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Selling Your Horse: Taking Great Photos

Friday, June 28 2013 by Editor

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.

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Tagged under: barn, beyond the track, classic, equipment, higher education, horse-basics, in the irons, photos, show world, tails & trails, the-classic-insider, your-horse

The Australian Stock Horse

Monday, June 24 2013 by Editor

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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Tagged under: architect, between the ears, breed-profiles, higher education, show world, stock-horse, the-classic-insider, thoroughbred, tucker the wunderkind

Understanding Lameness Exams

Wednesday, June 19 2013 by Editor

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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Tagged under: classic, classic-insider, examination, higher education, in the irons, lameness-exams, show world, tails & trails, the-classic-insider, tucker the wunderkind, your-horse

Guest Post: Sheltering Horses-A Case Study

Tuesday, June 18 2013 by Editor

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.

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Mounted Shooting

Monday, June 17 2013 by Editor

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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Tagged under: architect, beyond the track, career, cowboy, facebook, horse, tails & trails, the-classic-insider

The Georgian Grande

Monday, June 10 2013 by Editor

Have you ever heard of the Georgian Grande?

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Tagged under: architect, archives, classic-equine, georgian-grande, horse, horses, in the irons, the-classic-insider

How to Properly Quarantine a Sick Horse

Friday, June 07 2013 by Editor

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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Tagged under: classic, classic-equine, fencing-options, horse, horse health, pony tales, properly-quarantine, quarantine, sick, the-classic-insider, tucker the wunderkind

Six Tips for Evaluating Saddle Fit on Your Horse

Wednesday, May 29 2013 by Editor

Our horses give us a lot, and carry us for hours at a time.

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Tagged under: between the ears, chasin', classic-equine, horse, in the irons, industry, pony tales, the classic insider, the-classic-insider

Barn Building 101: Special Needs – Layup and Rehab

Thursday, May 23 2013 by Editor

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.