Tag: horse care

What is the difference between full board and partial board?

Being a first time horse owner can be a bit intimidating. The process of just finding the right horse to buy is hard enough, but if you don't have anywhere…
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What does it mean for a horse to have “a lot of heart?”

Have you ever been mystified when hearing a trainer or rider comment that they like a horse with “a lot of heart?" This is a phrase that is often thrown…
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6 Tips for Beating the Heat This Summer

1. Save riding and strenuous activity for early morning or late evening hours Morning and evening are the coolest hours of the day when the sun is lowest in the…
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5 Secrets to a Thicker Mane and Tail

1. A healthy mane and tail starts with a balanced diet ...and a good diet starts with quality forage. I always recommend a high forage diet for any horse. If…
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Top 10 Good Horse Care Habits

1. Hose your horse off as part of your post-ride care routine Hosing off your horse with cold water does two things. First, it cleans the sweat off the horse’s…
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