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Breaking In Tall Boots

Wednesday, September 03 2014 by Editor

You’ve just purchased a new pair of tall boots – congratulations! Now the oh-so-fun process of breaking them in begins. Breaking in tall boots is uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and even a bit frustrating.

Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider

Tagged under: between the ears, december-2013, equipment, higher education, horse-basics, november-2013, pacer pride, september-2014

Missouri Fox Trotter

Monday, August 25 2014 by Editor

A truly American breed, the Missouri Fox Trotter originated from crossbreeding various popular breeds of horses .

Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider

Tagged under: between the ears, classic, december-2013, equipment, games, in the irons, notes from the field, november-2013, pacer-pride, the classic insider, tucker the wunderkind, wordpress-org

Tips to Develop Your Horse’s Topline

Thursday, August 07 2014 by Editor

Is your horse’s topline lacking? A good topline both improves a horse’s appearance and makes it easier for him to carry himself properly. If you’re looking to develop and strengthen your horse’s topline, these exercises can help you do that.

Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider

Tagged under: education, equipment, february-2013, february-2014, notes from the field, riding, the classic insider, warrenton-horse

The Warrenton Horse Show Becomes a 115-Year-Old Tradition This Year

Monday, August 04 2014 by Editor

The horse world was vastly different in the early 20 th century.

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Tagged under: architect, archives, equine history, equipment, keeper-helping, laurengallops, november-2013, pacer pride, tails & trails, tucker the wunderkind, warrenton-horse

How to Handle Eye Injuries

Wednesday, July 30 2014 by Editor

If you work around horses long enough, you’ll learn how to handle all manner of scrapes and injuries. But have you ever had to deal with an eye injury before? Eye injuries can be some of the most serious in horses, and require immediate treatment.

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Tagged under: Along for The Ride, classic, classic-equine, education, equipment, hopeful-amateur, in the irons, notes from the field, perce-horse, september-2013, tails & trails, the hopeful amateur

Is Your Horse Telling You That He’s Too Hot?

Friday, July 18 2014 by Editor

Heat can be a major factor when riding during the summer. And while you’ll know if the heat is getting to be too much for you, do you know the signs to be able to recognize when the heat is too much for your horse? Here are some things you’ll want to be looking out for this summer.

Published in Blogs, The Classic Insider

Tagged under: architect, december-2013, education, equipment, horse health, laurengallops, pacer pride, pony tales, tails & trails, the hopeful amateur, the-barn-book, tucker the wunderkind

Canadian Horse

Monday, June 30 2014 by Editor

Have you been lucky enough to ride a Canadian Horse? Did you know that this talented breed descended from French-bred horses

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Tagged under: architect, arthritic, equipment, higher education, in the irons, pacer-pride, september-2013, the hopeful amateur

Ponying a Horse

Friday, June 27 2014 by Editor

Ponying a horse can be a great tool, whether used as a training method for a younger horse or as a way to exercise two horses at the same time. But ponying a horse can get tricky; you’ll be handling two horses at once from the saddle.