4 Barn Purchases Worth the Splurge
Monday, May 11 2015
When building your barn, it can be tempting to splurge in your purchases. We’d all love a luxurious barn filled with energy-saving efficient designs and accessories, but that’s not always an affordable option. When deciding where to splurge on your barn versus where to save your money, think about which investments will pay off in the long run.
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How Many Acres Do You Need for Your Barn?
Friday, May 08 2015
Before you start planning out your horse barn, it’s important to make sure that the property you will be building on has enough acreage to successfully support the barn’s daily operations. When housing horses, how much land is too little, and how much is just enough? Consider these points before building your barn
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Tips to Help the Ring Sour Horse
Thursday, May 07 2015
Riding a ring sour horse doesn’t make for the most enjoyable time.
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Shooting Star – Available for Adoption!
Thursday, May 07 2015
Shooting Star (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Shooting Star (Star), is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Marysville, Ohio, facility. Adoption fee is $500. Star is a 5-year-old, 16.1 h, chestnut Thoroughbred mare.
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs
How To Build Your Horse’s Topline
Wednesday, May 06 2015
Building a strong topline in your horse ensures that he can carry himself properly and comfortably. It also results in an improved conformation, and can make a big difference in the show ring. When your horse’s topline is properly developed, the change should be gradual
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Should You Replace Your Barn Doors?
Monday, May 04 2015
Barn doors, while built to be strong, are not meant to last forever. Years of use and wear can leave your barn doors weakened and ineffective. Winter snow and ice can crack and warp barn doors, while years of moisture and rain can cause wood to rot and weaken.
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2015 IHSA Nationals Recap Day One
Saturday, May 02 2015
2015 IHSA National Championships are being held April 30–May 3 at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo credit: Alistaire Ruggiero) The morning of April 30, 2015, at The Big E (Eastern States Exposition) in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals were underway.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Top 10 Greatest Things About the Kentucky Derby
Friday, May 01 2015
Can you believe it? The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. The Derby is one of the major icons of horse racing, and it unites horse lovers with those who come out for the festivities of the huge event
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Rolex 2015 a Success for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Friday, May 01 2015
Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship gave a demonstration during the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program event at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. (Photo credit: Jan Westmark) April 30 Lexington, KY – New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program once again had a successful Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event experience, with a constantly busy booth in the trade fair, a large Thoroughbred-centric event at the conclusion of the dressage on Friday, and an open house on Sunday morning before the showjumping began
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Danny & Ron’s Rescue Gives Back
Thursday, April 30 2015
Donates $10,000 to Meals On Wheels of the Palm Beaches Wellington, FL – April 30, 2015 – The crowd was on their feet, and shouts resounded through the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center as Danny & Ron’s Rescue was announced as the 2015 Great Charity Challenge winners that fateful night in February. They were presented with the top prize, a check for $150,000
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs