The Inside Scoop on Volunteering for a Therapeutic Riding Center
Friday, October 24 2014
Have you ever been tempted to volunteer for a therapeutic riding center? Do you wonder what exactly is involved
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Preparing a Horse for Sale
Thursday, October 23 2014
When it comes to selling your horse, making him stand out from the crowd of other horses for sale is important in finding him a new home. When you prepare to show your horse to potential buyers, there are a few major tasks that you’ll want to be sure to do
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Planning to Say Goodbye
Wednesday, October 22 2014
No one likes to talk about the day when we have to put our horses down, but facing euthanasia is often a very real and necessary part of horse ownership.
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The Trakehner
Monday, October 20 2014
The Trakehner, one of the most popular sport horse breeds today, originated almost 1,000 years ago. This warmblood breed makes an excellent dressage and jumper today. Have you ever ridden a Trakehner
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Tips to Make Your Horse’s Long Trailer Ride Go Smoothly
Friday, October 17 2014
Shipping your horse over long distances can be stressful on you both. You want to ensure that the trip is minimally stressful for your horse, and you’ll also want to be sure that he stays safe and healthy.
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Amenities You Will Want to Include in a Boarding Barn
Thursday, October 16 2014
When horse owners look for a potential boarding barn, there are certain amenities that they tend to seek out. Including these features in your barn can help to increase its demand as a boarding facility. Are you planning a barn that you intend to use for boarding?
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When Horse Emergencies Arise (And You’re Not There)
Wednesday, October 15 2014
With horses as injury-prone as they are, medical emergencies are almost certain to arise. And while you would hope that the barn manager would be able to reach you if your horse were to ever have a medical emergency, unfortunately that’s not always the case.
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Beautiful Jim Key’s Owner, William Key, Passes Away – October 18, 1909
Monday, October 13 2014
When a scraggly bay colt was born in 1889, he was sick and crippled and not expected to live. But thanks to the treatment and care from his owner, Dr. William Key of Shelbyville, Tennessee, the colt not only survived, but flourished.
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Hit a Wall in Your Riding? How to Get Around It
Friday, October 10 2014
When you train at something long enough, sooner or later you’re bound to hit a wall. The same is true of riding – despite schooling and lessons, at some point you may find yourself unable to advance past a certain skill or aspect of riding.
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How to Design Your Barn to Make Winter Chores Easier
Thursday, October 09 2014
The air is already cooler, and winter will be upon us quickly this year. No one enjoys doing barn chores in the winter, but when you design your barn there are ways that you can make those chores easier. If you live in a climate that has a cold winter, you might want to put some of these practices into effect when you’re planning your horse barn
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