Hidden Hazards Around the Barn
Wednesday, February 05 2014
During the winter your horse spends more time in his stall and in the barn than he typically does. And although you’ve tried hard to make your barn a safe place for your horses, there are some hazards that are common in barns that you may have overlooked.
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Feb. 4, 1997: Cigar Named Horse of the Year for the Second Time
Monday, February 03 2014
February 4, 1997: Cigar was named Horse of the Year for the second year in a row. “Horse of the Year” is an Eclipse award which is given to the Thoroughbred racehorse whose performance during the past year is most impressive.
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Preparing for Foaling Season
Friday, January 31 2014
Foaling season is already right around the corner. If you have mares who are expecting foals this year, it is time to start preparing to make sure that you’re ready when the foals arrive. Communicate with Your Vet If you haven’t done so already, make sure that your vet knows your mare’s expected delivery date, and that you may be needing assistance around that time.
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The Importance of Automatic Waterers During the Winter
Thursday, January 30 2014
With the current cold front blanketing much of the country, many horse owners are faced with the challenge of keeping drinking water unfrozen and available to their horses.
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Schoolmasters and What They Can Give To Us
Wednesday, January 29 2014
Have you ever been lucky enough to ride a schoolmaster? Schoolmasters can be invaluable to our development as riders. If you ever have the opportunity to ride a schoolmaster, jump at it! Here’s why.
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The Right-Sized Barn
Tuesday, January 28 2014
A good design is one that uses materials wisely and space efficiently. If you’re building a barn , take a Goldilocks approach: it shouldn’t be too big or too small. But how do you know what is just right?
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The Budenny
Monday, January 27 2014
If you have ever seen a Budenny horse in North America, then you’ve been truly lucky – there are only about 30 of them living in the country today. The Budenny was originally developed as a Russian cavalry horse, but the breed has proven to be an excellent sport and riding horse .
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Are Hoof Boots Right for Your Horse?
Friday, January 24 2014
Have you ever tried hoof boots on your horse?
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Entrance Gates and What They Can Do For Your Equine Facility
Thursday, January 23 2014
When you pull into the grounds of an equestrian facility, chances are the first thing you notice is the entrance way. Entrance gates provide a great way for facility owners to make a statement, and they establish the visitor’s initial impression of the type of facility that lies beyond the gates. Today Ken Wegner, Classic Equine Equipment’s West Coast Territory Sales Representative, discusses property entrance gates and what they can do for your equine facility
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Making the Change to Bitless
Wednesday, January 22 2014
Bitless bridles have many advantages, and some horses can go very well in them. However, if you’re thinking about transitioning your horse to a bitless bridle , there are some steps you’ll need to take to keep yourself safe. Before you put a bitless bridle on your horse, work with him to make sure that he understands how to give to pressure
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