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Circulation – Keep it Flowing! When balancing minerals to build the best hoof, there are a few things to consider. We now understand that hooves are blood pumping devices meant to circulate blood in throughout the hoof and back up to the heart. This is a full circulatory system. A fully functioning nutritional arrangement that…
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AT Last the bleachers were full! This was truly a magnificent turn out for my talk at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts last week. It wasn’t just that over 500 people came to listen to me speak about the reasons and ways to care for barefoot horses, it was the variety of motives for being there….
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Have you ever given equine agility a try? This relatively new sport is quickly growing in popularity, with workshops and competitions being held all over the country. In fact, equine agility can offer you and your horse a lot. Here are some reasons you might want to try it out.
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Believe it or not, the fall is here! And after that, winter.
Is your pasture ready for the demands that the changing season will bring? Now is the perfect time to perform some early fall pasture maintenance. Here are a few items you’ll want to add to your list.
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How would you enjoy some serious horsey inspiration in the warmth and comfort of fabulous company? Hanging out with Monty Roberts is not the only draw card here.
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Summertime is right around the corner, and that means that there are plenty of ways for you to enjoy some time with your horse. I’d like to offer up a summertime challenge for you: Explore new territory with your horse this summer. As riders or horse owners, we sometimes become set or settled in our…
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Trust: the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest and will not harm you. A trust is something committed or entrusted to one’s care for safekeeping. So, do you trust your horse? Does your horse trust you? I have seen my share of fine horses over the years and as I get a…
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Pathology is the medical term for the study of the way a disease works. Hoof pathologies are when something has gone wrong with the equine foot, like laminitis, thrush, abscesses, flares, navicular or negative palmar angle. These are diseases or non-conformational issues. What about club foot? Yes, there are instances whereby this is hereditary and…
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By Carole Herder Summarizing some of the talks I was giving at various horse events and conferences, turned out to be a 250 page book. I couldn’t stop writing once I started. That was three years ago and every time I thought I was nearing conclusion, something very important demanded to be highlighted. Having never…
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