A Look at Pre-Purchase Exams
Wednesday, August 14 2013
If you’ve ever purchased a horse, chances are you have ordered a pre-purchase exam to be performed by a veterinarian. Pre-purchase exams are the best tool you have as a potential owner to make sure that the horse you are buying is presented accurately and has no significant pre-existing medical issues. The exam is complex – do you know everything that’s involved?
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Driven Dressage
Monday, August 12 2013
Many riders cross- train their horses in dressage – the discipline helps to develop any horse’s movement, strength, and balance. But have you ever attempted dressage from a cart being pulled by the horse? Competitors in driven dressage do just that
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Considerations when buying used tack and equipment
Friday, August 09 2013
Buying your tack and equipment used can be a great way to cut costs. If you’re patient, you can find some excellent deals online or through tack shops offering consignment items.
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Sand Colic: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Wednesday, August 07 2013
Colic is a major fear of every horse owner, but did you know that colic can also result from a horse having ingested too much sand?
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The Cleveland Bay
Monday, August 05 2013
Bay horses with black points are often thought of as being “plain.” But don’t let that outward appearance fool you – Cleveland Bays are versatile horses with much to offer.
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Is An Ex-Racehorse Right For You?
Friday, August 02 2013
Since thousands of racehorses retire from the tracks each year, it can be rewarding to give a retiree a new home , and to possibly find yourself a new competition partner at the same time. But before you make the jump into ex-racehorse ownership, give some thought to whether an ex-racehorse is the right mount for you.
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Alternative therapies for equine health
Wednesday, July 31 2013
The range of treatment options available for horses today is staggering, which is a good thing – the wide range of treatments means that you’ll be better able to find one which works best for your horse . Alternative therapies are a popular way of not only helping injured horses heal, but of providing regular maintenance treatments, too. Let’s take a look at four of the most popular alternative therapies today
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Skijourning
Monday, July 29 2013
Winter often seems to limit the activities that we can do with our horses. If you’re lucky enough to have an indoor riding ring , then you can probably continue to train as normal
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Finding a great boarding barn
Friday, July 26 2013
As horse people we spend huge portions of our lives at the barn with our horses. If you don’t have a barn of your own, you’ll entrust your horse’s care and safety to a boarding barn. When your horse’s well-being and your peace of mind are at stake, it’s important to investigate any potential boarding barns carefully to ensure that they’re a good match for all involved
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Importance of Ventilation for Your Barn
Thursday, July 25 2013
The last few weeks have been HOT – so today, Christy Schultess, Classic Equine Equipment President and CEO, discusses the importance of ventilation and the different options available with Classic Equine Equipment stalls. Ventilation is important for every barn, for the health and comfort of the horses. In areas which are very warm during the summer, many people prefer to have either bars or mesh in the bottom portions of their doors.
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