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Featured ThinLine Vendor - Olson's Tack

For more than 60-years Olson’s Tack Shop has provided quality riding apparel and equipment to Northwest riders. Olson’s has one of the largest inventories of specialty English tack and attire on the Pacific Coast! Olson’s is proud to offer an unparalleled selection of English riding equipment—from paddock boots and half chaps to custom show attire and riding boots, Olson’s has what riders want! The wide array of products at Olson’s is well stocked to ensure that customers always find what they… Continue

Added by ThinLine on November 12, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

America's Top Equestrian Stars Use Amazing ThinLine® Technology to Keep Their Horses Healthy

America's Top Equestrian Stars Use Amazing ThinLine® Technology to Keep Their Horses Healthy.

Welcome to our behind the scenes look at ThinLine Inc., the company that produces the saddle pads, tack and boots that are the rage among international riders. (photo Betsy Steiner) M… Continue

Added by ThinLine on November 6, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Why the Dutch are top of the dressage world

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/09/229.shtml The progress of the Netherlands in the equestrian sport of dressage is no accident, says Dutch national young rider coach Tineke Bartels. She insists that the country's progress in dressage has been influenced "by studying carefully the best riders and trainers in the world, and having an open mind". Bartels, speaking ahead of next month's Global Dressage Forum, re… Continue

Added by ThinLine on October 13, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments

From Horse Talk - Miracle horse survives 5.3km irrigation tunnel ordeal

Miracle horse survives 5.3km irrigation tunnel ordeal http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/10/028.shtml October 3, 2009 By Neil Clarkson Eddie the miracle horse is recovering well from his ordeal. An Arabian horse has miraculously survived a 5.3km swim through an irrigation tunnel after being sucked into its intake. The tale of nine-year-old Eddie left the manager of the Wyoming irrigation scheme almost lost for… Continue

Added by ThinLine on October 13, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Sand Cracks

I have a 7 year old mare with sand cracks. I am almost afraid to have shoes put on her because of them as I'm afraid her hoofs wil fall apart. Any suggestions on what to do? Continue

Added by Sandi Olson on October 3, 2009 at 11:35am — 1 Comment

ThinLine and Saddlefit4Life® Introduce New High-Tech Segue Saddle Pad

For Immediate Release- For more information contact: Saddlefit4Life® http://www.saddlefit4life.com ThinLine Inc 888-401-9101 www.thinlineinc.com New Solution to Saddle Fit Challenges- ThinLine and Saddlefit4Life® Introduce New High-Tech Segue Saddle Pad Durham, NC (September 30, 2009) - ThinLine Inc and Saddlefit4Life® have joined forces to create a new saddle pad designed to extend the fit of custom fitted saddles as horses mature and develop. The Segue saddle pad combines the revolutionar… Continue

Added by ThinLine on September 30, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

Devon, Cesar Another Hattrick- Kevin 2nd Young riders- Dominique 3rd in Juniors Individual

Hello Friends, What a weekend it was! Devon was like a dream come true for all of us here at Performance Farm. I was a proud rider and trainer to say the least. Our students did great, Kevin finished second in the Young Riders test with Michael Davis' Dancing Queen and also did his best with Captain Louie, Dominique with Charming Princess was 3rd in the Junior test in her first time showing at Devon. Anna Stovall rode beautifully as well. Our young horses Whoopie Gold and Weekend Pleasure reinfo… Continue

Added by ThinLine Rider News on September 30, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

From Dressage Daily - International Dressage Trainer Oded Shimoni Trains British Champions In UK

http://www.dressagedaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4515:09shimoni&catid=222:september-2009 International Dressage Trainer Oded Shimoni Trains British Champions In UK Written by JR PR Tuesday, 22 September 2009 10:26 Wellington, FL (September 22, 2009)- As a veteran of two World Equestrian Games and two Europ… Continue

Added by ThinLine Rider News on September 23, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

ThinLine© Partners With Dressage Rider Laura Noyes

For Immediate Release – For more information contact Elaine Lockhead ThinLine, LLC www.thinlineinc.com 1-888-401-9101 ThinLine© Partners With Dressage Rider Laura Noyes Durham, NC (September 22, 2009) – Dressage rider Laura Noyes recently followed in the hoof prints of some of the sports top riders by becoming a “product partner” with ThinLine©, a company known for their technologically advanced shock absorbing saddle pads. A 22-year-old rider from Maine, Noyes was the 2009 winner of the Lion… Continue

Added by ThinLine Rider News on September 22, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

"Shine a Light" on helping horses and riders

Better for the Horse, Better for the Rider. Everyday, the ThinLine family works to keep revolutionizing tack that is helping horses and riders perform to their best ability, whether that be on the trail, or under the Olympic Rings. Elaine Lockhead (who has owned the company since 2005), along with 3 other women who grew up riding, impact the equine world every day by providing new solutions to old tack problems experienced by riders worldwide. Although the four women handle the day-to-day… Continue

Added by ThinLine on September 9, 2009 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Betsy Steiner Great Weekend Thanks to Sponsors

September 8, 2009: Betsy Steiner had a great weekend at Dressage at Stone Tavern in Allentown, NJ over the Labor Day Weekend. She showed both Fino, owned by Joli Burrell and Findlay's Titaan, owned by the University of Findlay in the Prix St. George classes on both Saturday and Sunday. Fino won the Prix St. George on Saturday and Titaan was placed third. They swapped positions on Sunday with Findlay's Titaan taking the win and the FEI Championship while Fino came in a close Second and took the r… Continue

Added by ThinLine Rider News on September 9, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

"Saddle Pads and What Manufacturers Don’t Tell You!"

Check out this great article by Mike G. Easton on Saddle Pads and their secrets. http://www.5starequineproducts.com/SaddlePadsArticle.html Continue

Added by Saddlefit from ThinLine on September 4, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Rushing Jumps? By Anne Kursinski

Question: I have a young green horse we're training in the jumpers. Going around a course he gets headstrong to combinations, but will collect up afterwards. During gymnastics he will rush and ignore cues, and will try to jump over as many of the jumps as he can in one stride and then will come back. Even when a line is spaced out he becomes unruly. If you attempt to pull him up to slow him he bolts and bucks until after the final jump. Any ideas on how to get him to stay cool and collect… Continue

Added by Training Tips on September 4, 2009 at 2:10pm — No Comments

CHIROPRACTIC FOR YOUR HORSE

CHIROPRACTIC FOR YOUR HORSE by Dr. Beverly Gordon Often people have asked me, “Do you think Chiropractic will help my horse?” The answer is, “it depends on what you are trying to achieve with your horse”. We hear about horses receiving Chiropractic care for specific problems, most commonly with their back, but we also hear of horses that have regular Chiropractic adjustments to keep them performing well. So, when should you consider Chiropractic care for your horse? To better understand Chiropr… Continue

Added by Happy Horses - Happy Riders on September 3, 2009 at 9:35am — No Comments

Mysteries of Riding:Elusive, Magical Focus

A number of years ago there was a woman who loved to ride. She decided one day it would be a good idea to learn to jump. She pictured herself sailing over huge and difficult obstacles with ease and the ringside crowds going wild. She was lucky enough to find a coach who asked her what her goals in riding might be and she told him this idea. “In two years I would like to compete over fences and be able to jump a 3ft. course competently.”They set about work and slowly she acquired the skills to re… Continue

Added by Training Tips on September 3, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

Wither Tracings How-to

Check out this really good document about how and why to do an accurate wither tracing.... Wither Tracing Continue

Added by Saddlefit from ThinLine on August 31, 2009 at 12:46pm — No Comments

For Immediate Release – For more information contact Elaine Lockhead ThinLine, LLC www.thinlineinc.com 1-888-401-9101 Olympic Rider Anne Kursinski and Market Street Farm Count on ThinLine© Saddle Pads Durham, NC (August 27, 2009) – Olympic rider Anne Kursinski has proven that she knows what it takes to get to the top of the show jumping world. Kursinski, who operates out of her Market Street Farm in New Jersey, is a two-time Olympic Silver Medalist who has also represented the U.S. on Nations… Continue

Added by ThinLine on August 27, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Can there be Equine Dentistry Without Drama? Geoff Tucker says YES!

By Larissa Cox Geoff Tucker is a different kind of Equine Dentist. He has floated over 40,000 horse’s teeth using only hand tools and rarely uses sedatives. He uses good horsemanship and principles of respect to have the horse allow him to run his hands inside their mouths to feel each and every tooth. It is equine dentistry without powertools, equine dentistry without sedating horses, indeed, it is Equine Dentistry Without Drama™. Why do you call your practice “Equine Dentistry Without Drama™… Continue

Added by Happy Horses - Happy Riders on August 26, 2009 at 10:12am — No Comments

Chris Hickey and Cabana Boy

A huge congratulations to Chris Hickey of Hilltop Farm for just winning the Developing Horse Championship with a score of 73.810% on Cabana Boy, who is just 7 years old. Cabana Boy won the 5 yo Young Horse Championship under Michael Bragdell, also of Hilltop Farm, the 6yo Young Horse Championship under Chris Hickey and now the Developing Young Horse Championship, again with Chris. Three in a row. http://www.hilltopfarminc.com/ Continue

Added by ThinLine Rider News on August 25, 2009 at 10:37am — No Comments

HEAD TILT IN HORSES

HEAD TILT IN HORSES I was speaking to a trainer friend of mine recently, and she suggested I write an article about head tilt in horses, since this is a problem trainers often encounter with their students. So, for Diane, here it is. Identifying Head Tilt The importance of understanding when the horse’s head is held in an improper position lies in the fact that this interferes with straightness, therefore function. Additionally, it can be indicative of a physical problem, or discomfort in the… Continue

Added by Training Tips on August 25, 2009 at 9:28am — No Comments

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