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Katherine's Horses Blog July 2008 Archive

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Olympic History - Medal Winners

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Equestrianism is one of the few Olympic sports where men and women compete on equal grounds. The only other Olympic sport that has men and women competing equally is sailing. ... Read More

Horse Photo of the Week - Apache

Sunday July 27, 2008
Apache is a dream that only recently came true for new owner Didi. She's enjoying sharing that dream with granddaughter Alyssa. Read more about Apache and Didi on their gallery ... Read More

Take the Poll: What Horse Sport Should Be Added to the Olympics?

Friday July 25, 2008
Several people have asked about reining being part of the Olympics.

Horse Photo of the Week - Nala

Monday July 21, 2008
Here's a cool photo for a hot summer day. "This is my horse Nala (a mare), she is 9 years old and I have had her for 4 years ... Read More

Top US Equestrian Contenders

Saturday July 19, 2008
The equestrian sports are more about experience and skill than athletic prowess. Madden and Authentic at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Getty Images Sport This year, you'll see some of the oldest Olympians ... Read More

Should Horses Be in The Olympics? Take this Poll!

Friday July 18, 2008
There are those that believe that the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" meaning "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" should not apply to horses. What do you think? Does equestrianism have a ... Read More

An Introduction to Cross-Country Jumping

Monday July 14, 2008
If you watch any of the Olympic Equestrian competitions at the Beijing Olympics you'll likely see cross-country jumping. Photo: Getty Images While the jumps are very large and imposing at higher ... Read More

NBCOlympics.com - Olympic Equestrian Coverage

Saturday July 12, 2008
NBC will be providing over 3000 hours of Olympic coverage: NBCOlympics.com - NBC's 'Complete Olympics Coverage'. Equestrian sports will be broadcast on Oxygen. If you're wondering when each event will ... Read More

Poll:What Is the Cost of Hay per Small Square Bale in Your Area?

Friday July 11, 2008
We've almost finished getting the winter's supply of hay in the barns.

Horse Photo of the Week - Dandy Boy

Sunday July 6, 2008
"This is my 26 year old gelding Dandy. He is retired on the farm, but we still ride him. He is a favorite with the young grandkids, neices and nephews. Photo ... Read More

Poll: What is Your Favorite Olympic Equestrian Sport?

Friday July 4, 2008
Just a few more weeks until the 2008 Summer Olympics begin!

USEF Announces Olympic Equestrian Dressage Team Entry Nomintaions

Thursday July 3, 2008
Following the United States Equestrian Federation Selection Trials for Dressage this past weekend, the USEF has released the names of the nominated entries in the 2008 Olympic Dressage competitions. Heading ... Read More

Olympic Equestrian Sports - Equestrian Olympic Greatest Moments

Wednesday July 2, 2008
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics are just around the corner. Photo: Getty ImagesOlympian Lis Hartel at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Summer Games after riding to a sliver medal--a first for women ... Read More

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