Preparing Yourself to Ride
Friday, February 21 2014
Our horses are incredible athletes, and every time we ride them they share their athleticism with us. As riders, we’re athletes too. So while you probably stretch your horse and give him long warm-ups to make sure that he’s ready for work, it’s equally as important to prepare yourself before each ride
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Moon Blindness
Wednesday, February 19 2014
Horses depend greatly on their senses, including their sense of smell, sound, and sight. Moon Blindness is alarming because it threatens the horse’s sight, frequently leading to blindness
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Top Reasons Why We Love Horses
Friday, February 14 2014
Whether or not you have a two-legged valentine, you can always be assured that you have a four-legged valentine waiting for you in the barn.
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Unique Tack Room Customization Options
Thursday, February 06 2014
Do you find yourself faced with limited space and accessibility issues with your current tack room? Maybe you’re in the process of planning your dream barn and want to make sure that your tack is conveniently positioned to make tacking up and untacking an easy process. Today Jim Johnson, Classic Equine Equipment Sales Representative, discusses two unique options available to tailor your tack storage to your individual needs.
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Hidden Hazards Around the Barn
Wednesday, February 05 2014
During the winter your horse spends more time in his stall and in the barn than he typically does. And although you’ve tried hard to make your barn a safe place for your horses, there are some hazards that are common in barns that you may have overlooked.
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Lauren Hough Lands $3,000 Bonus in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 31 2014
Wellington, Florida – Lauren Hough was the big winner on Friday morning, claiming a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on her way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round IV on January 31 at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Held Friday morning following the cancellation of all classes due to rain on Thursday, a total of 65 horses crossed the timers in an effort to post the fastest clear round over the track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam held the lead for the majority of the class after posting a time of 62.58 seconds with Solerina. Riding near at the bottom of the order, U.S.
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Todd Minikus Awarded $3,000 in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, Florida – Todd Minikus claimed a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves on his way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round III held Thursday, January 23, at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Todd Minikus riding Quality Girl is presented with a $3,000 bonus from SSG Gloves promotion manager Jennifer Ward for wearing SSG ‘Digitals’ on his way to victory in the $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round III on January 23 at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
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Doda Miranda Dashes for the Cash in SSG Gloves Promotion
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, Florida – Alvaro ‘Doda’ Miranda claimed a $3,000 bonus for wearing SSG Gloves on his way to victory in the $34,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series Round II as part of the SSG Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion held at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Alvaro ‘Doda’ Miranda, mounted on AD Uutje, is presented with a $3,000 bonus from Jennifer Ward on behalf of SSG Gloves for wearing SSG ‘Digitals’ on his way to victory in the $34,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round II at the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL
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Making the Change to Bitless
Wednesday, January 22 2014
Bitless bridles have many advantages, and some horses can go very well in them. However, if you’re thinking about transitioning your horse to a bitless bridle , there are some steps you’ll need to take to keep yourself safe. Before you put a bitless bridle on your horse, work with him to make sure that he understands how to give to pressure
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Leasing Out Your Horse
Wednesday, January 08 2014
If you find yourself with a horse who needs more work and attention than you can devote to him, or if multiple horses are straining your budget, then looking into leasing out one of your horses might provide the perfect solution. A lease can be an enjoyable situation for everyone involved, as long as you go about setting up the lease carefully. What Kind of Lease?
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