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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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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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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The Australian Stock Horse
Monday, June 24 2013
If you’ve seen Guy McLean perform with his incredible troop of horses, you’ve seen the Australian Stock Horse in action. This fascinating breed is known for its great temperament and versatility. History The Australian Stock Horse is a descendant of horses brought to Australia by ship in 1788.
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Q&A with Classic Equine Equipment
Thursday, June 20 2013
We’re excited to begin a new tradition here at Classic Equine Equipment: Every Thursday will feature an interview with Christy Schulthess, Classic’s President and CEO, or with another member of Classic Equine Equipment. We’ll answer questions that we frequently receive, and will also include tips and tricks for how our products may be used in your dream barn. This week, Christy Schultess answers the question we receive most often: Why is Classic Equine Equipment different from all of the other stall manufacturers out there?
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Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study
Tuesday, June 18 2013
A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.
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Mounted Shooting
Monday, June 17 2013
The Wild West. The words conjure images of long ago – cowboys on horseback shooting their guns as they gallop wildly across dusty earth. Like so much else, this image is one that’s been lost to time.
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Options After Your Horse’s Show Career
Wednesday, June 12 2013
We’d all love our horses to be able to compete forever, but unfortunately almost every equine will need to be retired at some point.
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The Georgian Grande
Monday, June 10 2013
Have you ever heard of the Georgian Grande?
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The Sport of Competitive Trail Riding
Monday, June 03 2013
Do you love hitting the trails with your horse? While many equestrian competitions take place within an arena, competitive trail riding brings the competition into the wilderness. Regardless of your horse’s breed or age, chances are there’s a competitive trail riding event in which you and he could compete – with a little preparation, of course
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