ALLISON SPIVEY AWARDED $500 TRIP HARTING FUND GRANT FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION
Thursday, May 09 2013
May 7, 2013 – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Allison Spivey of Aroda, VA, is the 2013 recipient of the $500 Trip Harting Grant.
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A Look at Equine Assisted Therapy
Wednesday, May 08 2013
We all know the impact that horseback riding can have on a life, and many riders joke that their horses are their four-legged therapists. But in the world of therapeutic riding, the horses truly DO become therapists, and they accomplish incredible feats. Therapeutic riding first gained popularity in the 1950’s, with the first riding centers in North America opening in the 1960’s.
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Precautions Against Horse Theft
Friday, May 03 2013
You love your horse that is why theft is always a concern for horse owners. While you can’t be with your horses 24 hours a day, you can be proactive and minimize the risk of equine theft
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The Camargue Horse
Monday, April 29 2013
Have you ever visited southeastern France?
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Manure Management: The Ins and Outs of Composting
Friday, April 26 2013
Manure is a fact of life on horse farms, and it’s found in abundance – but through composting, you can put it to good use. If your farm has gardens or hayfields, then you can probably use the compost yourself
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Barn Building 101: Fencing
Thursday, April 25 2013
Keeping your horse safe and secure with fencing is one of the best ways to prevent harm to your horse.
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Barn Building 101: Environmental Options
Thursday, April 18 2013
If you are trying to make your barn and barn operations more eco-friendly, here are two categories and some ideas of ways you can accomplish this: Products in and around your barn High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is available as an option with Classic Equine Equipment’s stall systems.
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The Modern Desert-Horse: The Akhal-Teke
Monday, April 15 2013
Have you ever been lucky enough to have seen one of these unusual looking horses in real life? The Akhal-Teke is an incredible, beautiful breed, and currently there are only about 3,500 of them in the world. A great endurance horse, the Akhal-Teke has an unusual appearance and looks like it’s stepped right out of a history book.
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First Aid Basics – Wound Care
Wednesday, April 10 2013
After a day of turnout, your horse comes in with a few scrapes on his legs.
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Pasture Herd Dynamics
Friday, April 05 2013
Chances are that if your horse is turned out with other horses, you’ve observed some interesting interactions between them. Establishing an understanding of the basics of herd dynamics can help to clear up what you’re seeing, and it can make you aware of potential safety issues involved when working with a herd of horses
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