classic-equine Archives - Page 10 of 11

Focus on Horse Sports: Ride and Tie

Monday, April 08 2013 by Editor

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 by Editor

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 by Editor

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 by Editor

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 by Editor

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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Tagged under: architect, archives, barn, classic, classic-equine, competitors, florida, horse-shows, horses, weather

Get Off the Rail

Monday, March 11 2013 by Editor

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 by Editor

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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Tagged under: archives, classic-equine, climate, education, equipment, higher education, interview, pony tales, show world, spring-grass-watch, texas, the offside

Prepping for the Show-Ring Coat

Wednesday, March 06 2013 by Editor

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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Tagged under: beyond the track, classic-equine, color, equipment, friends, in the irons, industry, interview, show world, the offside, tucker the wunderkind

Interview with Classic Equine Equipment’s Texas Rep-Don Buyse

Friday, March 01 2013 by Editor

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 by Editor

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.