A Tribute to the Riding Instructors
Friday, October 03 2014
We’ve all had one – that riding instructor or trainer who made a huge difference in our lives and forever altered the way we see our equine friends. October 5 th is World Teachers Day , and in honor of that we’ve decided to take a moment to appreciate all that our riding instructors do
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Building the Barn That’s the Right Size for Your Needs
Thursday, October 02 2014
Planning the layout of your horse barn is hugely important, and you’ll want to be sure that the barn is the right size for your intended needs and uses.
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Tips for Designing a Horse Halloween Costume
Tuesday, September 30 2014
Halloween is almost here, and October horse shows bring with them all sorts of fun costume classes for both horses and riders. But designing a costume for a horse is a bit different from designing a costume for a human.
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The World Percheron Congress Comes to West Springfield, Massachusetts
Monday, September 29 2014
The ground in West Springfield, Massachusetts will rumble as the World Percheron Congress moves into town from October 6 th through the 11 th . The World Percheron Congress, one of the largest competitions showcasing the Percheron in existence, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition.
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Questions You Should Ask When Finding a New Boarding Barn
Friday, September 26 2014
Looking at potential boarding barns can be overwhelming – how do you know that a new barn will be a good fit for your horse? While you’ll always want to have an idea of just what you’re looking for in a boarding barn, it’s also a good idea to have a list of questions prepared for when you go look at a potential equine barn
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Dressage for Every Discipline: The Circle
Thursday, September 25 2014
It’s well known that any horse, no matter what discipline, can benefit from dressage. But putting your horse into full dressage training isn’t practical for many riders
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Hock Sores and How to Handle Them
Wednesday, September 24 2014
Have you ever encountered hock sores on your horse? Hock sores show up as irritated areas on your horse’s hocks where the hair has been rubbed off, and sometimes where the skin has been rubbed open.
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The Percheron
Monday, September 22 2014
Have you ever been lucky enough to meet a Percheron? Standing next to these gentle giants is inspiring and moving
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Should You Buy a Barn or Build Your Own?
Friday, September 19 2014
To buy or build: that is the question.
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Looking to Become a Better Rider? Try Bareback!
Thursday, September 18 2014
There are all sorts of exercises designed to make you a better rider. From riding in two-point to riding without stirrups, the varieties are endless. But have you ever thought about riding bareback instead
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