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Horse Training: Why Basic Dressage Is Important

By On February 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The word dressage either inspires us to greatness or sends us running; cowering into some far forgotten corner in hopes that we don’t hear the word again. “Dressage is often referred to as “dancing with horses” or “gymnastics for horses” and when you watch the brilliant riders at Olympic level you can certainly understand why.
So What Is Dressage?
Dressage is simply educating your horse and refining its movements.

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A Horse First Aid Kit Could Save Your Horse’s Life

By On February 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

While horse supplies cover the entire range, from grooming products to nutritional supplements, there is an essential element of horse supplies that you should not miss while exercising or riding your horse. You’ve probably guessed – it’s a first aid kit. First aid kits for horses are essential for all horse owners especially horse farms, as they could be the only one thing that could save a horse’s life.

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Choosing the Right Vet for Your Horse

By On January 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses, like us are prone to health issues, most of them preventable. In case of a problem, the horse must receive the proper intervention from a fully qualified vet specializing in horses. It doesn’t matter whether you are on owner of a horse farm or only one animal. Often a horse is lost due to […]

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What does the equestrian property insurance cover

By On January 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

For those who decide to keep their horses on their own horse farm are in haven indeed. Nevertheless, it takes a great deal of both effort and time, as well as machinery and equipment to keep it all in order. Whether you choose to handle a small stable with some low-budget outdoor improvements or state-of-the-art equestrian center – you will need equestrian property insurance. This way, if your property is affected by theft, fire, flood – you’ll have no problem with restocking, rebuilding or refitting. Insurance works as a safety net for you and your property.

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Build a Horse Farm from the Ground Up

By On January 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Horse farming is popular among Americans. A study commissioned by the American Horse Council Foundation showed there were 9.2 million horses in 2017. If you want to bring your dream of owning a horse farm to life, here are some tips to get you started. Start with a Concrete Vision Horse farming is one of the toughest forms of agricultural investment. Horses are sensitive animals and they require a lot of care to make a worthy investment. With this in mind, write down your vision and take time to evaluate it, consider what you want from your horse property. Are you interested in breeding, rearing studs for horseracing, start a riding facility, or what’s your vision? Once you have a solid vision, it is easier to get started on the planning stage.

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Horse Farms And Muddy High-Traffic Areas

By On January 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse farm and ranch owners displease a few things as much as mud.
As inconvenient as mud is for us, it is for horses too. The difference between you and your horse is that you can do something about this muddy problem. The worst part about mud is that it is present regardless of the season. But that shouldn’t be a step back.
While we certainly can’t control the weather and the chemistry behind soil and water, other viable solutions will help you deal with muddy high-traffic areas. Therefore, stick with us and find out what are the best six tools that will help you solve your proble

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Hoof Care in the Winter

By On January 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Winter comes with challenges when talking about the horse’s hooves. Of course, the optimum hoof care depends on a lot of factors, from geographic location to the type of surface arena or the condition of his hooves. Each horse is unique and so is his situation.
You need to take care of your horse, especially in wintertime when it is snowing and the ice gets formed easier. If you do not take appropriate care for your horse’s hooves, injuries and pains can easily appear.
Here are some warnings that will help you improve the winter care for your horse and his hooves.

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9 Ways How to Take Care of Your Horse’s Teeth

By On January 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Teeth are an important part of anyone alive, whether it is human or animal. Teeth help animals chew their food, which is important for their survival. If anything happens to their teeth, they will not be able to eat and thus they will starve and die.
When taking care of a horse it is difficult to predict how the health or their teeth will develop. But, as a caregiver, you need to pay attention to the general health of your horse and especially to their teeth. At the age of 5, the deciduous teeth fall and the permanent teeth erupt.
They continue to grow until the age of 20 when the growth declines and ceases. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your horse’s teeth and maintain their health. Here are 9 ways that will help you take better care of your horse’s teeth.

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Basic Care for Aging Horses

By On December 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

If you want to keep your own horse happy and healthy in his golden years, then you need to know what aging horses go through physically and how to keep them comfortable through it. Simple changes to your usual treatment of your horse can also keep your companion from declining in health as quickly, ensuring you can enjoy each other longer. Much of what your senior horse will need is easy to provide on your own. However, you likely will need some help from a qualified vet and other professionals, too.

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The Excellent Arena Surface Footing for Dressage. How to Create

By On December 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

Which Is the Ideal Arena Surface?
Well, the ideal arena surface is somewhere in between too hard and too soft. If the arena surface is too soft, it makes the horse work harder and so its muscles can easily become fatigued. This can only lead to muscle injuries, so you will want to avoid that. Instead, the arena surface must offer some resistance to let the horse easily push off.
But, a too hard arena surface can have negative consequences too. In this case, the toes of the horse cannot penetrate the surface, which can lead to an imbalance of the horse when its leg hits the surface. The angles of the joints will change and so his muscles and ligaments will be overwhelmingly burden.

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