Keeping Cool at Horse Shows
Thursday, June 12 2014
Why is it that some horse shows seem to fall on the hottest days of the summer? Keeping both yourself and your horse cool in the summer heat can be a challenge, but we’ve got some tips to help you cool off.
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Is Your Dog Barn-Safe?
Wednesday, June 11 2014
It may seem idyllic to have your dog accompany you to the barn when you make visits to ride your horse.
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The Benefits of Riding for Your Child
Thursday, April 24 2014
Between driving your horse-crazy child to the barn for weekly lessons and getting up before the sun for weekend horse shows, you may start to wonder why you’re encouraging this love of horses. The financial and time investments in the equine world can be significant.
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Ensuring Your Horse’s Care When You’re Not Around
Wednesday, April 23 2014
As much as we all want to be the ones to care for our horses all of the time, sometimes life necessitates that someone else step in. If you’re planning a vacation or some time away from the barn , you’ll want to make sure that your horse receives the same quality care that he does when you’re the one providing it. Here are some great tips to make it so that anyone can give your horse the care he deserves
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Making Your Child’s Introduction to Riding a Positive One
Thursday, April 17 2014
If you are planning on letting your child take horseback riding lessons in the future, then you will want to make sure that your child’s introduction to horses is a positive one.
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What Your Horse Wants Most For Christmas
Friday, December 06 2013
The holiday season is upon us, and you’ve probably made lists for your friends and family. Christmas may seem the perfect time to pick up that new saddle pad or a new set of boots for your horse – but are they really at the top of your horse’s list this holiday season? Here’s our guess at what your horse really wants for Christmas
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Putting Together a Great Travel First-Aid Kit
Wednesday, November 27 2013
If you’ve owned a horse for any length of time, then you probably have a pretty good first-aid kit put together for your barn.
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The Adoption Option
Friday, October 11 2013
Have you ever considered adopting a horse? There are many horses in need of homes, and one of these horses might be just right for you
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Selling Your Horse: Taking Great Photos
Friday, June 28 2013
A photo is worth a thousand words, so when it comes to selling your horse, you should definitely put extra effort into getting great photos to include in your ads. Last week we looked at writing great ads; now let’s take a look at taking photos to complement your excellent ad copy.
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Bonding with a New Horse
Wednesday, June 26 2013
Bringing home a new horse is an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenging time as you get to know your new partner. There are a number of enjoyable ways you can bond with your new horse, though, so that soon the two of you are old friends. Spend Time on Foot Though riding is certainly a huge part of why we’re all in this sport, don’t underestimate the benefit of working with your horse in-hand, especially in the beginning
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