Examining Deworming Programs
Wednesday, March 13 2013
Worms are a huge problem in horses. If present long enough, worms can damage a horse’s internal organs and intestinal lining, result in a dull coat and poor nutrition, and cause weight loss and muscle wasting in addition to many other symptoms
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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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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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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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Guest Post: Five Essential Energy Saving Tips for Equine Facilities
Tuesday, February 19 2013
February is a blustery month, and a comfortable barn is a welcome haven from the biting wind. But how do you maintain a pleasant indoor environment without wasting energy and spending too much money
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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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Barn Building 101: Barn End Doors and Paddock Doors
Thursday, February 14 2013
We’ve discussed in previous blogs the importance of ventilation – or more importantly cross-ventilation – and light in your barn. Adequate ventilation can help remove summer heat, moisture, dust and toxic gases.
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Barn Building 101 – Stall Windows
Thursday, February 07 2013
If you are designing or remodeling your barn, ventilation – or more importantly cross-ventilation – is important to bring in fresh air. Adequate ventilation can help remove summer heat, moisture, dust and toxic gases. If these are allowed to build up, mold, dampness and disease can result
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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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