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Budget Wise Horsekeeping – Thrifty Time Savers for Everyday Horse Care

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by Wendy Croney   So, time to ride my horse and this includes catch, tie, groom and tack. What does the process look like in my barn? I’m always looking to save time and money, even in these mundane tasks. To begin, whether I retrieve the horse from stall, paddock …

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WWMS: Horses, Guns and Family

How I Found My “Shooting Family” by Karen Plumlee Horses, guns, family: That’s what cowboy mounted shooting is all about. Simply, it’s the most fun you can have on horseback and a mounted shooting event is like one big family reunion. When I first started in this sport, my husband …

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Life and Death on the Farm

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Ease Stress by Planning Ahead for the Unexpected by Catherine Madera   I had planned to write about organizing my tack room (hoping it would motivate me) for our Barn and Farm issue. However, an unplanned tragedy this week prompts me in another direction: planning for when the worst happens …

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Knee Deep in Trouble: the Sox For Horses ® Solution

When veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher of Florida’s Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic responded to a farm call last August, she found a textbook example of why horse pastures and retired farm equipment don’t mix. Coby, a 20 year-old Paint horse had broken into an old parked horse trailer (assumed locked) and …

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Dreaming of a New Horse Barn

Turning Dreams into Reality by Karen Pickering   For years I’ve dreamed of owning a beautiful, efficient horse facility. It seems elusive, but I’m determined! This past year has made me realize more than ever the importance of chore efficiency. For me, cleaning the barn quickly so I can do …

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7421 Woodland Rd. Ferndale, WA

Once in a lifetime horse property with some of the best draining sandy loam soil around! Complete with a large 4 bedroom home. High end kitchen appliances, main floor master, good size bdrms, and a great entertaining deck with a hot tub. One of the barns include 7 matted stalls, …

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Protect Your Horse from Four Serious Diseases by Eleanor Blazer   Within your horse may be invaders that can cause illness. These organisms are dependent on him for sustenance and life. Your horse is their “host.” Examples of these unwanted guests are intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection. Many of …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: On Western Riding: Styles, Fads and Trends

On Western Riding: Styles, Fads and Trends by Al Dunning   In the horse world, fads and styles come and go not unlike what happens in the fashion industry. Some training trends are detrimental to horses, both physically and mentally. This month Al shares his thoughts on western styles, both …

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