How To Build Your Horse’s Topline
Wednesday, May 06 2015
Building a strong topline in your horse ensures that he can carry himself properly and comfortably. It also results in an improved conformation, and can make a big difference in the show ring. When your horse’s topline is properly developed, the change should be gradual
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Should You Replace Your Barn Doors?
Monday, May 04 2015
Barn doors, while built to be strong, are not meant to last forever. Years of use and wear can leave your barn doors weakened and ineffective. Winter snow and ice can crack and warp barn doors, while years of moisture and rain can cause wood to rot and weaken.
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Top 10 Greatest Things About the Kentucky Derby
Friday, May 01 2015
Can you believe it? The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. The Derby is one of the major icons of horse racing, and it unites horse lovers with those who come out for the festivities of the huge event
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Five Ways to Be a Better Barn Manager
Thursday, April 30 2015
If you operate a boarding barn, managing that barn carefully is important to its success.
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How to Get a Better Clean When Bathing Your Horse
Wednesday, April 29 2015
With spring’s arrival and the start of show season upon us, it’s the perfect time to bathe your horse.
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An Inside Look at Margaux Farm’s Thoroughbred Racehorse Facilities
Tuesday, April 28 2015
If you’ve ever set foot on a property dedicated to housing and training Thoroughbred racehorses, you quickly realized that the facilities are very different from those of your typical horse barn. Thoroughbred barns need to fulfill a unique set of demands in order to develop top racehorses
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How to Turn Your Love of Horses into a Barn Side Job
Monday, April 27 2015
Our horse hobby is an expensive one, but did you know that you can actually use your love of horses to earn a little extra money on the side?
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Does Your Horse Like Hearing Music?
Friday, April 24 2015
Radios are common in many barns, and some barns even play music in riding arenas during rides.
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5 Ways To Build Your Confidence in the Saddle
Thursday, April 23 2015
A lack of confidence when riding your horse is a significant and widespread issue. A fall, an injury, or even riding a spooky horse can quickly shatter what confidence you have, and even aging often results in reduced confidence
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How to Reduce the Hay Wasted In Your Barn
Wednesday, April 22 2015
Chances are that your hay bill is one of your highest bills in caring for your horse. The last thing that anyone wants to do is to waste hay, especially when the cost of hay is so high.
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