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“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren’t enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress”.

-Viggo Mortensen

 

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No animals were harmed in the making of this website.

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Except for horses. I systematically made sure all the horses saw my antlers.


 
 

The Stallion

 

The stallion has been loved by man for centuries due to his noble gracefulness, amazing power, striking agility, remarkable versatility and outstanding swiftness.  These qualities combined make the horse particularly compatible with man.

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Historically, stallions  have shown their worth as war horses  as part of the Cavalry in battles and in chariots  for transportation and sport.

In modern times, horses are used for personal pleasure such as horse riding and for competition and sport, such as horse racing and hunting.  Horses, however, are mainly  kept today as much loved pets and companions.

 

David David
Stallions taking dog’s place as man’s best friend. That’s great.

Tyler Tyler
We really need to toss to that.

Betty Betty
Guys, are you talking about zebras or maybe donkeys?

Gretchen Gretchen
Oh Guys! Quit horsing around!


 
 
 

Horses in History

 
Historically, great leaders like Alexander the Great used horses especially in battle.   In his personal history, Alexander the great goes further and portrays both his interactions and the domestication of  horses.

His own horse, Bucephalus,  was a wild horse that was gifted to him when he was only a boy.  Alexander the Great went on to tame him and that horse became one of his most powerful weapons in battle and also one of his great life conquests.

horsesThere was also the Roman emperor, Caligula who made history by making his horse, Incitatus, a priest of Rome. With such a status, the horse would often feed on oats which were first dripped in gold. Does this sound weird? Maybe not. The horse always sported a jewelled collar and had more than 20 servants who were tasked to take care of him.

Remember the chariot of fire, in the Bible, which carried Elijah the Prophet to heaven?  It shows how long man has loved the horse.

 

Megan Megan
A horse, a priest? Weird. Very Weird indeed.

Jessica Jessica
It’s the name Bucephalus that is making me snigger.

Tyler Tyler
I don’t see anything wrong with that?

Gretchen Gretchen
Of course you don’t. Maybe you will understand when a chariot of fire takes you to hell.


 
 
 

Horses Here and Now

 
In modern times, man uses the horse for personal pleasure, but most of the pleasure seems to be derived from various horse racing competitions.

It should be noted that horse racing is an ancient sport dating back to the 12th century in the British culture,  notably when the English  knights arrived back home from the Crusades with Arabian horses.

This then led to horse racing sports, commonly dubbed as the “Sport of Kings” whereby horses would be used to race  The first state-sanctioned horse racing event took place at Newmarket, England between 1660-1685, during the reign of Charles II.

 

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Did you hear about the horse with the negative attitude? She always said ‘Neigh’


 
 

Since then the sport has spread worldwide and also evolved to include various sporting events such as:-

  • Dressage
  • English Equitation
  • Show Jumping
  • Reining
  • Calf Roping
  • Steer Roping
  • Bronc saddle riding
  • Bulldogging (Steer Wrestling)
  • Barrel Racing Steeple chasing
  • Sidesaddle
  • Vaulting

Many horse racing competitions may be unfamiliar to you but there are big races such as Kentucky Derby, Breeder’s Cup or Stake Races which are all popular in North America.

Anyhow you might also have had the opportunity to watch movies such as All the Pretty Horses, Big Spender, Virginia’s Run or Hidalgo all which have various plots involving horse racing and stories.

 

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Did you know that Oh No, It’s my mother-in-law was voted the second funniest horse name of all time?


 
 

Below you can read about an early childhood horse riding experience that I’m sure a lot of you horse lovers can relate to.  Follow our safety precautions, get familiar with daily horsey health checks and learn a little bit about horsey love and breeding too.  Enjoy fellow horse lovers!
 


Basic Information

  • Horse Riding Precautions
  • Horsey Health Tips
  • Horse Mating and Breeding
  • Learn to walk before you run

 

History of this site

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This website was previously about real estate, agricultural land, land-use concerns, advocacy and policy guidance in the Cochrane District.

The Cochrane & District Agricultural Society is  still active today and promotes community involvement through providing equine (horsey) activities and youth involvement.

 

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What do horses say when they are finished eating? That’s the last straw!


 
 

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