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Patricia de Cocq is a keen horsewoman, but her interest in horses extends beyond her passion for riding: she is also a vet. Interested in the animals' welfare, de Cocq explains that many horses that are ridden experience back pain that is hard to treat. Which made her wonder: could riders modify their technique to reduce the load exerted on their horses' backs? Analyzing the movements of riders on trotting horses, de Cocq discovered that 'rising trot' significantly reduces the load exerted on...
Orthopaedic Specialist Dr. Stuart Styles Emphasizes Preventive Measures for Avoiding Horseback Riding Injuries. Carmel, NY (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 An estimated 30 million people ride horses every year in the United States. And according to the U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission, about 200,000 of them are injured, with as many as 70,000 seen in hospital emergency rooms. The rate of injuries for horseback riding is higher than for motorcycle riding and is highest among riders 5- 24...
The Atlanta, GA based Hit-air Equestrian USA and its parent company PEDCO, LLC have announced that Hit-air brand safety apparel is now available in Hawaii. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 07, 2013 The Atlanta, GA based Hit-Air Equestrian USA and its parent company PEDCO, LLC have announced that they have opened a new online retailer for the Hit-Air brand of air-bag safety apparel for both Equestrian and Motorcycle enthusiasts. The Hit-Air safety apparel has been available on the mainland for...
New County Saddle Pads, Girths, Scrim Sheet, Coolers and Blankets Lisbon, MD (PRWEB) December 27, 2012 County Saddlery today announced its online store – https://shop.countysaddlery.com featuring a range of innovative horse products including saddle pads, girths and leathers, as well as County Scrim Show Scrim Sheet, County Coolmax Coolers Horse saddles are not available at the online store, but the complete line is featured on the company’s website at http://www.saddles.com. County...
High, Narrow Withers – County Sensation Saddle Solves The Problem Lisbon, Md (PRWEB) December 27, 2012 The Sensation and Innovation jumping saddles solve the chronic problem of high, narrow withers with only one saddle pad. Despite the economic uncertainty caused by mounting U.S. debt and the fiscal cliff budget crisis, County Saddlery is riding high with robust sales of innovative new saddles. Fiscal cliff budget talks between the White House and Congress aimed at averting another...
AMARILLO, Texas, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of waiting, West Texans will finally be able to wager on horse racing starting Friday, December 14 when the Saddle Brook Jockey Club opens in Amarillo. Saddle Brook Jockey Club, located in southwest Amarillo at 4332 SW 45th Ave., is a temporary simulcast facility where the public is welcome to watch and wager on horse racing from tracks coast to coast. "This is a totally new experience to West Texas," commented Drew...
Open House and Launch Press Conference to be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Saddle Rock Ranch in conjunction with National Adoption Awareness Month OLD BETHPAGE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) www.familyres.org, a not-for-profit agency that supports more than 3,000 individuals with different abilities on Long Island, will join Heart Gallery NYC www.heartgallerynyc.org at an Open House and Press Conference to introduce...
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Hop in the Saddle: A Guide to Portland's Craft Beer Scene, by Bike is an essential travel guide to two of the things that make the city of Portlandia so unique: Bicycle transportation and ultra-locally brewed beer. Written by two Lonely Planet-trained guidebook authors, this new book is all about helping locals and visitors alike sample the best craft beer Portland has to offer while staying fit and keeping their carbon footprint...
Pads Can't Solve The Problem - County Sensation Can! Lisbon, MD (PRWEB) August 30, 2012 County’s new Sensation® and Innovation® jumping saddles are specifically designed to provide comfort and clearance for high narrow withers like no other saddle in the world. The difference for your horse can be amazing. The ride for you will be Sensational! County Saddlery Identifies The Problem with Spreading or Narrowing Saddle Tree Points Although an appealing concept, adjustable...
Laterelle have made a major breakthrough in bike seat design is putting smiles on the faces of bicycle riders from daybreak rides to bedtime. Gold Coast, Australia (PRWEB) August 10, 2012 Release of a new range of advanced-technology bike seats is receiving a warm welcome from casual bike riders through to more serious cyclists. The new seats have been designed to remove the problems of ‘saddle soreness’ and back strain and avoid the highly publicized complaint of sexual dysfunction...
