Focus on Horse Sports: Ride and Tie
Monday, April 08 2013
As equestrians, we all know that cross-training can be beneficial for both our horses and ourselves.
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Barn Building 101: Liability and Insurance
Thursday, March 28 2013
Whether you are building your barn for your own personal use or as a business for boarding, training or breeding, you need to know what your liability risk is and how to best insure yourself and your assets from lawsuits. While this blog is based on a seminar by Oregon equine attorney Kathryn A.
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How to Handle Dogs On the Trail
Monday, March 25 2013
Whenever you head out onto public trails, you’re likely to encounter dogs. Hopefully they’re accompanied by their owners and are leashed, but that’s not always the case. Giving thought to how to deal with dogs before you encounter them will prepare you for if and when that time comes.
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Slowing Down a Speedy Horse
Monday, March 18 2013
Is your horse a speedster? While traveling across a field at a full gallop can certainly be thrilling, it’s vital that our horses understand that we need them to travel more slowly at times, too. Read on for some tips on slowing down your speedy horse
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Biosecurity at Horse Shows
Friday, March 15 2013
With the recent outbreak of Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) at the Horse Shows in the Sun show in Ocala, Florida, the fear of your horse contracting this (or other) contagious diseases while at shows is justifiable. In addition to staying up to date on the most recent quarantine information, there are many measures you can take to lessen the chance of your horse contracting a contagious disease while away at a show. Your Horse Before you make the decision to attend a show, be sure that your horse is in good health and current on all of his vaccinations
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Get Off the Rail
Monday, March 11 2013
Have you ever noticed how the track around the outside of a ring, just next to the rail, quickly becomes packed down after just a few rides?
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Spring Grass Watch
Friday, March 08 2013
Spring brings with it much excitement for horse owners: it means getting back into the saddle, new foals on the ground, and the start of a fresh show season.
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Prepping for the Show-Ring Coat
Wednesday, March 06 2013
Now is the time to start preparing for a sleek, glossy coat that will turn heads in the show ring. Chances are your horse has started shedding, but he probably still has remnants of his fluffy winter coat. Here are some things you can do to help your horse develop a beautiful coat for the show ring
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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: 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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