TABLE OF CONTENTS  Happy Birthday Horses!
The Best Christmas Gift Footing Part 4: Types of Arena Footing ***************************************** Happy Birthday Horses!
Happy birthday Zinger, Sassy, Zipper,
Dickens, Seeker, Aria, and Sherlock! As you probably know, January 1 is considered
the birthday of most horses. No matter what day your horse was born (January 1
or December 31 or anywhere in between), on January 1 your horse becomes one year
older. That can make quite a difference when you are comparing a foal that is
born in February with one that is born in October. On the following January, they
are both yearlings, even though one is 11 months old and the other is 3 months
old. If they were to compete in a yearling halter class, it would be like judging
apples and oranges. The size difference usually evens out by the time the horses
are five years old. ***************************************** The
Best Christmas Gift Richard knows my feelings run very deep
for horses, for our country, and for his talents, so he created the perfect Christmas
gift for me. If you'd like to see my Star
Spangled Sparky, click here. ***************************************** Footing
Part 4: Types of Arena Footing Three months ago, I began a 5 part series
on arena footing, a most important consideration for your horse's soundness and
your safety. To have a productive training session, arena footing must be safe
and appropriate for your event. Good footing gives a horse the confidence to move
forward with energy and elasticity. Poor footing is dangerous and can cause a
horse to fall or to move timidly or with resistance. Various materials can be
used for arena footing. Each has its attributes and drawbacks. Read about Grass,
Dirt, Sand, Stone Dust, Wood Products, and Rubber Products here. ***************************************** That's
it for this month. Keep your mind in the middle and a leg on each side.
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