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INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION BREAKS MEMBERSHIP RECORD AGAIN

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  February 28, 2020 (Columbus, Ohio) – Celebrating its 18th season, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has again set a record for membership. This season (2019-2020), membership numbers topped out at 14,444. While the highest concentration of members is East of the Mississippi; the Western states are experiencing a greater percentage of growth – especially in …

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LMF Feeds Launches New Supplement

LMF Feeds, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new supplement product, LMF Super Dose Daily. LMF Super Dose Daily is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed specifically for horses in the West. “LMF Super Dose Daily is a great option for horse owners who want to feed only …

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Standlee Premium Western Forage® Introduces a High Fiber/Low Sugar Forage Pellet

Kimberly, Idaho – Standlee Premium Products™ introduces Standlee Premium Western Forage® Teff Grass Pellets for horses, a soft high fiber grass forage with moderate protein content and low sugar/starch content. This forage is a nutritional solution for horses challenged with sugar/starch sensitivities such as those diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome …

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Is Your Horse Worth His Salt? – Plain Old Salt is a Requirement for Life

Horses should be fed loose salt.

The ancient Greeks traded salt for slaves – hence the saying “worth his salt”. Early Roman soldiers were partially paid in salt (salarium argentum) which is where the word “salary” originated. A severe salt deficiency can cause your horse to die. Napoleon had thousands of soldiers die during his retreat …

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Above-Ground Burial Options for Equines – An Interview with Michelle Melaragno of Compassionate Composting

Photo by Alayne Blickle

This past fall I was a presenter at the Best Horse Summit in Maine. While there, I had the opportunity to tour a unique equine business, Compassionate Composting, which deals exclusively with composting dead horses. Before you wrinkle up your nose and turn away, ponder the fact that in many …

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Farnam’s New Laser Sheen® Finishing Spray

Showstopping Shine is Easier Than Ever with Farnam’s New Laser Sheen® Finishing Spray   When you need 100% of your horse’s beauty to shine through, look for a finishing spray that adds showstopping shine to every inch. Farnam, your partner in horse care™, is pleased to introduce new Laser Sheen® …

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LMF Feeds, Inc. announces new supplement

  LMF Super Dose Daily LMF Super Dose Daily now available   Spokane, WA – 10/8/19 – LMF Feeds, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new supplement product, LMF Super Dose Daily. LMF Super Dose Daily is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed specifically for horses in the West. …

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So, you Want to Jump in your Cavallo Boots?

By Carole Herder   Jumping is a multifaceted sport. Success requires harmonization of both horse and human bodies, individually and collectively. Rewarding when accomplished with finesse and agility. Life-threatening when uncoordinated and clumsy. Let’s look at the effect jumping has on the equine body – primarily horses’ hooves. This is …

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