Kirsty Jenkins
I came across horses as a young child and have been around them ever since. My experiences have varied: schooling naughty riding school ponies, delivering foals, prepping Thoroughbred yearlings for sales, assisting vets, leading trail rides, teaching people, gentling mustangs, riding reiners, rehabbing rescue horses. I hope the list never continues to grow. I have a Higher National Diploma (UK) in Horse Management and am a Monty Roberts Certified Instructor.
When I am not playing with horses you might find me: reading voraciously, walking, swimming, traveling (anywhere, anytime), eating, drinking, sleeping, learning, lost (no sense of direction, makes traveling more interesting), with friends, doing yoga.
Growing up in Scotland gave me a great love for my country . . . and made me really appreciate the weather when I moved to California.
Latest Articles
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Equine Dewormers: Ivermectin, Pyrantel Pamoate, Fenbendazole etc
Equine dewormers (horse wormers) come in many varieties. Know the active ingredients, e.g Ivermectin, to kill worms effectively and avoid wormer resistance
Dec 14, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Finding Healthy Dog Food: Check the Ingredient List
Many of the so-called premium dog food brands include inferior ingredients and fillers which are detrimental to dog health. Find out how to choose wisely.
Nov 14, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Horse Care in Winter: 5 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Horse
Each season brings its own challenges for keeping horses in optimum condition, physically and mentally. These tips help prevent and manage winter woes!
Nov 6, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Have a Happy Horse This Winter
Often in winter horses are stabled more. For some horses this can be stressful. Meeting the horse's needs can keep the horse happy, healthy and relaxed.
Nov 6, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Hetch Hetchy: Yosemite's Western Wilderness
According to John Muir, Hetch Hetchy is "a wonderfully exact counterpart of the great Yosemite". Yet this valley lacks the overcrowding of Yosemite Valley.
Jul 17, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Scared Horses: Understanding Horse Fears
Horses often run away, spook or kick. "The horse is a flight animal" has become a commonly repeated phrase. But what does it really mean?
Jul 12, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Evergreen Lodge in the Hetch Hetchy Valley Area of Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge is a mile outside the Hetch Hetchy entrance to Yosemite National Park. Sleep amongst the trees and enjoy the food, drink and atmosphere.
Jul 12, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Long Lining: Young Horse Training, Horse Fitness and Rehab
Long lining, or long reining, is valuable when starting horses, to improve horse fitness and as part of a horse's rehabilitation from injury.
Jun 26, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Freestyle Reining
To the skill and athleticism of reining horses and riders in standard reining patterns, freestyle reining adds creativity, individuality and entertainment.
Jun 23, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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Rarey's Contribution to Horse Training
The horse training methods of John Solomon Rarey were revolutionary in his time, and aspects of his work are still apparent in modern horsemanship.
May 18, 2010
- Kirsty Jenkins
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