Putting Together a Great Travel First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, November 27 2013
If you’ve owned a horse for any length of time, then you probably have a pretty good first-aid kit put together for your barn.
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Pulling a Shoe in an Emergency
Wednesday, November 20 2013
If your horse wears shoes, then at some point you’ll probably discover that he’s removed one all on his own. But if you should discover your horse has only partially dislodged his shoe, you may need to take matters into your own hands if your farrier is not immediately available. Leaving a horse with a partially dislodged or a loose shoe can put him at risk of harming himself.
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Warlander
Monday, November 11 2013
Andalusians and Friesians are undeniably beautiful and talented breeds, and each excels in different disciplines and fashions today. Have you ever considered what would happen if the two breeds were to be crossed? Well, the Warlander is the answer to that very question.
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Blanket Safety
Friday, November 08 2013
We blanket our horses to keep them warm each winter, but do you consider your horse’s safety when you blanket him? An ill-fitting or poorly adjusted blanket can actually endanger your horse; here are some things to remember as you dig out your blanket collection for the winter.
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Accessorizing Your Tack Room
Thursday, October 24 2013
As you begin to pack things away for the winter, space in your tack room can get quite crowded very quickly.
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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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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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The Criollo
Monday, September 30 2013
The Arabian is famous for its incredible endurance, but did you know that the Criollo’s endurance and stamina rivals that of the Arabian? This lesser-known breed may even be a better endurance horse than the Arabian, a fact that South American riders are well aware of. History The Criollo’s history began when Spaniards shipped 100 purebred Andalusian stallions to Buenos Aires in the 1500s
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Measuring for Blanket Fit
Friday, September 27 2013
We hate to mention it, but winter’s right around the corner. If you’ll be blanketing your horse this winter (a must if you plan on clipping him), then now is the time to stock up on blankets. Measuring your horse carefully will ensure that you buy him the right size – the first time! Tips for Measuring Success Before you measure your horse, enlist the help of a second person to help with the process
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Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
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