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What the Horse? DIY Performance Horses

August 5, 2020July 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

Maintaining and Developing Your Performance Horse by Theresa Rice With this month’s focus on performance horses, I wanted to give a perspective that some may not have considered: The-do-it-yourself (DIY) performance horse owner. Many performance horses are in full time training with a professional trainer. However, my performance horse …

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What the Horse? Helmets in Review

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

The Truth about Head Injuries and the Equestrian by Theresa Rice There have been a few well publicized and tragic deaths from horse accidents this year. Each new accident sends ripples of grief and concern through the horse community, as well as reigniting the helmet debate. I recently saw …

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What the Horse? Choosing the Best Shedding Tools

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

Choosing the Best Shedding Tools by Theresa Rice By now, the shedding season is winding down—hallelujah! Every year I feel a renewed sense of wonder at how much hair can come off my horse and for him to 1) not be bald and 2) still have more hair to …

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What the Horse? Cross Training Events to Build Confidence

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

Cross Training Events to Build Confidence by Theresa Rice With this month’s issue focusing on equine events, I was thinking about how fortunate we are to live in an area where opportunities to play with our horses abound. These include trail riding, schooling and breed shows and a variety …

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What the Horse? The War on Mud

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

The War on Mud: Comparing Gravel, Mats and Hog Fuel by Theresa Rice We’ve made it to March and are in the home stretch to spring! Hopefully, the manure piles have stopped freezing to the ground and your pastures are looking greener, but I’m guessing you’re still battling mud. …

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What the Horse? Escape Winter in Wickenburg, Arizona

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

by Theresa Rice Welcome to February, when I sometimes fear I may never feel the warmth of the sun again. If ever there is a time I dream of running away, it is most definitely this stretch between the forgotten magic of Christmas and a far off spring. I …

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What the Horse? Product Reviews and More

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

Nylon vs. Cotton Lunge Lines by Theresa Rice This month’s focus is on buying and breeding. Only 3 years ago I was a brand new horse owner; I felt like a new parent trying to keep an infant alive. There was so much to learn! An important lesson came …

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