Daily Grooming and Your Horse’s Health
Monday, October 07 2013
Daily grooming not only contributes to the health of your horse’s coat, it provides you with a perfect opportunity to evaluate your horse’s overall condition. To make sure that you stay on top of any potential health issues that might affect your horse , stay alert while you groom and learn what to look for every day. Overall Condition As you begin to groom, evaluate your horse’s overall appearance and condition
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Reasons Why Horses Are Great For Children
Friday, October 04 2013
Were you lucky enough to grow up with horses? We all know that horses are incredible animals to work with, and we’ve probably all learned many lessons from our time spent with them
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Heating Your Barn in the Winter
Thursday, October 03 2013
Do you find yourself dreading the tasks of grooming, tacking up, and even performing regular barn chores in the cold that will come with this winter?
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Choosing Quality Hay
Wednesday, October 02 2013
Hay is a vital component of your horse’s diet; at least half of your horse’s feed should consist of a quality hay. As you’re stocking up on hay for the winter, do you know what you’re getting? Spend some time inspecting the hay before you purchase it to make sure that it’s of a good quality for your horse
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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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Guest Post: Diagnostic Imaging for Your Horse
Tuesday, September 17 2013
What do you do when your horse develops a lameness? If the lameness is pronounced or persistent, you will call your equine veterinarian. Your veterinarian is an expert in movement and anatomy, but he or she may recommend diagnostic imaging to better understand the nature and extent of an injury
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Gymkhana
Monday, September 09 2013
Have you ever ridden in a gymkhana? The gymkhana is a great way for horses and riders to test their skills and agility in a fun and competitive way
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Constructing the Interior of Your Barn
Thursday, September 05 2013
If you’re planning to build a barn, or if you’re planning a barn renovation, you always want to make sure that the stall accessories will fit and install correctly into the structure you’re working with. Today John Daniel, Key Accounts Manager at Classic Equine Equipment, discusses the process involved in constructing the interior of your barn. Clients frequently ask if Classic Equine Equipment products can be easily incorporated into the barns that they’re planning
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Build Your Barn the Classic Way!
Thursday, August 29 2013
Are you thinking about building a barn sometime in the near future? Planning your barn can be exciting and overwhelming.
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Keeping Horses at Home
Friday, August 23 2013
Are you considering breaking free of boarding and making the jump to home horse ownership? Are you a bit wary of what could be involved in taking on the full responsibility for your horse’s care?
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