Exmoor Pony
Monday, April 07 2014
The Exmoor pony, rooted in history possibly dating back to as early as 400 BC, still roams freely in the British Isles today. But the breed’s numbers are critically low – less than 300 breeding mares are in existence – putting it at risk for extinction
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Time-Saving Tips to Help You Spend More Time in the Saddle
Friday, April 04 2014
As spring arrives, you’ll want to take advantage of the good weather and maximize the amount of time that you have available to ride.
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The Basics of Introducing Your Child to Riding
Thursday, April 03 2014
If your child has caught the horse bug and you are new to horses yourself, you may find yourself in a bit of a foreign world. What can you expect in enrolling your child in riding lessons
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Storing Blankets Properly
Wednesday, April 02 2014
As we finally emerge from winter and head into spring, you can focus your efforts on spring cleaning and readying the barn for your show season. Since you will not need your horse’s winter blankets again until the late fall, it is best to clean them and store them away to give yourself added space in the barn and to keep them protected until they are needed again. Make sure that you store your blankets properly, though – otherwise you might find a damaged or smelly blanket come fall
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Horse History – April 1, 2004 – Zenyatta Born
Monday, March 31 2014
She may have been born on April Fool’s Day, but Zenyatta’s racing career was no joke.
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Physical Safety When Working in the Barn
Friday, March 28 2014
As horse people we often joke that we don’t need to go to the gym; our work around the barn more than suffices as a workout. And it’s true – when you think about the amount of lifting you do in the barn, you’re putting your body through a pretty intense workout every day. But as with any workout, it’s important to keep your body protected from injury.
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Spring Horse Health Evaluations
Wednesday, March 26 2014
As you begin to prep for show season , it’s important to assess your horse’s health . Pulling off the blankets after winter can reveal a very different horse than the one you had that fall.
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Guest Post: Storage in Your Barn
Tuesday, March 25 2014
As the ground thaws and the world comes alive with Spring, it’s time to de-clutter the barn , fix a few things that were damaged over the winter, and get ready for a busy season. This month we’ll brainstorm storage solutions for a safer, cleaner, and more organized barn. 1.
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Florida Cracker Horse
Monday, March 24 2014
Have you ever heard of the Florida Cracker Horse? If not, perhaps you’ve heard of the Seminole Pony, the Florida Cow Pony, or the Chickasaw Pony. The Florida Cracker horse goes by all of these names and originates from – you guessed it – Florida, USA.
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Are You Ready to Breed Your Mare?
Friday, March 21 2014
Having a new foal in your barn come next spring may sound tempting, and maybe you’re toying with the idea of breeding your mare.
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