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Thoughtful Training Results in a Healthy Horse by Deanna Lally Our horses’ health and wellness requires more than nutritional and environmental support. Commonly, owners consider supplements, veterinary care, fly protection, and blanketing long before they take a good hard look at their training and riding regimen. Doctors and medical …
Proceed with Caution by Theresa Rice My horse recently injured himself, clipping the inside of his back leg with his other hoof (he’s almost as graceful as me). It looked like a simple flesh wound, so I hosed it down and put him up for the night. The next …
The Orange Slow Feeder products have been created as an alternative to other slow-feed products available on the market today. All of the Orange Slow Feeders are made of new marine-grade 4.0 mm polyethylene netting. These slow feeder nets were designed and manufactured to be sturdy, long lasting, and easy …
Be Prepared for Mud Season by Alayne Blickle Fall is exactly the right time to improve your confinement area footing. Doing so will help ensure that your winter doesn’t end up a chore nightmare with people and horses deep in muck. It’s much easier to do this in the fall …
by Kim Roe Throughout my high school years, I worked in the Sierra mountains at a pack station. I wasn’t paid much, but I had room and board for myself and my horse. We packed tourists into the back country, took them on fishing trips, and conducted day rides …
3 Days and Nights of Education and Entertainment By Kim Roe It’s autumn, and with the shorter days and bitter cold the doldrums can set in, making getting off the couch and going outside to ride difficult. Just in time, The Mane Event 2016 comes to British Columbia, Canada. …
Key Considerations for Equine Well-being By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. We know they’re out there. Horses brimming with health – strong muscles, shiny coats, hard hooves, good digestion, normal metabolism, strong immune function – just plain healthy! How does this happen? What is it about their care that gives …
A Journey from Horseshoes to Barefoot April and I have been together for 17 years. I purchased her as a yearling and together we have done reining, cow horse, sorting, extreme trail, mountain trail, cowboy race, and trail riding. She is incredibly athletic and has been featured in the …
October 2016 Cover Story: The Mane Event – Showcasing Top Talent October 21-23 in British Columbia Feature Story: Can Barefoot Help with Navicular? Equine Wellness: The Recipe for a Healthy Horse Trainer’s Corner: How Training Influences Your Horse’s Health Willfully Guided: Build Your Dream Click here to see all Digital …
A Change in Perspective By Karen Pickering “Hoof Boots? No Way! I’m not going through that hassle every time I want to ride.” This was my reaction when barefoot and boots was suggested as an option to April’s lameness. It’s interesting how we never seem to agree with something …