We know we said only 4 volunteers would be highlighted this year, but we couldn’t ignore just how much this wonderful human has given to our ever growing horse program. She has especially offered her time and expertise… Read More
What is “intentional”? Intentional is doing something deliberately, with purpose, and whole-hearted. When it comes to riding, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a good play or leisurely stroll, however, to improve our horses and ourselves we must ride… Read More
The Nassau county horse program has been steadily growing these last few years and we hope to continue this trend. If your family is involved with horses then you already know there are endless opportunities…so what makes 4-H… Read More
If you are new to the horse show world at first glance you would assume there are only 2 disciplines: Western and English. So you’ve chosen your discipline(s) and look at the class list and suddenly you are… Read More
Hippology- The Study of Horses The term “Hippology” comes from the Greek “hippo”, meaning horse, and “ology”, meaning “the study of”. Hippology is relatively new to Nassau County, but is rapidly growing. This program allows youth that… Read More
If you take a look around your yard this spring, chances are you will spot bags of caterpillar webs. If you were to peer closer you will see numerous Eastern Tent Caterpillars(ETC) inching around. These insects exist throughout… Read More
Horse shows carry the weight of so many emotions – nervousness, excitement, disappointment, frustration, pride, jealousy, confidence… They have a lot of immediate reward, or lack-thereof, in the form of ribbons and placements; however, sometimes yielding the knowledge… Read More
With hurricane season here and in full cyclone, the likelihood of having to evacuate is pressing. Evacuating horses is not a simple task. Horses are large, high-value, flight animals that are subjective to dangerous behaviors and injuries when… Read More
