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What Is HERDA In Horses?

November 7, 2023
You may have heard the phrase ‘this horse is 5 panel NN’ when purchasing a new Quarter Horse or Paint. Do you know what they’re actually testing for though? These genetic tests look for five common heredity diseases in stock type horses. They’re HYPP, PSSM1, MH, GBED and HERDA. Not every horse will be NN...

Bradley Chance Hays Will Bring You The Most Beautiful Artwork

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February 8, 2018
If you’re looking for beautiful western art to bring into your home, look no further! Bradley Chance Hays is no stranger to pastels, acrylics, watercolor and oils. Every single one of his works of art is a stunner, and would make a wonderful addition to your home. “Chance has participated in rodeos since a small...

A Horse Of A Different Color: Paints And Pintos

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September 19, 2017
In 1519, when the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed to the Americas, the horses he brought included, according to the Spanish Historian Diaz del Castillo, a “pinto,” and a “dark roan horse” with “white patches.” These are the first “Paint” horses known to the New World. Like the flashy Appaloosa, “painted horses” became popular among...

Let's See Some Blue-Eyed Beauties

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April 13, 2017
PC: Jesse Thorstad There is a lot of mystery behind blue-eyed horses. While they are quite uncommon, they tend to appear in certain breeds and colors a bit more frequently. Some even believe that blue eyes are a sign of wisdom, yet others see them as weakness. There is still a lot to learn and...

Need More Tail? Try An Extension!

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April 7, 2017
PC: Brianna at Flickr It’s unfortunate, but not every horse has a full, lush tail. Once you begin showing in bigger breed shows not having a thick tail can really put a damper on your score. That’s why horse owners and trainers often turn to tail extensions. They can add a lot of volume to...
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