Calculating your horse’s weight
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Knowing your horse’s approximate weight is important for a number of reasons. It can help you to keep an eye on your horse’s health, to determine appropriate amounts of feed, and it’s also necessary have to administer proper dosages of de-wormer and medications. Here are some tips on getting an accurate weight on your horse
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Guest Post: Look to Traditions to Build a Better Barn
Tuesday, July 23 2013
For almost three centuries, July has been a prime month for barn raisings in Amish and old order Mennonite communities in North America.
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The Marwari
Monday, July 22 2013
The Marwari is an interesting, unique looking breed. Its long history dates back to the 1100’s, making today’s breed an important part of Indian culture. History The Marwari breed originated in the Marwar region of India
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Saddle Shopping on a Budget
Friday, July 19 2013
As a horse owner, your saddle is one of your most valuable and important investments. Saddle shopping on a budget can take a bit of time, but with patience and diligence you can find an affordable saddle which works for both you and your horse.
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Flexion Tests
Wednesday, July 17 2013
If you’ve ever had a lameness exam performed on your horse, or if you’ve had a possible purchase horse evaluated with a pre-purchase exam, then chances are you’ve seen your vet perform a flexion test. Do you know just how flexion tests work, and why they’re used? So What Is a Flexion Test?
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Classical Dressage
Monday, July 15 2013
In modern-day dressage, much of the training emphasis is put on preparing for tests and dressage shows. A horse’s success in the show ring is thought to represent his success as a dressage mount
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Creative Uses for Show Ribbons
Friday, July 12 2013
Horse show ribbons are great symbols of all that we’ve accomplished with our equine partners, but chances are that if you’ve shown for even a few years, you’ve accumulated many ribbons. What do you do with them once your horse’s stall front is covered? Here are a few creative ideas to get you started.
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Soaking Hay
Wednesday, July 10 2013
Have you ever noticed how dusty hay can be? Maybe you’ve gotten a particular bale that was dustier than the others – your hands are coated after having separated the flakes, and you might have sneezed a few times.
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The Curly Horse
Monday, July 08 2013
Bashkir Curly horses are hard to miss: Their characteristic curly coats make them stand out in any crowd.
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Battling Tack Mildew
Friday, July 05 2013
Your tack is a major investment, and if you’ve left it to sit a bit too long, chances are you’ll return to find it covered in a green coating of mildew. This mildew’s not only inconvenient – left untended, it will continue to grow at a surprisingly fast pace until it coats your entire saddle or bridle. Thankfully, with proper care you can rid your tack of mildew, and can even take steps to prevent it from ever becoming a problem.
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