Constructing the Interior of Your Barn
Thursday, September 05 2013
If you’re planning to build a barn, or if you’re planning a barn renovation, you always want to make sure that the stall accessories will fit and install correctly into the structure you’re working with. Today John Daniel, Key Accounts Manager at Classic Equine Equipment, discusses the process involved in constructing the interior of your barn. Clients frequently ask if Classic Equine Equipment products can be easily incorporated into the barns that they’re planning
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A Look at Strangles
Wednesday, September 04 2013
Strangles.
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Przewalksi’s Horse
Tuesday, September 03 2013
The Przewalski’s horse is considered to be the last living breed of truly wild horse in existence today. This endangered breed was once extinct in the wild, but horses bred in captivity were reintroduced to the wild in their native habitat of the border between Mongolia and China. The Przewalski’s horse of today is a true glimpse into ancient equine history.
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Weaning the Foal: When, How, and Why
Wednesday, August 28 2013
If any foals were born on your farm this year, then you’re probably thinking about the process of weaning. Weaning separates a mare from her foal so that the foal learns to grow up independently of the mare. It also gives the mare’s body a break from the stress of nursing a foal, and allows the mare to return to a riding career
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Competitive Driving
Monday, August 26 2013
Do you find yourself pacing the horse stalls of the barn, yearning for the thrill of eventing, but are not quite sure you want to tackle the solid fences of the cross-country course? Combined driving is very similar to eventing, but allows you to tackle the obstacles from the driver’s seat instead of the saddle. Combined driving is a FEI recognized discipline and, like eventing, consists of three phases: the dressage phase, the cross-country phase, and the obstacle phase.
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10 Household Products You Can Use in Your Barn for Horse Care to Save Money
Wednesday, August 21 2013
Horses require an incredible amount of supplies.
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The Benefits of Rubber Aisle Pavers
Thursday, August 15 2013
Is the flooring of your barn or outside walkways looking worn or tired? If you have areas of flooring in your facilities which are less than ideal, you might want to look into rubber aisle pavers
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A Look at Pre-Purchase Exams
Wednesday, August 14 2013
If you’ve ever purchased a horse, chances are you have ordered a pre-purchase exam to be performed by a veterinarian. Pre-purchase exams are the best tool you have as a potential owner to make sure that the horse you are buying is presented accurately and has no significant pre-existing medical issues. The exam is complex – do you know everything that’s involved?
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Considerations when buying used tack and equipment
Friday, August 09 2013
Buying your tack and equipment used can be a great way to cut costs. If you’re patient, you can find some excellent deals online or through tack shops offering consignment items.
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The Cleveland Bay
Monday, August 05 2013
Bay horses with black points are often thought of as being “plain.” But don’t let that outward appearance fool you – Cleveland Bays are versatile horses with much to offer.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs