Interview with Classic Equine Equipment’s Texas Rep-Don Buyse
Friday, March 01 2013
This week we’re pleased to introduce you to Don Buyse, Classic Equine Equipment’s Texas representative. Don has been in construction all of his life. He specialized in barn building, and has been a Classic Equine Equipment distributor for fifteen years, and has been our exclusive Texas representative for eight years.
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Barn Building 101: Tack, Feed and Other Rooms
Thursday, February 28 2013
When you’re designing your barn for your horses, don’t forget to take into account the people that will be using the facilities as well.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Wednesday, February 27 2013
Knowing how to take your horse’s vital signs is imperative in an emergency, and it’s a skill that you should practice ahead of time. Although there’s a range of vital signs considered “normal” for a horse, it’s important to establish a base line so that you know what’s normal for your individual horse. Temperature A horse’s temperature is typically between 99 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Barn Building 101: Stall Options
Tuesday, February 26 2013
In addition to the basics for comfortable and safe stalls for your horse, there are a lot of add-ons to personalize your stable and to make horse care easier.
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Exercises to Develop Rider Strength in the Saddle
Monday, February 25 2013
As you continue to prepare for show season, chances are that you’re focusing on not only getting your horse back into shape, but in also bringing your own riding position back into top form.
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Dragging an Arena Without a Tractor
Friday, February 22 2013
Horse and barn ownership often requires that we get a little creative. A response to our blog post on dealing with less than ideal footing posed an excellent question: How can you maintain and drag an arena if you don’t own a tractor? You can still drag your arena if you don’t have a tractor, but you’ll want to examine the type of drag that you’ll be using.
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Different Types of Hay
Wednesday, February 20 2013
Alternative Types of Hay With drought conditions plaguing most of the United States, hay is scarce and prices are on the rise. Many horse owners are turning to different types of hay as a result. Let’s take a look at some of the less common types of hay which may provide a perfect alternative for you and your horse.
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Guest Post: Five Essential Energy Saving Tips for Equine Facilities
Tuesday, February 19 2013
February is a blustery month, and a comfortable barn is a welcome haven from the biting wind. But how do you maintain a pleasant indoor environment without wasting energy and spending too much money
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Warm-Up Ring Etiquette
Monday, February 18 2013
Warm-up rings can be chaotic, busy, and full of unfamiliar horses and riders. As such, they’re one of the most challenging parts of horse shows that you’ll have to navigate. Make sure you’re familiar with warm-up ring etiquette to make your warm-up time more effective and less stressful.
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Feeding Hay in Stalls
Friday, February 15 2013
Have you ever wondered about the best way to feed your horse hay in his stall?
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