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00 – Heavens Gait Farm is proud to offer this Tennessee Walking Trail Horse for Sale: WOW! Look at this Gorgeous Golden girl!! A Champagne Cowgirl is the coolest looking gal…even ol’ Roy Rogers would appreciate the looks of this one! She makes me think of a beautiful “Breyer” horse – her coat glistens in the sun and looks like it has metallic gold strands in it! She has a dainty head and perfect ears, calm eyes and a soft “cotton candy” mane and tail! She is a true “work of art”…just look at her! You could not paint a prettier picture than this one! This absolutely gorgeous 5 year old, 15.2h mare gets noticed everywhere she goes! You just cannot miss her – stands out in every crowd – we get so many compliments everywhere we go! Looks are not the only thing this mare has going for her…she is a superior trail mount! She is confident on the trails and has never refused anything asked of her! Her willing nature is just one of the wonderful things that I love about this mare! She is patient and easy to ride – anyone with basic riding skills can ride this mare! Cowgirl is surefooted and really watches where she places her feet in steep country, picking her way wisely through rocks, roots and mud! She will lead, walk in the middle or happily bring up the rear – she does not care. She accepts new challenges without stress and is calm and cool in sticky situations! She will just walk along when asked and her brakes are well-installed! She has a soft mouth and listens well …
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Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest places in the world to go and vacation. Just listen what all these people had to say about the safety of Mexico.
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You need to be Safe when Riding a Horse
Article by Cole Rees
Riding a horse can be a fun experience for many people. Before you ride a horse, you will need to consider the safety precautions. As long as you are safe while riding a horse, you can be certain that you will have a pleasant ride. You might be a beginner rider. If you are a beginner then it is a good idea to take a horse riding lesson that will help you understand the safety and how to better ride a horse. Best of all, lessons are usually not too expensive for a beginner, at the most you would end up paying about a few pounds for one lesson.
When you are preparing for your first horse ride, you will need to make sure you are wearing some jeans and good shoes so that you can be comfortable while riding. If you are someone that wants to go further in the adventure of horse riding and you plan on having your own horse to own in ride then there are many important factors that you need to consider before taking on the responsibility of owning a horse. It is indeed a big responsibility. You need to take care of the horse and make sure that you are safe when you are riding it.
Safety helmets are something that you must have to ride a horse especially for children and beginners. When you ride a horse, the helmet should not be removed from the head and should be worn the whole time until you get off of the horse. No one ever wants to experience what it is like to fall off a horse. If it happens, then the minimum damage to your body that you will experience would be a few bruises or scrapes on your body. Depending on how fast the horse is going or if the horse is going out of control, you can be injured pretty badly and death can even occur during a severely bad horse fall. For the most part such incident is rare as long as you are taking the proper safety precautions when you ride. Make sure the helmet is a strong and sturdy one because the cheap ones won’t protect your head and can break if you fall.
Do some shopping around online to see what types of helmets are available as well as other equestrian equipment such as horse saddles are available.
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Heavens Gait Farm is proud to introduce this Family Safe Trail Horse Deluxe – Triples Midnight Chance – or I should say “re-introduce” as we sold this handsome Bay Gelding about five years ago to a lovely young lady (13 at the time) for her First Horse! She is now heading off to college (congratulations Jenna!) and has asked us to help her find Chance another loving family who will appreciate his special qualities! Jenna found that over the past year, her time was taken up by activities normal to any teenager, school, thoughts of college and we bet, boys, too! Chance received lots of love, but not many miles for the past year, so she turned to us for help to recondition him and make sure he gets another great family. As we expected, he went right back to work, as if he was ridden yesterday and we continue to be “in love” with this great horse that impressed us years ago! He is probably the most beautiful Bay horse that I have ever seen – his coat glistens in the sun like a copper penny outlined with his dark markings, legs, mane, tail, muzzle, ears – WOW!! And he matured into such a well built fella – full bodied and 16.1 – big enough for a large rider and gentle enough for a beginner! Where do I begin to tell you about this amazing horse? He is absolutely fearless and will carry a rider anywhere they want to go – every time – without exception! When he was here five years ago, he helped Travis gain confidence in his own riding ability, so you can imagine that Travis has …
