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HORSES
8 Tips For Clipping Your Horse
October 11, 2023
Clipping season is here! Those that compete during the fall and winter or ride performance horses will be getting their clippers ready. It’s a lot easier to cool down a horse that doesn’t have a thick winter coat. Clipping for the first time is a big task for any groom! Hopefully, these tips and tricks...
HORSES
10 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Horse's Ears
By
Emily Fought
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August 22, 2023
Your horse’s ears are a sensitive part of their body. In the summer months, they can be attacked by biting insects like flies, gnats, and ticks. This can leave them with nasty wounds and discomfort. Have you ever seen a horse continuously shaking their head? They very well may have a problem going on with...
COWGIRL LIFE
A Collegiate Cowgirl’s Guide To Surviving School
By
Paige Brandon
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August 21, 2023
Colorful clothes hang among leather bridles and reins. Miscellaneous boxes stack beside saddles hung on their racks. It is the opening scene to a college cowgirl’s new life. With her horse trailer as her personal U-Haul, she’s making her way to school where she’ll set up her stall before her dorm. Colleges across the United...
HORSES
10 Tips For Keeping Your Horse Safe During A Thunderstorm
By
Emily Fought
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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
Tips For Your First Branding
By
Paige Brandon
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May 22, 2023
This ain’t your first rodeo, but it is your first branding! Don’t be nervous– it’s a hard day’s work that rewards itself in the best way. You are surrounded by good people in a good country. With branding season in full swing, here are a few tips if you find yourself invited to the branding...
HORSES
10 Tips For Pasture Management
By
Emily Fought
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March 31, 2023
When you keep horses at home, you have the added responsibility of pasture management. Horses can quickly overgraze a field! They’ll leave them looking bare and weedy in a few days to weeks, depending on the size and number of horses. There is plenty you can do to avoid this though. Managing Your Horses’ Pastures...
HORSES
How To Memorize Patterns
By
Paige Brandon
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February 17, 2023
The weather is warmer, the days are longer… you know what that means! We are gearing up for horse shows. We packed, we traveled, and we arrived. We go to sign in at the office. There, on the desk in front of us, is a stack of papers. Each paper has lines going in every...
HORSES
5 Tips For Feeding Your Donkey
By
Emily Fought
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January 23, 2023
Donkeys have special nutritional requirements. They’re browsers by nature and can quickly become overweight if not monitored. Their digestive system and metabolism are different compared to horses. You’ll need to ensure their unique needs are being met! Feeding Donkeys You’ll probably notice some similarities and differences between feeding horses and donkeys. If they’re kept in...
HORSES
Three Tech Gadgets Every Cowgirl Needs!
By
Paige Brandon
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December 27, 2022
To start the New Year off right, we’ve gathered a few tech gadgets to help you along your horse journey! New Year’s Resolutions will be a breeze with these! Auto Follow Camera Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to improve your riding? Watching yourself ride is a great way to start! Pivo is a...
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The changing of the season brings new colors. Spring is here and flowers are blooming everywhere! Pink, yellow, blue, and purple are around every corner. Your tack can reflect this beautiful season. Pastel colors are a must have! For a simple change, get yourself some new reins. Stunning Western Loop Reins Crafted from organic bamboo,...
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