Julie Goodnight shows you the basic gaits and footfalls of the horse and how they apply to your riding.
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Read more: Gaits and Footfalls of the Horse with Julie Goodnight (9:58)
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food.
Flaxseeds are high in fat
The type of fat is what makes them so special. What differentiates flaxseeds from other high fat foods is its fatty acid profile. Most of the fat in flaxseeds is in the form of two polyunsaturated fatty acids -- linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Your horse requires them to be healthy. But his body is not capable of producing them. (The same is true for you!) So, it is up to you to add them to his diet. Consequently, by definition, LA and ALA are referred to as essential fatty acids (EFAs).
This seminar delves into specific horse health problems associated with muddy footing as well as measures to take on your own horse farm to prevent mud and keep your equine facilities clean and safe.
Steve Kraus, Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF), has served as the Cornell University Hospital for Animals’ Head of Farrier Services since 2010. A lifelong equestrian and polo player, Steve began shoeing horses in 1964, graduated with a degree in Animal Science from the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1971, and has had a distinguished farriery career over many decades. In 2016, he was inducted into the International Farriers Hall of Fame.
Ken Estes works as an Ag Program Leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) in Livingston County. Ken serves as an expert in natural resources and environmental conservation and operates a Lippitt Morgan horse farm in the county. Ken has combined his passions for environmental sustainability and the equine industry through his work and is committed to improving the welfare of horses while fostering a more environmentally conscious approach to horse management.
Read more: Cornell Equine Seminar - Mud Management on Horse Farms (59:59)
It's easy to find great movies for horse lovers. The movies include both those films that are based on the adventures of horses and even more that have to do with training and utilizing horses. These movies include beloved classics, big-budget action movies and epics, and great horse racing movies as well. What the best had in common was treating the horses with respect.
The next best thing to people riding and loving their horses is to watch movies about the beloved horses in their spare time. With Oscar nominees, documentaries, new classics, dramas, and family pictures, here is a look at the best horse movies of all-time.
Based on the 1982 novel by Michael Morpurgo, Steven Spielberg directed War Horse in 2011 about a thoroughbred horse named Joey. The story starts with Joey's birth and then his training by a boy named Albert. However, when Albert's dad sells Joey to the army when they need money to pay rent after a downpour destroys their crops, Albert watches as his horse is sent off to serve in the war.
War Horse then shows Joey's work in the war, with Albert eventually enlisting when he reaches legal age. As expected, Albert is reunited with Joey. Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Eddie Marsan lead the cast with Jeremy Irvine as Albert. This horse movie received six Oscar nominations.
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