How to Maximize Ventilation When Planning Your Barn
Monday, May 18 2015
Good ventilation in your barn is so important for your horses’ health. With poor ventilation, mold, dust, and even manure bits can accumulate in the air that your horses breathe in. Good ventilation can help to minimize respiratory issues, keeping your horses healthier and able to improve at their full athletic capacity.
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The 6 Best Horse Racing Movies
Friday, May 15 2015
Triple Crown season has begun, and horse racing is in the air. Whether you’re planning to watch this year’s Triple Crown races or not, you can still get in on the action in some of the greatest horse racing movies. Seabiscuit There’s simply no beating the 2003 movie which chronicles underdog Seabiscuit’s rise to racing fame during the Great Depression
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Preparing to Build Your Horse Barn
Thursday, May 14 2015
Building the horse barn of your dreams is a big project, and to do it right, you want to make sure that you’ve planned properly. Barn building isn’t a project that you want to get deep into, only to discover new challenges or obstacles.
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Pin Stripes – Available for Adoption!
Thursday, May 14 2015
Pin Stripes (Photo courtesy of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program) Pin Stripes, is available for adoption from New Vocations’ Laurelville, Ohio, facility. Pin Stripes is an 8-year-old, 15.2 h, bay Standardbred gelding
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Tips for Marketing Your Sale Horse
Wednesday, May 13 2015
Selling a horse can take time, but the more effectively you market your sale horse, the better your chance of finding your horse a new home quickly. These techniques can help you to market your sale horse more effectively
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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.
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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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