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Yearling Sale Preparation Seminar

August 5, 2013 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

Here’s another piece of information that I’ve recently been sent from Inglis. The best bit? It’s educational and free!

Inglis will be hosting a Yearling Sale Preparation & Presentation Seminar at Oaklands in two weeks times on Thursday 15 August, following the first day of the Melbourne August Thoroughbred Sale.

Interested? Check out the information flyer.

The seminar is Thursday, August 14th and starts at 4pm. Those interested in attending should consider providing an RSVP by Monday the 12th, as per directions of the above flyer.

Speakers at the seminar include:-

Peter Orton – Vinery Stud General Manager
Dr John Kohnke – Animal Nutritionist
Ian Church – Veterinarian at Flemington Equine
Mike Moroney – Group 1 Trainer & Buyer

“Topics to be covered include feeding and educating yearlings for sales, radiographs and endoscopic examinations of yearlings, plus trainers and buyers expectations and requirements.” – Author unknown

“The seminar is aimed to empower participants with additional knowledge and information that will enable them to maximise the sale ring potential of their yearlings,” said Inglis Melbourne Director Peter Heagney.

Why not take a look if you’re free? A great opportunity to network!

“Horse Terminology: Reluctant = Sale Comes with Title Deeds to Sydney Harbor Bridge “

Spirit Horse

July 30, 2013 by Christine Meunier 2 Comments

This novel by Ned Ackerman is one that I’ve had sitting on my shelves for a long time! Determined to read through the books that I’ve acquired so far (close to 700), I thought what if I start at the start of the alphabet (based on author) and work my way through?

So, this is how I came to start on this novel for young people – perhaps pre and early teenage years.

Spirit Horse follows the tale of young Running Crane. After the loss of his father, Running Crane’s mother marries into a new band – the Kainaa. His lack of staying power on a horse causes him to be the brunt of many jokes, particularly from a spiteful youth Weasel Rider.

Running Crane desperately wants a horse of his own and when chosen to take part in a raid for horses from another band, the Snake People, his hopes are lifted. Although apprehensive about taking part in the raid, he is also wondering if this may be his chance to secure a horse of his own and gain a place of respect in his new band.

During the raid Running Crane gets separated and has to work hard to survive and make his way back to familiar territory. It is on his way home that he discovers the Spirit Horse – a mighty stallion that the Kainaa were hoping to steal from the Snake People. The Spirit Horse may prove to be Running Crane’s chance to gain a horse of his own and gain the respect he desires – if he can tame the wild stallion.

Spirit Horse is a great coming of age story about a youth who uses determination to prove himself, rather than petty fighting with those who oppose him. The novel is an interesting read with some good themes about integrity and doing the right thing.

Author – Ned Ackerman
Fiction – preteens / early teenage years
In my library – it is! A delightful read for the younger person.
Want it? Get it now on Amazon.

“Horses are the dolphins of the plains, the spirits of the wind; yet we sit astride them for the sake of being well-groomed, whereas they could have all the desire in the world to bolt, but instead, they adjust their speed and grace, only to please us, never to displease.” – Lauren Salerno

Tag: horse story, equine book review, equine author, horse library, horse writing, Ned Ackerman

Inglis Equine Art Prize 2013

July 29, 2013 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Attention art enthusiasts! It’s that time of year when the Inglis Equine Art Prize is on. According to an email received today:

“Created by Inglis’ Deputy Chairman Arthur Inglis in association with Australian Art Sales Director Mike Coward to encourage and promote thoroughbred art, the Inglis Equine Art Prize is the only one of its kind in Australia, with the winner receiving A$15,000 in prizemoney.”

The 2013 theme is All Things Thoroughbred. I thought it was interesting to read about the judges:

Frank Giacco, BArch – Australian artist and winner of the 1994 Archibald Prize. This highly regarded figure and still life painter is also a much sought after art tutor and is a long time teacher at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. Frank’s experience and knowledge will bring great deal of depth and dimension to the judging panel.

Alister Simpson, AAEA – has been recognized as the leading equine artist in Australia for over three decades. From the age of two, Alister had a passion for drawing horses. He studied art in Auckland, New Zealand and London, and also studied veterinary anatomy over a period of four years. Alister’s skills have earned him significant international acclaim and he is an invited participating full member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. This enables him to exhibit at the Academy, to jury for exhibitions and to teach workshops.

Arthur Inglis – Deputy Chairman and Strategic Development director of Inglis, Arthur Inglis has been involved in the family’s thoroughbred auctioneering business all his life. Arthur is the fifth generation to be linked to the family trade, which dates back to 1867. Arthur will represent Inglis on the judging panel bringing with him a strong wealth of knowledge into the equine industry.

Dates of interest:
Grand VIP Opening Event
Inglis Newmarket, Sydney NSW
Tuesday August 13
6.30pm-8.30pm

Public Viewing
Inglis Oaklands, Melbourne VIC
Thursday August 15 – Friday August 16
10am-5pm
285 Oaklands Road Oaklands Junction VIC

Members Reserve Viewing
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Saturday August 18

VIP Viewing
Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Dinner, Scone NSW
Saturday August 24

“A horse’s magnificence is in his strength of heart. With flowing tail and flying mane, wide nostrils, never stretched by pain, mouths bloodless to the bit or rein, and feet that iron never shod, a thousand horses – the wild – the free like waves that follow o’er the sea, came thickly thundering on.” – Author unknown

Radio Horses

July 25, 2013 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Well I’m a little bit excited because I was interviewed this morning on The Equine Program about my novel Horse Country – A World of Horses, my teaching of equine studies and horse careers in general!

“The Equine Program goes ‘live to air’, on 97.7fm between 7:00am and 9:00am every Thursday morning and anyone wishing to listen to the program, but who is outside the Casey Radio 97.7fm ‘footprint’, can do so by going to our Website, http://www.caseyradio.com.au/ then ‘click’ on the ‘Listen Live Icon’ on our Home Page as the program is ‘streamed live’ on the Internet.

The program is replayed between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Thursday afternoon on 97.7fm, and again, is ‘streamed’ on the Internet.”

This has made me realise that talking horses on the radio is one facet of the equine industry I haven’t considered on this blog! Skills that radio presenters may have are

audio
clarity of speech
horse knowledge
contacts

“A good rider can hear his horse speak to him. A great rider can hear his horse whisper.” – Author unknown

Fodder Solutions

July 22, 2013 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

What Would you do in the Event of a Drought?

A friend Cait has given me some adverts from a farming magazine to look over for interest and the benefit of my future property. One was a product that is hydroponically grown fodder as a solution to stock (horses, sheep, goats, cattle) in times of drought.

The sprouts in question are barley it seems, and there are a lot of positive points listed on the site to promote why you would feed them to your horses.

This may be a cost effective way to provide roughage in times of drought. It is stated on the site to be a cheaper means of providing this than having to buy lucerne hay.

I’m always interested in possible solutions to protect stock during the poor affects of weather – such as in a drought.

If interested, perhaps you’d like to check out Fodder Solutions. A nutritional breakdown of the sprouts is also provided.

Perhaps a product such as this one may be something that appeals to those who are interested in pursuing a form of equine nutrition, or pasture related career. Food for thought.

“You know you’re a horse person when… your mouth waters at the sight of a truck full of hay.” – Author unknown

Yearling Sale Preparation Seminar

Spirit Horse

Inglis Equine Art Prize 2013

Radio Horses

Fodder Solutions

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