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Part 2: Making a Plan and Defining Green, Sustainable and Innovative by Mark P. Dangelo “Sustainability” has become so common a word now that it holds varied meanings depending upon the audience. It is used often with the word “innovation,” another common term used when businesses seek to differentiate …
Building a Sustainable Equine Facility by Mark P. Dangelo Our family loves our horses and we do everything possible to make them healthy, comfortable and, well, part of the family. From the feed we choose, to the training they receive, to their stall upkeep and outdoor runs, we create an …
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 …
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. …
Barns, Farms and Fears All barns and farms provide different atmospheres for dealing with fear. Some equine facilities have specialties, such as western or English showing, hunter/jumper or reining and this gives structure to their operations. They are often places with high activity levels and goal-driven riders. This sort …
Part 3: Navigating Common Obstacles by Brent Rollins In my last article I revealed some tips for greatly improving your cowboy race. In this article I will give advice on how to approach and execute some of the common obstacles you’ll encounter. Also, I will tell you how …
Overcome Fears with an Equine Lifestyle By Laura Daley Do not wait until you are at the barn, or preparing to mount your horse, to work on riding-related fears. Living with horses is not just a hobby it is a life style, one that can be used to help …
Nutrition for the Final Three Months by Dr. Juliet M. Getty During the first eight months of pregnancy a mare may be fed like any other horse—with a balanced, high quality diet. However, things begin to change rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy. The mare now requires more …
Facing Unexpected Challenges by Catherine Madera Let’s face it, sometimes life is scary. We’ll all face unexpected, overwhelming challenges at one point or another. The way forward may not only look impossible, it can feel terrifying. It reminds me of a training experience last fall with my horse, Eli. The …
Learning from ABHA Member Brock Loveland by Brock Loveland It’s helpful to develop a checklist for buying/selling and also as a way to stay on track when working with horses. A checklist can keep you more objective and focused, helping you see things as they really are. My own list …