Get Creative with Summer Horse Camps
Friday, May 17 2013
Summer brings with it the excitement of horse camps – perhaps you’re running one yourself this year. Camps are a great way to provide young riders with a fun, safe introduction to horses, but there’s only so much time that they can spend in the saddle. Have you started to brainstorm activities to keep campers entertained while they’re not riding?
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Establishing Barn Rules
Friday, May 10 2013
A well thought-out set of rules can keep a barn running safely and effectively.
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A Look at Equine Assisted Therapy
Wednesday, May 08 2013
We all know the impact that horseback riding can have on a life, and many riders joke that their horses are their four-legged therapists. But in the world of therapeutic riding, the horses truly DO become therapists, and they accomplish incredible feats. Therapeutic riding first gained popularity in the 1950’s, with the first riding centers in North America opening in the 1960’s.
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Manure Management: The Ins and Outs of Composting
Friday, April 26 2013
Manure is a fact of life on horse farms, and it’s found in abundance – but through composting, you can put it to good use. If your farm has gardens or hayfields, then you can probably use the compost yourself
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Barn Building 101: Fencing
Thursday, April 25 2013
Keeping your horse safe and secure with fencing is one of the best ways to prevent harm to your horse.
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The Growing Sport of Horse Agility
Monday, April 22 2013
Chances are the term “agility” brings to mind dogs racing over courses of obstacles. But did you know that the sport is quickly gaining popularity among the equestrian community, and that the animals negotiating the courses are horses instead of dogs
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Barn Building 101: Environmental Options
Thursday, April 18 2013
If you are trying to make your barn and barn operations more eco-friendly, here are two categories and some ideas of ways you can accomplish this: Products in and around your barn High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is available as an option with Classic Equine Equipment’s stall systems.
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Don’t Let the Spots Fool You – The Knabstrupper
Monday, April 01 2013
Chances are that when you see spots on a horse, you think Appaloosa. Maybe Pony of the Americas. But that’s not always the case
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Hoof Care: A Look at Hoof Trimming
Wednesday, March 27 2013
Hooves are (literally) the foundation upon which your horse stands, and as such it’s vital to keep them well maintained and healthy. Regular trimmings are a necessity for healthy hooves, and it’s important to use a skilled farrier whom you trust.
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