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Starting a Handicapped Colt

Creative Tools for an Unusual Situation by Pat Hooks   I come across some pictures the other day from about 20 some years ago. One in particular caught my eye, a photo of a deaf yearling paint I was ground training. This little horse turned out to be one of … Read More

The Art of the Mecate

A Colorful Cowgirl Mixes Fashion and Tradition by Allison Trimble   One of my favorite things about the cow horse industry is that it is rooted in tradition: from the training, to the people, to the tack and equipment. I marvel at the skill of rawhide braiding for romel reins … Read More

Neigh Station Activity Center

Two Fair Mares introduces The Neigh Station, a 3-in-1 activity center, featuring components that are designed to keep horses entertained and stimulated. The product includes a shatterproof mirror, designed to provide visual contact for horses that are separated from their stable mates; sliding latch with clicking sound that is fun … Read More

The Original Horse Bible

The Definitive Source for all Things Horse by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs   BowTie Press’s Dog Bible is highly regarded as the ultimate resource for new dog owners and seasoned breeders alike. The Original Horse Bible by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs will exceed the high expectations set by its predecessor. … Read More

Does Your Horse Have an Overactive Immune System?

Equine Hypersensitivities and Autoimmune Disease by Stephanie Meyer, DVM, CVA   Hypersensitivity is a state of altered reactivity of the body’s immune system to an allergen (e.g., biting insects, pollen, grass, molds, insects, dust, drugs). After repeat exposure, the immune system mounts an overzealous attack on the invading allergen, resulting in … Read More

Horse Stall Door Jams

How “Jam’n” Makes Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Horse life at home is all about chore efficiency, and sometimes the simplest solutions are best. One small thing we did recently at Sweet Pepper Ranch, our horse motel and guest ranch in southwestern Idaho, has … Read More

Gear Up!

The Care and Keeping of Your Horse’s Tack by Karen Pickering   It’s time to break out the saddles, bridles and equipment so we can ride! This issue focuses on tack and equipment and in a lean economy it’s wise to focus on taking better care of the tack we have. … Read More

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