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Riding Fear Free – Dealing with Fears for Professional and Recreational Riders

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Laura Daley

Equine sports are highly structured and competitive. Horses and riders are athletes that must stay active and healthy to be successful in a chosen sport. The pressure to be competitive can make it really difficult to take the time you need to process fear and there is less opportunity for …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Round Pen Basics for Respectful Ground Handling

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

by Laura Schonberg This winter I brought home a new horse. “Poema” is out of a Kiger mustang mare and is young, high spirited and unbroke. One of the training issues needed attention is working on Poema’s ability to leave, and be left by, my geldings (“The Boys”). She …

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Are You Still Breeding to Make Money? The True Cost of Raising a Foal

June 30, 2020May 1, 2015 by Don Blazer

The True Cost of Raising a Foal by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online With spring in the air the thought of breeding a favorite mare is enticing. While it’s a personal decision, the chances of making money by selling the foal are slim and none. Unless you can answer …

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Spring Cleaning for Horse Facilities

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Spring Cleaning – Disinfect Your Barn and Maintain a Healthy Environment by Dave Sauter, DVM With spring in the air and a “fresh start” on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to talk about disinfecting your horse facility. Whether talking about a surgical instrument, hospital room, horse stall, trailer …

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Riding Fear Free – Rediscover Your Passion at an Equine Event

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Laura Daley

Rediscover Your Passion at an Equine Event by Laura Daly Riders who are bogged down in fear need to rediscover their passion for horses. One of the best ways to do that is by attending horse-related activities such as shows, competitions, or demonstrations. You can choose a simple schooling …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Making Time to Improve Ground Manners

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

Making Time to Improve Ground Manners by Laura Schonberg Since bringing home a new mare this winter, I have been astonished at how this extra horse changed our existing herd of geldings. It has afforded new opportunities for better management, one of the big ones being feeding time. My horses were …

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The Health Benefits of Grazing 24/7

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Research Proves Horses Relax and Eat Less With Constant Grass Exposure If you let your horse out to graze on pasture for only a few hours each day, and provide hay the rest of the time, you’ve likely noticed how he approaches the grass like a vacuum cleaner, barely lifting …

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Arena Footing Basics 101

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Glynnie Walford

Five Considerations for Building a Solid Arena by Glynnie Walford Equestrians will agree that when it comes to arena riding, a well-appointed ring is a joy to work (and play!) in. The footing you choose for this enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Spring Conditioning

August 5, 2020March 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

by Laura Schonberg March has me thinking about longer days, better weather and conditioning my horses. I am thinking about conditioning the mind, soul and body for dry trails and the competition season and this includes horse, rider and gear. Let’s start with gear. After the wet winter season, all …

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Win a Classic Hollywood Saddle!

June 30, 2020March 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Magnificent Cowboy Collectible Supports a Worthy Cause by Article Courtesy of Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Legendary comic book cowboy Red Ryder was a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost three decades. He was created by noted cowboy artist Fred Harman and his marketing partner, Stephen Slesinger. …

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