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How Sweet it Is

All About Sweet Feeds by Eleanor Blazer   Awww…the sweet, earthy smells of a horse barn: the horses, the hay, the manure, the feed! For a horse person, there is nothing like it. Even opening a bag of fresh horse feed and enjoying the aroma is a simple pleasure. Ever … Read More

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Three Ways to Train Your Horse’s Mind

by Laura Schonberg   When I first started riding at six years old, I went to the barn because I wanted to ride.  It didn’t matter how inclement the weather, how the tack fit, which horse I had to ride, or how that horse felt about it all. We simply … Read More

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Riding Fear Free – The Importance of a Healthy Horse

by Laura Daley   Having a healthy equine partner is vital to helping an insecure rider overcome fear. Most people don’t realize that having a horse with a chronic illness or injury can really erode confidence and the ability to ride well. Fearful riders who have to constantly interrupt lessons, … Read More

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October 2015 Cover Story: Kalypso Bay Farm

Sharing Horses and Fostering Wellness by Catherine Madera Wellness is a surprisingly complex term. Whether discussing people, horses or a community, it can be hard to define what true wellness means and what it includes. The dictionary defines it simply: the state or condition of being in good physical and … Read More

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October 2015 Digital Edition is Here!

October 2015 Kalypso Bay Farm: The Healing Power of Horses A Layman’s Guide to Soundness Endo, The Blind Horse: Caring for a Disabled Equine Rider Wellness: Muscular Imbalances in Horse and Rider Small Farm Makeover: What to Plant in Fall       Click here to see all Digital Edition … Read More

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9 Basic Skills for Mountain Trail

Mountain Trail

Master these Basic Skills to Improve Safety and Scores by Mark Bolender   To improve their mountain trail scores it’s important to master nine basic skills. These skills can also be returned to, again and again, to master the variety of obstacles found on course. Ability to move the shoulders … Read More

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Arena Trail 101 – Part 2: Exercises to Get Started

Exercises

by Jackie Davenport   As you read last month, arena trail is all about negotiating obstacles with style and agility while, ideally, never touching a thing. Horses must be able to work over and through obstacles and turn and maneuver in tight spaces and this can be challenging. However, practicing … Read More

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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL ANNOUNCE FALL PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING 4-H YOUTH

4-H Paper Clover campaign

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2014) – After a record-breaking 4-H Paper Clover campaign in the spring, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is hosting another Paper Clover campaign in October. On Oct. 7 – 18, Tractor Supply Company and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply customers have the … Read More

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The Ultimate Blanket Just Got Better

SmartPak introduces new styles to their best-selling line, backed by a 10-Year Indestructible Guarantee PLYMOUTH, MA – September 23, 2015 – Worried your horse’s blanket won’t last through the winter? SmartPak’s got an entire line of blankets backed by a 10-Year Indestructible Guarantee! The Ultimate Turnout blankets are now available … Read More

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