Protecting Your Horses from Flooding
Tuesday, October 22 2013
The rain on September 11th felt like a typical late summer shower in Colorado. The difference was that it didn’t stop. It rained for five days, causing widespread flooding.
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Icelandic Horse
Monday, October 21 2013
Although technically only pony-sized, the Icelandic horse is sturdy and strong, making it a popular mount for even adults. This unique breed has a long history, and its versatility ensures it also has a great future ahead of it
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Prepping for the Winter’s Approach
Friday, October 18 2013
As the show season begins to wind down and the leaves turn with fall’s arrival, it’s hard to forget that winter is also right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your barn for the winter – here are some tips to get you started on the process.
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Classic Q&A: Important Considerations When Planning Your Barn
Thursday, October 17 2013
Building a barn is an exciting time. Your dream barn is probably filled with all kinds of great options, like heaters and wash stalls. But when you sketch out the barn’s layout, there are many important aspects that often go overlooked, and this can lead to trouble and necessitate problem-solving down the line
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Orlov Trotter
Tuesday, October 15 2013
The Standard bred dominates the world of harness racing today, but long before the Standard bred existed, the Orlov Trotter was revered by Russians for its speed and endurance as a harness and cart horse. History The Russian Count Alexey Orlov is responsible for the Orlov Trotter’s origination in the late 1700s
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The Morab
Monday, October 14 2013
The Morgan and the Arabian are two hugely popular breeds today. The Morab combines characteristics of both of these breeds into one horse which is hugely versatile and talented, both in the show ring and as a working horse
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The Adoption Option
Friday, October 11 2013
Have you ever considered adopting a horse? There are many horses in need of homes, and one of these horses might be just right for you
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Comfortable Flooring for Your Stalls
Thursday, October 10 2013
Your horse spends a large part of his life in his stall, and as winter arrives he’ll probably be spending more time than normal standing indoors. You can keep him comfortable by providing him with a good flooring system for his stall. Today Greg, Classic Equine Equipment Regional Sales Manager, discusses two flooring systems that Classic Equine Equipment has available
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Should You Consider Earplugs For Your Horse?
Wednesday, October 09 2013
In riding our horses, we often put them into situations which go against their natural instincts. Events such as horse shows and parades are loud, chaotic, and can be overwhelming even for typically calm horses. Additionally, mounted shooting and battle reenactments leave the horse to contend with repetitive loud noises at volumes that can damage the horse’s hearing, just as they can damage our hearing
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Daily Grooming and Your Horse’s Health
Monday, October 07 2013
Daily grooming not only contributes to the health of your horse’s coat, it provides you with a perfect opportunity to evaluate your horse’s overall condition. To make sure that you stay on top of any potential health issues that might affect your horse , stay alert while you groom and learn what to look for every day. Overall Condition As you begin to groom, evaluate your horse’s overall appearance and condition
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