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HORSES
10 Tips For Keeping Your Horse Safe During A Thunderstorm
July 28, 2023
A summer thunderstorm is quite common! It can be difficult to know what to do with your horse during these storms. Rain, lightning, and strong winds usually accompany them. The last thing you want is an accident to happen. That’s why it’s important to be prepared ahead of time and have a game plan! Thunderstorms...
HORSES
Build A Connection With Your Horse
By
Emily Fought
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May 30, 2023
Did you know training can be as simple as hanging out with your horse? A good foundation starts with building a connection. So often, riders demand things from their horse with little regard to the impact that it has. You can ride and have fun, but also have a happy and willing horse. This is...
HORSES
Should You Leave Your Horse Out In The Rain?
By
Emily Fought
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March 13, 2023
With the arrival of spring, comes lots of rain. This season can be very wet, depending on where you live. Most are familiar with the various conditions that horses can get from the wet weather. They range from skin fungus to hoof infections! It can be tricky to know whether you should turnout your horse...
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Stay Safe With Stall Signs
By
Paige Brandon
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November 11, 2022
Stall signs are a great way to customize your horse’s stall, but are also give critical information on keeping your horse safe. They’re perfect for your barn or for taking with you to horse shows or rodeos. What should you include on your stall sign? All of these are optional, but some information is more...
HORSES
Keeping A Horse On Stall Rest Happy
By
Emily Fought
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February 10, 2022
Most horses enjoy lots of turnout where they can graze and move around. There are occasions when stall rest is inevitable though. If you horse experiences a serious injury or becomes sick, they likely will need stall confinement. The weather can also make turnout difficult, especially this time of year! You can make their stall...
HORSES
Using Wood Pellets As Stall Bedding
By
Paige Brandon
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August 4, 2021
Before we begin, let’s cover why you should use wood pellets as stall bedding. Yes, you heard me right, “wood pellets.” The same ones you use for your woodstove fireplace. Wood pellets have more absorption than most other bedding materials, which makes for drier stalls! They are easy to clean because less gets caught in...
HORSES
Put The Fun In Cleaning Stalls
By
Paige Brandon
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May 3, 2021
Cleaning stalls is a major part of owning a horse. It makes up numerous hours of horse care. But between you and me, it can be boring doing it day in and day out, doing the same old thing. Here’s a few ways to add some fun to your daily chores! Listen to music. There’s...
HORSES
4 Types Of Horse Bedding That Can Be Dangerous
By
Emily Fought
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March 15, 2021
There are so many horse bedding options- sawdust, shavings, straw, pellets, and even shredded paper. It’s usually a personal decision as to what works best. You should stay clear of a few types though. They can cause health and soundness issues in your horse. Black walnut sawdust: Your horse can develop laminitis within a few...
HORSES
How To Feed An Impatient Horse
By
Emily Fought
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March 8, 2021
Most horse owners have come across an impatient horse during feeding. They paw, pace, holler, and even rear in order to get their grain. In time, they develop a nasty habit that grows in intensity. Before you realize it, you have an aggressive and dangerous horse! Feeding the Impatient Horse Be prepared to put in...
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