6th Apr 2018
Mary's Blog
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
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27th Mar 2018
Helmet Certifications, or What Do All Those Letters & Numbers Mean?
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,
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18th Mar 2018
Bio-security Basics
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
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13th Mar 2018
Combat Infectious Disease! Lower your horse's risk.
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
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6th Mar 2018
Getting Your Horse's Base Vital Signs
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’
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19th Feb 2018
Of Presidents and Horses
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.
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