Dragging an Arena Without a Tractor
Friday, February 22 2013
Horse and barn ownership often requires that we get a little creative. A response to our blog post on dealing with less than ideal footing posed an excellent question: How can you maintain and drag an arena if you don’t own a tractor? You can still drag your arena if you don’t have a tractor, but you’ll want to examine the type of drag that you’ll be using.
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Warm-Up Ring Etiquette
Monday, February 18 2013
Warm-up rings can be chaotic, busy, and full of unfamiliar horses and riders. As such, they’re one of the most challenging parts of horse shows that you’ll have to navigate. Make sure you’re familiar with warm-up ring etiquette to make your warm-up time more effective and less stressful.
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Feeding Hay in Stalls
Friday, February 15 2013
Have you ever wondered about the best way to feed your horse hay in his stall?
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Show Ring Details: The Mane and Tail
Wednesday, February 06 2013
In the show ring, details count.
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Interview with Dr. Jennifer Smallwood, DVM- Part 2
Tuesday, February 05 2013
In case you missed Part 1 , Jennifer Smallwood, DVM, recently sat down with us to talk about the vital information a breeder should know. Dr. Smallwood received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, and graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.
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Dealing with the Barn Sour Horse
Monday, February 04 2013
Horses are herd animals by nature, and sometimes their herd instincts can make training and riding difficult.
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Interview with Dr. Jennifer Smallwood, DVM
Friday, February 01 2013
For the first-time breeder, foaling season brings with it a host of questions. Jennifer Smallwood, DVM , recently sat down with us to talk about the vital information a breeder should know. Dr
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