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3950.00 – Heads are sure to turn as you ride by on this handsome fella! He is as smart as he is pretty…safe, sane and ready to be someones favorite trail buddy! He is not afraid of anything, he will go where you want him to go, willingly and safely. Hillbilly Deluxe is a breath-taking, No-Fade Black and White gelding with a smooth way of going that is just made for a long day on the trails! This gorgeous 14.3h, 5yo gelding is extremely confident and comfortable on the trails…a very willing and consistent trail partner, with miles and miles of trail experience. Hillbilly is sound and current on all health care. He is easy to saddle and Loads/Unloads and Re-loads on any trailer! This fearless gelding is a fantastic all-around horse with easy, smooth gait, striking good looks and willing disposition. He is confident and NOT spooky…goes anywhere you ask him to go…anytime! He is surefooted in any kind of terrain and he has navigated through some pretty rough stuff! He is great around traffic and 4 wheelers and has a confident and gentle mind.Desensitized to hikers, ATV’s, traffic, bikes, ropes, tarps & dogs. Outstanding manners on the ground or in the saddle. Any confident rider with basic riding skills can handle him. He has been ridden through shallow AND fairly deep water with no problems. Loads/Unloads/Reloads easily, trailers well, stands tied quietly, crossties, clips, bathes, stands for farrier/vet. If you are looking for a smooth gaited horse with a fearless …
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Heavens Gait Farm proudly offers this incredible well mannered and easy going gaited trail horse for sale. Jinxy is one of those special “once is a lifetime” kind of horses! She is the perfect babysitter for a timid rider, child or a beginner that needs a confidence boost. This gorgeous, 13 year old, 15.2h mare has many, many miles of true “on the trail” experience! She does not spook and remains calm, even when things around her may get crazy! She loves to be ridden and is up for whatever you ask her to do. She is very confident and safe on the trails, completely happy to ease along and enjoy the scenery, whether it is alone with you or in a large group ride. She is calm and never in a hurry, walking at ease – even back to the barn or campsite! Leave her in the pasture for weeks and she will still be the same, dependable and safe trail horse! She is so friendly and affectionate and will be a welcome addition to any family! She has been a loving trail partner who has been ridden and owned by the same family for the past 10 years and they were forced to place her with a new home due to changes in their lives. She has ridden the steep mountain trails of western NC, eastern TN, KY and VA. She has camped, ties to picket line and has even been in several parades. We feel VERY fortunate that we have been blessed to be able to offer her for sale from Heavens Gait Farm. When you meet and ride this mare, you will understand why! She is just the right age that she is consistently …
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Heavens Gait Farm offers this Beginner Safe Gaited Trail Horse For Sale: Meet Loredo! This handsome and affectionate 14.3h, 5yo, Tri-colored gelding is a laid-back, “easy-goer” safe for just about ANY level rider! He rides at aslower pace, relaxed and not in a hurry and is the sort of horse that easily makes a beginner or nervous rider feel safe – even if you have to ride out alone…just the two of you for a day together on the trails! Loredo quickly gains his rider’s trust because he is safe and calm on the trails and will go ANYWHERE you point him…and he is NOT spooky! He will not get upset if you drop something or things get around his feet or if other horses go running by you. He has been ridden in some very rugged back-country trails, as well as easy cart-paths and he is right at home wherever you want to go – even thru deep water! Rides with a group or by himself, safely and calmly! He is a great horse for someone new to gaited, as he is easy to ride. He would also be great for someone who rides with non-gaited friends, as he is not too “hot” to “plod along” with his pals, content to walk along enjoying the scenery all day, if desired! He will not try to travel faster than the group and is even confident enough to leave the group and ride where he is told to go. He is happy to mosey along at ease while you and your pals enjoy the ride! He is a very sweet natured “in your pocket” sort of guy – my 12 year old daughter just loves him and he loves all the attention …
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See equinenow.com 00 – Heavens Gait Farm offers this trail horse for sale: My Tennessee Dolly is another awesome family horse! This gorgeous 9 year old mare will walk along as slow as desired or perform a nice, easy saddle gaitperfect for a day out to enjoy to beauty of the trails! She can really move along smoothly when called upon and has an incredible soft, easy canter, too! She loves people and attention – suitable for a timid beginner and up! Dolly is super sweet and lovable. She has been ridden by adults and children, miles and miles and miles of trails! This mare has enjoyed trail rides and camping in all types of conditions and terrains! She has shown at a few local Saturday night fun classes (winning quite a few ribbons for her youth rider!) and she has been ridden in many area Christmas Parades! She is cautious with her timid riders, but even the most advanced rider will enjoy this gorgeous lady. Rides with a group or all by herself, safely and calmly! She is NOT spooky, NOT spooky, NOT spookyand if you have ever ridden a spooky horse, you know EXACTLY what I am saying here!! She is so easy to rideif you cannot ride this one, you probably just do not need to rideshe is that easy to get along with! Stands still to mount and dismount. Leave her in the pasture for months and she will be the same reliable lady next time you ride ~ If you would enjoy a been there, done that kind of horse, safe and reliable,then you need to take a serious look at this lovely mare …
