Safely Decorate Your Barn for Christmas
Thursday, December 12 2013
It’s time to deck the halls and, of course, the barn aisle. Decorating your barn for Christmas is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, but it’s also important to keep the safety of your horses in mind. Here are a few suggestions to keep your barn festive and safe during the Christmas season this year
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All About Stringhalt
Wednesday, December 11 2013
Flatweed, couch grass, and sheep’s sorrel. What do these plants have in common? They all cause the equine neuromuscular disorder known as Stringhalt
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The Estonian Horse
Monday, December 09 2013
The Estonian Native Horse is a truly unique breed; it is the last of the horse breeds which once roamed the forests of Northern Russia. This historical breed was almost lost; at one point its numbers dipped below 1,000, but thanks to breeders dedicated to its preservation, the Estonian Native Horse’s numbers have increased
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What Your Horse Wants Most For Christmas
Friday, December 06 2013
The holiday season is upon us, and you’ve probably made lists for your friends and family. Christmas may seem the perfect time to pick up that new saddle pad or a new set of boots for your horse – but are they really at the top of your horse’s list this holiday season? Here’s our guess at what your horse really wants for Christmas
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Keeping Water Ice-Free in the Winter
Thursday, December 05 2013
Do you find yourself dreading frozen water troughs and buckets each winter? Horses need continuous access to water during the winter, since reduced drinking can result in serious impaction colic. There are a number of ways that you can keep your horse’s water ice-free and appealing even during the coldest winter months
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Can your Horse Benefit from Liberty Work?
Wednesday, December 04 2013
When you first got your horse, did you climb up into the saddle pretty soon afterwards? Depending on your horse’s age and training, you might have started right up with riding and schooling, getting to know each other.
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Australian Draught Horse
Monday, December 02 2013
The Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and Suffolk Punch are among the most famous of the draft horse breeds. But did you know that all four of those breeds have contributed to a single draft horse? The Australian Draught Horse, bred for farm work during the 19 th century, is an embodiment of the positive characteristics of its four ancestral breeds.
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Putting Together a Great Travel First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, November 27 2013
If you’ve owned a horse for any length of time, then you probably have a pretty good first-aid kit put together for your barn.
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Classic Equine Equipment Nominated for Haynet Blogger of the Year 2013
Tuesday, November 26 2013
Have you heard the news?
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Camarillo
Monday, November 25 2013
Compared to other horse breeds, the Camarillo’s history is relatively new. The breed originated in California in the 1920s, and all of the Camarillos in existence today can be traced back to a single stallion: Sultan, a Spanish Mustang. History Adolfo Camarillo, a horse enthusiast, discovered Sultan at the California State Fair in 1921
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