How to Design Your Horse Barn to Withstand Heavy Snow Loads

If you live in an area which receives significant snowfall each winter, then it’s important to factor in the weight that your barn must be able to support when you’re planning the structure. Barn collapses can be devastating, but they’re also usually avoidable. These tips can help you to design your barn to withstand heavy snow loads
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Youth Rider Amanda Perkowski Awarded Grant From TDF’s Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund

The Dressage Foundation’s Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund has awarded a $500 grant to youth rider Amanda Perkowski of Cream Ridge, NJ. Amanda will be using the grant to spend next summer training her seven-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Allegro, with Grand Prix rider Luis Denizard
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Youth Rider Amanda Perkowski Awarded Grant From TDF’s Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund

The Dressage Foundation’s Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund has awarded a $500 grant to youth rider Amanda Perkowski of Cream Ridge, NJ.
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Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Feed Sacks

Do you feel bad tossing out tons of old feed sacks each week? Those feed sacks don’t have to go straight into the trash.
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JR to Amateur Lesson 3: It’s not all about the ribbons

The third biggest lesson I have learned so far since becoming an adult amateur rider has been: It’s not all about the ribbons.
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Why You Should Visit Lexington, Kentucky

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to Lexington, Kentucky? The Horse Capital of the World, there are tons of things for horse lovers to do in Lexington
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Building Ventilation Into Your Barn

Ventilation is so important when your barn houses horses. Without proper ventilation, your horses may be at risk for respiratory issues
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Applications Being Accepted Now for 2016 Michael Nyuis Scholarship Program

Ian McFarlane and Cruise at the Sacramento International Horse Show Photo by: ESI Photography   West Palms Events is proud to announce the  2nd Annual Michael Nyuis Scholarship . The Michael Nyuis Scholarship was created through West Palms Events to offer recipients the resources to further their training and equestrian education through horse showing. It is named in the memory of West Palms Events’ Dale Harvey’s nephew, who always helped others whenever he had the chance. The scholarship gives five younger riders the opportunity to attend a variety of high-level equestrian competitions throughout the show season
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Aiken Bucket List

It’s almost that time of year again when the snowbirds arrive! While many are repeat visitors every year more newcomers are coming to see what Aiken is all about. I thought I would share my version of an “Aiken Bucket List”
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Best Gifts For Horse Lovers

The holiday season is upon us, which means that you are probably looking for gifts for a number of horse lovers. From your best friend to your trainer to your barn owner, coming up with great ideas for gifts can be a challenge
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