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Heavens Gait Farm proudly offers for sale – Fru Fru! If you can sit in a chair, you can ride this mare! She makes a complete novice feel like a pro! Fru Fru is an extremely safe trail horse!! She is confident and NOT spooky…goes anywhere you ask her to go…anytime and every time without exception! She is surefooted in any kind of terrain and she has navigated through some pretty rough stuff! She will gait for ANYONE – no gimmicks, no special skills required from the rider – just sit there and ride! This beautiful palomino mare has miles and miles of trail experience and handles the trails safely & calmly. You can ride her, knowing beyond a doubt that you can enjoy the trails without worry or apprehension because she will take care of you! From the coast to the mountains, she has been exposed to all types of terrain, barking dogs and other livestock, bicycles, traffic including motorcycles, lawn mowers, tractors, and heavy equipment. She rides both western and english. She is super confident and independent and will go out easily to ride alone! She also does great ridden in large groups, whether it is leading the group, somewhere in the middle, or happily bringing up the rear! She is NOT Spooky. Desensitized to hikers, ATV’s, traffic, bikes, ropes, tarps & kids playing! Loads/Unloads/Re-loads and trailers well on any trailer. Ties, clips, grooms, and bathes, stands for the farrier and vet. Stands still to mount and dismount. She has NO vices, NO health issues and up to …
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Stay Safe with the Best Form of Safety – An Equestrian Helmet
Article by Lawrence White
If you intend learning to horse ride it would be foolish to begin without an equestrian helmet. Even experienced riders can be thrown from a horse or simply fall off for any number of reasons. A novice rider has even more chance of falling off. In fact, the horsy crowd regards falling off as a rite of passage for a novice rider. If you fall off you will have to get back on and continue. You will be able to carry on as usual if you are not injured. The risk of injury is greater if you do not wear a helmet while riding.
A riding helmet is worn to keep you from incurring a head injury. It is of the utmost importance you buy a helmet that is guaranteed to be a safety helmet. It is advisable to buy a helmet new from a reputable equestrian apparel stockist. If you do buy a used riding helmet you must be sure it has never been damaged. If it is damaged by eve a hairline crack it will not keep your skull safe.
An important consideration when you buy your helmet is the fit. You must try on the helmet before you buy it. Helmets do come in a variety of sizes. When you place the helmet on your head it must be snug and not shift about. Make sure the chin strap can be adjusted to keep the helmet firm. If you have long hair ask for a helmet that comes with a ponytail port.
An equestrian helmet is not meant to be worn tilted in any way. A helmet that is tilted front or backward leaves parts of your skull vulnerable to injury. There is also the danger of the helmet completely slipping off.
Riding helmets are constantly being researched and updated. This means they are constantly being improved. The primary purpose of a helmet is to provide protection against injury but the latest helmets are very light and also allow the scalp to breathe. This makes the wearing of a helmet a lot more comfortable because riders do work up a sweat during a ride.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated rider who spends a lot of time on a horse then you should upgrade your helmet on a regular basis. If you do, your head will always be protected by the most up to date technology available in equestrian apparel.
If you are a novice rider you must understand the importance of wearing a riding helmet. You must get into the habit of readjusting your helmet each time you wear it. A helmet is not only meant to protect your head if you fall. A helmet is also meant to protect your head from being kicked by a hoof. This means you should always wear your helmet properly even when grooming a horse.
An equestrian helmet is not a fashion item. Even though helmets come in a wide range of colours and shades this is safety wear that is compulsory to all those who come into close contact with a horse.
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Fox Lodge Saddlery are one of the UK’s leading specialists in Equestrian Supplies and clothing from this Equestrian Helmet to jumpers and fleeces. To view the full range of equipment on offer from Fox Lodge Saddlery, visit us today at http://www.foxlodgesaddlery.co.uk/