are so powerful & graceful, and if you love them - you'll surely get double love that you gave to em.♥ TWITTER BLAST➞ @MonyMusso And yeah sorry about the speed xD the lyrics are a bit fast :s
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2012 USTA Blue Ribbon Fair -- Wisconsin Harness the Stars Tour [05:51]
Hoof Beats magazine visited the Iowa County Fair in Mineral Point, Wis., one of the stops on the Wisconsin Harness the Stars Tour. The Wisconsin horsemen were recently awarded the 2012 USTA Blue Ribbon Fair Award for outstanding promotion of county-fair harness racing, and were featured in the June 2012 issue of Hoof Beats magazine.
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Hold Your Ground [03:37]
Protecting the Future of Our Equestrian Lifestyle- The loss of land for horses and horse-related activity is an issue of increasing concern for all horsemen. Six thousand acres of farmland, forests and open space a day are lost. Where will you ride, drive, race, compete raise foals and grow hay in the future? Learn more about the issues and solutions from this video produced jointly by NCHA and the Equine Land Conservation Resource.
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