Build Your Barn the Classic Way!
Thursday, August 29 2013
Are you thinking about building a barn sometime in the near future? Planning your barn can be exciting and overwhelming.
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Weaning the Foal: When, How, and Why
Wednesday, August 28 2013
If any foals were born on your farm this year, then you’re probably thinking about the process of weaning. Weaning separates a mare from her foal so that the foal learns to grow up independently of the mare. It also gives the mare’s body a break from the stress of nursing a foal, and allows the mare to return to a riding career
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Competitive Driving
Monday, August 26 2013
Do you find yourself pacing the horse stalls of the barn, yearning for the thrill of eventing, but are not quite sure you want to tackle the solid fences of the cross-country course? Combined driving is very similar to eventing, but allows you to tackle the obstacles from the driver’s seat instead of the saddle. Combined driving is a FEI recognized discipline and, like eventing, consists of three phases: the dressage phase, the cross-country phase, and the obstacle phase.
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Keeping Horses at Home
Friday, August 23 2013
Are you considering breaking free of boarding and making the jump to home horse ownership? Are you a bit wary of what could be involved in taking on the full responsibility for your horse’s care?
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Winterizing Your Barn Door
Thursday, August 22 2013
If you live in an area with cold climates, then with winter’s approach you’ll soon be thinking about winterizing your barn.
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10 Household Products You Can Use in Your Barn for Horse Care to Save Money
Wednesday, August 21 2013
Horses require an incredible amount of supplies.
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Guest Post:The Place of Horses
Tuesday, August 20 2013
It is early on an August morning.
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The Fjord
Monday, August 19 2013
The Fjord is a fascinating breed, and looking at these horses today is like catching a glimpse of ancient equine history. The reason for the Fjord’s interesting and unique appearance lies in the fact that the breed itself is amazingly old, and its bloodlines have remained selective and pure
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Helmet Safety Review
Friday, August 16 2013
Do you wear a helmet when you ride? Some shows mandate that competitors wear a helmet, and some barns also require helmet use for riders. If you wear a helmet, though, it needs to fit you correctly and you need to care for it properly so that it will help to protect your head in a fall
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The Benefits of Rubber Aisle Pavers
Thursday, August 15 2013
Is the flooring of your barn or outside walkways looking worn or tired? If you have areas of flooring in your facilities which are less than ideal, you might want to look into rubber aisle pavers
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