A Look at Pre-Purchase Exams
Wednesday, August 14 2013
If you’ve ever purchased a horse, chances are you have ordered a pre-purchase exam to be performed by a veterinarian. Pre-purchase exams are the best tool you have as a potential owner to make sure that the horse you are buying is presented accurately and has no significant pre-existing medical issues. The exam is complex – do you know everything that’s involved?
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Sand Colic: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Wednesday, August 07 2013
Colic is a major fear of every horse owner, but did you know that colic can also result from a horse having ingested too much sand?
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The Cleveland Bay
Monday, August 05 2013
Bay horses with black points are often thought of as being “plain.” But don’t let that outward appearance fool you – Cleveland Bays are versatile horses with much to offer.
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Alternative therapies for equine health
Wednesday, July 31 2013
The range of treatment options available for horses today is staggering, which is a good thing – the wide range of treatments means that you’ll be better able to find one which works best for your horse . Alternative therapies are a popular way of not only helping injured horses heal, but of providing regular maintenance treatments, too. Let’s take a look at four of the most popular alternative therapies today
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Skijourning
Monday, July 29 2013
Winter often seems to limit the activities that we can do with our horses. If you’re lucky enough to have an indoor riding ring , then you can probably continue to train as normal
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Importance of Ventilation for Your Barn
Thursday, July 25 2013
The last few weeks have been HOT – so today, Christy Schultess, Classic Equine Equipment President and CEO, discusses the importance of ventilation and the different options available with Classic Equine Equipment stalls. Ventilation is important for every barn, for the health and comfort of the horses. In areas which are very warm during the summer, many people prefer to have either bars or mesh in the bottom portions of their doors.
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Calculating your horse’s weight
Wednesday, July 24 2013
Knowing your horse’s approximate weight is important for a number of reasons. It can help you to keep an eye on your horse’s health, to determine appropriate amounts of feed, and it’s also necessary have to administer proper dosages of de-wormer and medications. Here are some tips on getting an accurate weight on your horse
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Equine Liability Insurance
Wednesday, July 03 2013
Horses are unpredictable, and when working with these large animals things can suddenly go wrong. As horse owners and riders, we all know that in spite of every safety precaution possible, accidents can and still do happen. As much as we hate to imagine these following situations, have you ever given thought to what might happen if your horse were to get loose at the barn, run into the road, and cause a car accident?
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Shetland Pony Racing
Monday, July 01 2013
Manes and tails flying, hooves churning the turf course, the herd comes thundering over the final brush fence, jockeys crouched low over pumping shoulders. The winner reaches the finish line by a nose, and the jockey grins and pats the victorious mount
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What Is the Classic Value?
Thursday, June 27 2013
This week, Classic Equine Equipment’s President and CEO, Christy Schulthess, answers the frequently asked question: I’ve looked at a lot of different companies’ stall fronts and they all kind of look the same. What makes Classic Equine Equipment’s horse stalls different from the others? From a distance, many stalls look very similar
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