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Good Grooming Ground Rules
One of the most satisfying and enjoyable ways to spend time with your horse is to have a nice, relaxed grooming session. Grooming your horse gives you a chance to hang out with him in a no-stress situation, allowing him to get used to your presence and your touch. It also gives you an... | read »

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DEETfree Natural Insect Repellent Hits U.S. Market
With fly season upon us, we're about to begin the same struggle we face every summer as we try to find an effective, long-lasting insect repellent that is affordable and can be used on both ourselves and our pets. Many of our bug sprays manufactured here in America contain DEET and/or... | read »

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Trail Riding Position Preferences
A friend relayed a story to me recently. she runs a boarding barn, and teaches horsemanship and riding. In her group of school horses, she has a sweet, placid little horse named Petunia. Petunia's usual job is to tote nervous beginners in reassuringly monotonous circles around the arena.... | read »

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A Buddy System Shape-up Program
Many of us lament that we need to lose weight, get in shape, and tone up--especially after a long, cold winter. We may also gripe that exercising is boring or find we don't enjoy a good workout day after day. Those of us who love to ride often complain that we never have time to do ground... | read »

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Nature-scaping
Did you know that there are a great many wonderful ways that plants and animals can actually work for you on a horse property? Douglas fir trees, willows, and dogwoods can sop up a wet area. Violet green swallows can do bug patrol, eating several thousand flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other... | read »

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Green Barn Tip
As you plan and prepare for some trail riding or horse camping adventures this spring and summer, make sure you have all of your bases covered. It would ruin your trip to arrive at a beautiful national park entrance only to be turned away because you've brought hay with you that doesn't pass... | read »

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Trail Riding with Your Horse on the Road
We'd like to tell you the statistics regarding accidents with horses on the highway to emphasize our point about the need to work at staying safe. But statistics about accidents with horses on the highway are sadly lacking. There is no central reporting agency to report vehicle accidents with... | read »

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Grass: It's What's For Dinner For Your Horse
Can horses really be kept with grass as their only food? The answer is a qualified "yes." In many instances, a well maintained pasture is the perfect way to feed an adult horse. After all, horses didn't evolve with grain and baled hay on the menu. Horses browsed for their meals, and the... | read »

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Chris Cox Wins Road to the Horse
"Chris Cox Rocks," fans for Road to the Horse at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn., would occasionally chant. And indeed he did, winning the Road to the Horse competition for the second straight year in front of a sold-out crowd; beating out fellow horsemen Tommy Garland, Ken... | read »

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Spook In Place Lessons Makes Horses Safer to Ride
Even though a horse's natural reaction is to run away from danger, John Lyons says it's not only possible, but essential, to teach your horse to override his flight instinct. That's great news for trail riders and anyone who will be taking their horses into unfamiliar surroundings.... | read »

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Horse Psychology and Behavior (Part I)
When was the last time you had a good conversation with a horse? For those of you who are now furrowing at me in confusion, let me assure you, it is possible – and in this column, I’ll begin the exploration of how it’s done.

In order to connect with the... | read

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