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Tired of your horse pulling shoes? Hitting his own legs while out in turnout? Or just wanting to support your horse as you gear up for a competition. There are many brands and types of horse b

Horseback riders are urged or required to have a certified equestrian helmet. They all have a string of numbers and letters signifying the safety standards and certifications. ASTM F1163:04a, SEI,

Previously on the blog, we discussed ways to lower your horse’s risk of catching an infectious disease such as EHV-1 or Potomac Horse Fever. But what happens if an illness is already in your barn? H

EHV-1, West Nile, Potomac Horse Fever, and many other infectious equine outbreaks in the news can easily send you into a negative spiral, especially if your horse travels and encounters other horse

Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration are the basic part of any physical examination. By knowing your horse’s vital signs and knowing how to take them in an emergency you greatly increase your horse’

It's President's Day! Many of our past Presidents kept pets at the White House. Dogs like: Checkers Nixon, Bo Obama, and Feller Truman. Cats like: Socks Clinton, Nip, Tuck and Snowflake Coolidge.

Winter signifies downtime in the horse community; bad weather, less riding, more holiday get-togethers, and show season is long over. Winter can also be an energizing time; a time to draw a plan

It’s a new year! A new year usually comes with the rigmarole of resolutions and riding goals. When it comes to horses, most riders actively shy away from making goals or solid plans. Horses can b

Recently we here at Mary's Tack and Feed worked closely with Southern California Equestrian Writer and Blogger Susan Friedland-Smith as she embarked on a journey to learn Cowboy Mounted Shooting