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Angle Load Horse Float vs Straight Load Horse Float

Sunday, March 15th, 2020
Buying a horse trailer is one of the toughest choices for any horse owner. With all the different options and combinations available, it is no wonder the decision can be pondered upon for many weeks. One of the greatest
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Horse Trail Riding Destinations

Monday, January 20th, 2020
Horse trail riding is becoming increasingly popular as the opportunities to explore some of the world???s most amazing destinations and sceneries are easily accessible on horseback. In saying this, our own backyard is on
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Preparing for high vet bills

Thursday, June 14th, 2018
Knowing how unpredictable horses can be, it isn???t any surprise that they can always find a way to??hurt themselves no matter how safe you make their area. Each time they get injured, there is always a vet bill that com
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Basic horse care

Thursday, June 7th, 2018
Learning basic horse care is the first step you should take before even thinking about bringing your new horse home. There are many important responsibilities associated with owning a horse as they are a long-term commit
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Dealing with equine emergencies

Thursday, May 31st, 2018
When it comes to our horses and their safety, we try as hard as possible to not let anything happen to them. However even with the greatest care and protection, at some point in time, we will have to respond to an emerge
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Hoof cracks – what you need to know

Thursday, May 24th, 2018
As a horse is constantly on their feet, developing hoof cracks at some point in their life is inevitable. Many of these will heal themselves over time with the right nutrition and hoof care; however, there is a wide rang
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Hay quality for horses

Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Unless your horse lives in a climate that allows them access to fresh, green pasture all the time, you will most likely feed them hay. The hay quality that you feed your horse should be of the utmost importance. The diff
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Fibre Digestion

Thursday, March 29th, 2018
Horses have a one-dimensional stomach which allows them to mainly feed on fibrous vegetation or plant material. This means that fibrous plants such as grasses should make up the largest portion of their diets. Their uniq
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Heat stress in horses

Thursday, March 15th, 2018
With the temperatures soaring well past 30 degrees, it is important to keep the safety of our horses in mind. The heat and humidity can be a deadly combination and affect our horse???s health and performance if not manag
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Focus on first aid: Weight management

Thursday, March 1st, 2018
As with humans, when it comes to horses, maintaining a healthy weight is key to overall wellbeing. Being over or underweight can cause a whole range of problems from issues with your horse???s hooves to problems with the