Classic Q&A: Important Considerations When Planning Your Barn
Thursday, October 17 2013
Building a barn is an exciting time. Your dream barn is probably filled with all kinds of great options, like heaters and wash stalls. But when you sketch out the barn’s layout, there are many important aspects that often go overlooked, and this can lead to trouble and necessitate problem-solving down the line
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Reasons Why Horses Are Great For Children
Friday, October 04 2013
Were you lucky enough to grow up with horses? We all know that horses are incredible animals to work with, and we’ve probably all learned many lessons from our time spent with them
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Heating Your Barn in the Winter
Thursday, October 03 2013
Do you find yourself dreading the tasks of grooming, tacking up, and even performing regular barn chores in the cold that will come with this winter?
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Proud Flesh
Wednesday, September 25 2013
Horses are so accident-prone that most any horse owner is all too familiar with the process of cleaning and caring for wounds. You’ve probably seen your horse heal himself a number of times, but do you know how to tell if something goes wrong? Proud flesh can occur as wounds heal, and knowing when to intervene is important to your horse’s health
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Safety When Riding Solo
Friday, September 20 2013
There’s something special about riding your horse alone. The quiet time allows you to truly bond and communicate with your horse
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Clipping Tips
Wednesday, September 18 2013
Clipping can be a big job, but if you’re planning to ride your horse through the winter, you’ll probably need to clip him as his winter coat grows in.
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Build Your Barn the Classic Way!
Thursday, August 29 2013
Are you thinking about building a barn sometime in the near future? Planning your barn can be exciting and overwhelming.
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Competitive Driving
Monday, August 26 2013
Do you find yourself pacing the horse stalls of the barn, yearning for the thrill of eventing, but are not quite sure you want to tackle the solid fences of the cross-country course? Combined driving is very similar to eventing, but allows you to tackle the obstacles from the driver’s seat instead of the saddle. Combined driving is a FEI recognized discipline and, like eventing, consists of three phases: the dressage phase, the cross-country phase, and the obstacle phase.
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Sand Colic: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Wednesday, August 07 2013
Colic is a major fear of every horse owner, but did you know that colic can also result from a horse having ingested too much sand?
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The Cleveland Bay
Monday, August 05 2013
Bay horses with black points are often thought of as being “plain.” But don’t let that outward appearance fool you – Cleveland Bays are versatile horses with much to offer.
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