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5 Farrier Tools Every Barn Should Have

Brittany Madonia — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:36:29 +0000

There is no shortage of tools needed around the barn, but did you know that there are five farrier tools every barn should have as well? I learned this by experience on more than one occasion. It didn’t matter if the horses I worked with were shod or barefoot, at some point I would run...

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Keeping Your Horse’s Legs Healthy

Casie Bazay — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:31:28 +0000

Lameness is one of the top health-related issues horses experience and chances are, your horse has or will experience it at some point in his life. Of course, lameness can have multiple causes, but keeping your horse’s legs healthy can go a long ways in keeping him sound. Warm Up and Cool Down A good...

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Five Ways to Improve Your Horse’s Hoof Health

Casie Bazay — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:43:50 +0000

Not necessarily! While genetics can definitely impact hoof shape and quality, other factors—and many which are in our control—may actually be of more importance. Here are five ways you can help in the hoof health department: 1. With Nutrition Nutrition is important for the whole horse, of course, but a deficiency in certain nutrients will...

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Arena Footing 101

Erin Gouveia — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:22:02 +0000

Some factors may be different depending on if you are building an indoor arena vs. an outdoor arena. It is also important to consider what discipline you will be riding and how much daily traffic your arena footing will get. Horse health and soundness can be greatly affected by the surface that the horse...

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Winter Hoof Care

Erin Gouveia — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:18:59 +0000

I have a love-hate relationship with winter. There is something so peaceful about riding my horse in the snow. It’s also so nice to sit by a cozy fire while snow is falling outside. It can be so beautiful but the extra work that comes with keeping horses in a snowy climate is not my...

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The History of Horseshoes

Casie Bazay — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:20:01 +0000

Horses and horseshoes—the two have a long history together, but believe it or not, horseshoes came about long after the domestication of horses around 4,000 BC. In fact, widespread need for hoof protection didn’t fully arise until hard-surfaced roads came along, and even then, horseshoes were mainly used in the wetter, warmer climates where hooves...

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Becoming Your Horse’s Hoof Care Provider

Casie Bazay — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:16:06 +0000

Once upon a time, my answer to this question would have been a definitive no. After all, how could a petite woman with limited hoof knowledge possibly trim a horse’s feet? However, I’ve since learned that I’m capable of far more than I once believed—hoof care included. I’m proud to say that I’ve now managed...

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Dry Lot Paddock Footing

Jen Kibler — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:23:26 +0000

Or for some of us with mild winters, mud season has already been going on for months. A dry lot paddock with solid footing is an absolute must-have on every horse property. This area allows your horses to still get turnout time while saving your pastures from damage during wet weather. The solid footing keeps...

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