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What are the First Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Horses?

(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., November 21, 2024) Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed – or maybe we did know. Horses listen with their soul to our life’s biggest issues and deepest secrets, which are safe with our horses. Perhaps that is why it is so hard to see … Read More

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Rider Wellness: Hay Season

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Oly Helps Unload the Hay. Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames.

Having Your Hay Delivered is Money Well Spent Normal people think of the seasons of the year as spring, summer, fall, and winter. We horse people think differently. We have mud-season, vet-check season, the beginning of riding season, and then the big one: hay season.  I don’t have hay fields, … Read More

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DURANGO® BOOTS TO EXHIBIT IN COWBOY CHANNEL COWBOY CHRISTMAS AT 2024WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO®

Durango® Boots

Durango® returns as the Official Boot of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® for the fourth consecutive year Nelsonville, Ohio (November 19, 2024) – For the first time, Durango® Boots will have their own retail space in Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo® (NFR). Located in booth … Read More

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Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition

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Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.

Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to help their horses achieve and maintain healthy body condition and lifestyle Arden Hills, Minn. (November 11, 2024) – Purina Animal Nutrition announced today the launch of its new challenge, Through Thick and Thin, which seeks to … Read More

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Reigniting Your Equestrian Business: Strategies for Long-Term Success

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Mastering the Art of Working ON Your Business, Not Just IN it Running a business isn’t about finding all the answers once and coasting—especially in a rapidly changing world. After 30 years in the horse industry, I’ve learned that what worked in 1995 no longer applies today. Trends evolve, communication … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: American Horse Council’s December Podcast Offers Gift Ideas

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The holidays are fast approaching and you’re thinking, “OMG, I need to find the perfect gift for my horse loving family or friend – where do I start?” The American Horse Council is here to help you. AHC’s monthly podcast on Horses in the Morning Radio Network for December 2024 … Read More

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Survey Finds Half of Horse Owners Unaware of Lesser Known Stressors

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Image Courtesy Boehringer Ingelheim

Identify causes of stress to help prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) Do you know what’s stressing your horse out? A recent survey found that an overwhelming majority of horse owners know that stress is one of the leading causes of ulcers, but only 33% can correctly identify all potential … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters

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Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to save money while still providing our horses good care. Purchasing bedding is an essential expense horse owners face and is especially important during the wet, frozen, winter months. Horses need a soft, dry place to … Read More

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Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff

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Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.

Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’ reflections on training and the standards we should aim for with our animals. A sentiment he often hears is, “I don’t need any of that fancy stuff; I just want to go down the trail.” … Read More

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