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The 10 Most Expensive Horse Breeds

By On June 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Equestrian sports are associated with a luxurious lifestyle and exquisite events. Generally, the value of a particular horse is “individual”, (as with horse properties and equestrian estates) it means a certain breed does not guarantee that this horse will win on the next sports event. Nevertheless, the world of horse owners, lovers and investors is full of people who are ready to pay thousands of dollars for this “attribute” of strength, power and the feeling of greatness given by an animal. Being more particular, Caitlin Allen, from the State University of New York, indicates 12 factors which determine the price on a horse. Among them, she lists level of training, temperament, location, color, vices, markings, breed registration, and who is selling it. Let’s focus on the color and breed.

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Horses with Tendon Injuries Now Have a Greater Chance For a Full Recovery Thanks to New Research

By On June 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

In the past, a tendon injury was a career-ender. It almost certainly meant retirement from whatever work that horse was involved in. A quite common problem in horses, this type of injury is actually seen in nearly half of all sport horse injuries. Tendon injuries still continue to be the leading cause of retirement in horses, as once they occur there is an extremely high risk for re-injury. But, there also continues to be more and more research done in the field of tendon injuries in horses and new ways for helping injured animals see a full and successful recovery.

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5 Benefits of Horse Riding When Being a Student

By On May 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse riding doesn’t have only amazing physical benefits, but also several mental benefits that could totally change your life. Before technology kicked in and cars became the new craze, people used to travel by riding horses. Now, we can travel faster but we’re not as healthy as we used to be. Horse riding comes with a lot of health benefits, as you can see, and they don’t pollute.

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Weird Horse Behaviors: What Do They Mean and How to Deal with Them

By On May 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses, just like people communicate through body language such as postures and gestures. Therefore, it is important for you to take your time and learn about some of the weird horse behaviors and how to deal with them effectively.

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8 Tips on How to Communicate with a Horse to Improve Your Health

By On March 30, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

8 Tips on How to Communicate with a Horse to Improve Your Health. The American Hippotherapy Association defines the goal of hippotherapy as engaging sensory, neuromotor and cognitive systems to promote functional outcomes. Even if this practice is new to the field, it can bring numerous advantages to its practitioners. Here are some of the ways on how to communicate with your horse to improve your health and deepen your human understanding.

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Essential Tips To Stay Safe While Horse Riding

By On December 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse riding is amazing for lots of reasons, not least of which is the ability to build the confidence of young riders and equip them with a great set of skills.
It can, however, be dangerous but these dangers only become an issue for a novice rider and one who is unprepared for any eventuality while out riding the trails.
There are lots of things to remember when out riding but follow these tips for a safer ride and you’ll make the most of the great outdoors with your equine friend.

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8 Tips for Successfully Marketing Your Stable

By On December 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

One of the exciting and most rewarding experiences out there is being in the horse industry. Of course, it’s a lot of work, but for many, it’s a dream come true being able to work with such beautiful animals, enjoying the great outdoors and doing something daily that you’re passionate about.
However, one thing you might not be so hot on is marketing your business. Whether you’re a stable that’s looking after horses, breeding them, or offering lessons and riding experiences; you’re going to need to let the public know you’re out here.
Today, we’re going to explore eight key points you need to know in order to market your stable business successfully, and how you can get customers to come to you.

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Gymnastics for Horses

By On May 10, 2018 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Gymnastic jumping, also called gridwork, uses poles and fences at set distances to build the confidence of a horse-rider team over fences and improve jumping technique. Gridwork can be as simple as trot poles or highly complex, depending on the skill of both the horse and rider. You may be interested in gridwork if you want to improve your rhythm over fences or if your horse has difficulty with distances.

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Easy Ways to Organize Your Tack Room

By On June 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Sell A Horse Property

Easy Ways to organize your tack room: To organize tack for multiple horses, consider giving each horse a specific color.  You can use color-coded zip ties and duck tape to differentiate each horses items (blankets, tack, boots, buckets, etc.). Especially if you have horses regularly used by kids, you can tell them what color to use and they can easily determine the tack they need.

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Western vs. English Riding Style Explained

By On June 3, 2015 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

A very common question among the equestrian community is, “what is the difference between Western and English riding styles?” The first thing to know is that while they share certain basics in riding technique, they are both vastly different riding styles that emerged from very different cultures.

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