Wednesday, March 16, 2011

I've got two great books that need to go: Win With Bob Avila...retails for $39.95, you pay $5 plus $4.95 shipping. This book is a "mentoring" book in which Bob explains how he feels about horses, training, facilities and handling clients. Barrel Racing, training the Wright way....retails for $45, you pay $5 plus $4.95 (if I can ship that way...or $10.95) This book is fantastic...starts with the breeding of barrel horses and goes through everything from training to hauling to competing to fixing common problems...even discusses "ground conditions." Both books are new and in perfect condition. Send me an e-mail saying which book you want...first to order gets the books, we'll work out credit card payment later. donblazer@horsecoursesonline.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Learn how to make a sculpture of your horse

If you really love your horse, you can create a life-like image of your partner that will last a lifetime, and you’ll save $50 doing it, plus get college credit!

Deanna Cummins, artist and horse lover herself, will guide you every step of the way as you capture in clay the unique image of your equine friend. Sculpt Your Horse is our newest course, and featured this month.

Six lessons show you how to use sculpting materials and tools, how to get photos which capture the essence of your horse, how to create the composition you want and finally how sculpt in clay the details and expressions which make your horse, your horse.

Complete course description and outline can be reviewed http://www.horsecoursesonline.com/index/index_sculpt_description.html Sign up in March and save $50…and you can use the course as an elective whether you are earning a degree or professional certification.

Cummins, a graduate of Breyer State University with a degree in Equine Studies, developed the course exclusively for online presentation. She uses graphic arts and video demonstrations to help you master the techniques of sculpting, and she works one-on-one by e-mail with you to assure you get assistance every step of the way. You do not need specialized art, drawing or sculpting skills; Cummins breaks down each step, making it easy and fun to be a successful artist.

Tools and materials are available at most art supply stores, or can be ordered in a special “sculpting kit” from www.worldofequinesculpture.com , a Cummins website at which you can see galleries of her work.

You will send photos and videos for critique as you progress through the steps of sculpting your horse.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Is Your Horse Fat?

If you have a fat horse you should be concerned with Cushing's disease, equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Click here to read more about fat horses and the related health problems.