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Personality Test Your Horse (or Yourself) in Just 5 Minutes Online at HorseHarmonyTest.com
If you’ve ever wished your horse came with an owner’s manual, a new web site may be just what the doctor ordered. Dr. Madalyn Ward D.V.M, author of “Horse Harmony, Understanding Horse Types and Temperaments” is now offering online horse and human per ... Read the full article

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Horses like Predictability too
“What is my job?” That is the primary question a Metal Horse asks. In her book, “Horse Harmony, Understanding Horse Types and Temperaments,” Dr. Madalyn Ward D.V.M. provides the tools to help you (help your horse), and strengthen your relationship with them. ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Fire Horse (Part 2 of 5)
In the Traditional Chinese Medicine thought pattern, five elements—Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—describe each mammal’s personality and even impact body function. How do these types apply to horses? Your horse’s personality, health and disposition point to his type. Knowing your horse’s constitutional type can help you choose the proper diet and know how to treat him for optimum training results. ... Read the full article

Choosing a Horse to Fit Your Personality
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Horse Matching-The Earth Horse (Part 5 of 5)
In the last installments, you’ve learned about the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory of the Five Elements. Five Elements include Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—each represents a specific personality type and relates to body organs. It’s time to discuss the last of the elements—Earth. Here, we’ll analyze the Earth element—discussing how Earth horses often behave. ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Metal Horse (Part 4 of 5)
In the last installments of our Five-Element Series, you’ve learned about Water and Wood elements and how those “types” relate to horse behavior and health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the elements—Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—represent a specific personality type. Now, it’s time to relate the Metal element to your horses. Knowing your horse’s type can help you make dietary and lifestyle choices for your horse that will support his overall needs. Keep in mind—if you are looking for a horse, Five Element typing will aid you in selecting a horse that best matches your dreams and riding goals. ... Read the full article

Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction Featured Horse: Stolfus
Wellington, FL – February 17, 2007 – Nona Garson and the Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction are proud to announce Stolfus, a 7-year-old pony who does it all. Standing just under 14.2 hands, Stolfus qualifies as a pony, but he goes as well as an ... Read the full article

Are You Ready to be a Horse Owner?
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2007 NRCHA Raffle Colt Donated by Ward Ranch
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) and Ward Ranch have announced the selection of the 2007 NRCHA Raffle Colt. Each year the historic Ward Ranch of Kingsburg, CA, donates an exceptional 2-year-old to be raffled off to benefit the NRCHA ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Water Horse (Part 1 of 5)
For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has taught that each person has a basic type—the words Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth each represent a specific personality type and relates to specific body organs. Now, it’s time to relate these “Five Element” terms to our horses. Knowing your horse’s constitutional type can help you make dietary and lifestyle choices for him that will best support his overall needs on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for a new horse, Five Element typing will aid you in selecting a horse that is well-suited for your lifestyle, the specific activity you wish to undertake with him, or a particular training style. ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Wood Horse (Part 3 of 5)
It’s time to talk about Wood horses—and we aren’t talking toys or Trojan horses. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Wood element is used to describe people and animals who love a challenge and have extra energy. In the Five Element Theory—with elements including Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—each element describes a constitutional and personality type. ... Read the full article

Maggie McAlary Triumphs in Large Junior 16-17 Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL – March 3, 2007 – The Zada Enterprises LLC Wellington Masters finished the Saturday portion of competition and awarded two hunter tricolors. In the Large Junior 16-17 Hunters, Sarah Ward’s Blink and Maggie McAlary won the championship. ... Read the full article

McLain Ward and Larioso Charge to $10,000 National Horse Show Open Speed Stake Win
Wellington, FL - December 8, 2007 - McLain Ward and the 12-year-old Selle Francais gelding Larioso, who is owned by Blue Chip Bloodstock, raced to the win today over 18 other competitors to win their first class of the week at the 124th National Hors ... Read the full article

RV Sales of Broward and Gigi Stetler Will Host Party at New Sports Complex Building
RV Sales of Broward and owner Gigi Stetler are proud to announce their new sales building. To celebrate, they are hosting a party for all equestrians and RV enthusiasts at the new building, which is located in the sports complex on the corner of 10th Street and Powerline Road in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The party will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008, from 5-10 p.m. ... Read the full article

The Virginia Equine Extravaganza® Announces “The East Coast Trainer Challenge
Richmond, VA, March 13, 2006: Heating up competition in the training arena, The Virginia Equine Extravaganza® announced today its plans to introduce the East Coast Trainer Challenge at this year’s Virginia Equine Extravaganza®, to be held at the Ric ... Read the full article

Standardbred Horse Sale at Farm Show Complex is World's Largest
More than 2,000 Horses to Be Sold through Saturday HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest standardbred horse sale is being held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center through Saturday, Nov. 11, Agriculture Secr ... Read the full article

Ward Ranch leading sire, Just Plain Colonel, dies at 25
Just Plain Colonel, died from complications of colic on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the age of 25. The stallion was the National Reined Cow Horse Association's (NRCHA) Number Six All-Time Leading Sire, and has appeared on reined cow horse, cutting and reining leading sire lists consecutively from 1995-2007. ... Read the full article

World Record Set at Keeneland
Robert C. Tanklage and Wesley Ward’s One Hot Wish, a two-year-old filly making her first career start, set a world record of :48.87 for 4 ½ furlongs in the second race at Keeneland on April 12, 2007. One Hot Wish, ridden by Rafael Bejarano, led t ... Read the full article

Ward Ranch Donates 21st National Reined Cow Horse Association Raffle Colt
Ward Ranch of Kingsburg, California is once again donating the NRCHA raffle colt in 2008. The colt will be raffled off during the Open Finals of the 2008 Snaffle Bit Futurity. Since 1988, the Ward’s generosity has continued to influence the reined cow horse industry. ... Read the full article