thoroughbreds Archive

Problems in Thoroughbreds 1

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 14 Comments
Just as pedigree dog breeding takes major cues from purebred horse breeding, we can see institutional problems in thoroughbreds that directly mirror the issues we see in the dog fancy. Lack...
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The Equestrian Order

Posted on June 15, 2012 | 7 Comments
In a series of posts I would like to compare and contrast the major groups in the mammalian fancy: breeders of horses, dogs, cats, and rodents. While these groups have...
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- How soft is a golden retriever’s mouth? May 20, 2013
  [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9y_zCOu0MI?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent&w=500&h=312] Source. Also the hazards of trying to crack an egg using just one hand! This is an old golden retriever parlor trick, and I one that would actually bring me wild turkey eggs out of th […]
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  A week ago Saturday, Connie and I went up to Barr Lake State Park, a local birding hot spot. I thought you might enjoy this picture of a white pelican we saw there, one of the many who visit here in the summer. It seems every time I see them I am astonished anew at how big they are. […]
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  Hattie and I spent the day at the Colorado Horse Park today watching my guy Zed in a show. It is an unbelievable facility!I don't get a chance to ride Zed as much as I'd like, so I have half-leased him to a girl from my barn and they are having a great time. My trainer rides Zed on my half of the days that I can't make it...which is often... […]
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