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.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
The Australian Stock Horse
Monday, June 24 2013
If you’ve seen Guy McLean perform with his incredible troop of horses, you’ve seen the Australian Stock Horse in action. This fascinating breed is known for its great temperament and versatility. History The Australian Stock Horse is a descendant of horses brought to Australia by ship in 1788.
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Understanding Lameness Exams
Wednesday, June 19 2013
If you’ve ever had to call your vet because your horse is a little off or lame, then chances are you’ve watched him perform a lameness exam. Do you know just what your vet is doing, and what he’s looking for during a lameness exam
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Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study
Tuesday, June 18 2013
A variety of circumstances have led to the recent increase in unwanted horses across the U.S. The Unwanted Horse Coalition estimated the number at 170,000 horses in 2007, and the number has grown since that time.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Mounted Shooting
Monday, June 17 2013
The Wild West. The words conjure images of long ago – cowboys on horseback shooting their guns as they gallop wildly across dusty earth. Like so much else, this image is one that’s been lost to time.
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The Georgian Grande
Monday, June 10 2013
Have you ever heard of the Georgian Grande?
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How to Properly Quarantine a Sick Horse
Friday, June 07 2013
Contagious diseases can be a nightmare in barns; if one horse becomes ill, it is vital to quarantine him to contain the disease. Knowing how to properly quarantine a horse at your facility can prevent a large-scale disease spread. Isolate If at all possible, stall the ill horse in a separate barn, alone
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Six Tips for Evaluating Saddle Fit on Your Horse
Wednesday, May 29 2013
Our horses give us a lot, and carry us for hours at a time.
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Barn Building 101: Special Needs – Layup and Rehab
Thursday, May 23 2013
Whether it’s your own horse or you are a barn owner thinking of adding another revenue stream by boarding horses that are injured, you will probably experience a horse needing special recuperative care at least once.
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs
Barn Building 101: Special Needs – New Horses and Foals
Thursday, May 16 2013
When building your barn, you may want to consider special stalls for “special needs” horses, e.g. mares and foals and new horses to your barn
- Published in The Classic Insider, Z-Blogs