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  • Time to Ride Challenge Introduces Over 28,000 New Enthusiasts to Horses; Awards $100,000 in Cash and Prizes

    "Three grand-prize winners take home $10,000 each in the 2016 Time to Ride Challenge which awarded $100,00 in cash and prizes to top stables, clubs, and businesses and is designed to grow the horse industry.”

    Flossie Sellers - October 27, 2016 08:55

  • Dr. Getty Suggests: Measures to Reduce Cribbing by Horses

    "While there’s nothing you can do to change the past, you can take measures to reduce physical discomfort and mental strains that contribute to cribbing.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - October 27, 2016 08:27

  • Fall Season Brings Challenges and Pleasures for Horses and Owners

    "Depending on where you live, autumn months bring a variety of weather conditions that affect horse owners, riders, and horses in ways that bring pleasure, but also in ways that are distracting, frustrating and create extra work for both the horse and ow

    Flossie Sellers - October 26, 2016 08:08

  • Horse Owners: Don't Let the Spooks Get Your Horse this Halloween

    "Halloween is a festive time with costumes, tricks and treats, and revelry for young and old, but protecting your horse from spooky situations is important for the well being of you, your horse and trick or treaters.”

    Flossie Sellers - October 25, 2016 11:03

  • Keep Your Horse Safe from Spooks on Halloween

    Halloween is a festive time with costumes, tricks and treats and revelry for young and old, but protecting your horse from spooky situations is important for the well being of you, your horse and trick or treaters.

    Flossie Sellers - October 27, 2014 08:47

  • Free Webinar Offers Insights on Training and Handling Rescued Horses

    "Homes for Horses is excited to announce its free webinar. Understanding Training and Handling for Horses in Transition, on November 15, 2016, with Nina Ekholm Fry, Director of Equine Programs at the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the Universit

    Flossie Sellers - October 25, 2016 10:41

  • Uckele Donates to Rescue Emaciated Retired Coach Horses

    "Uckele Health & Nutrition has sent nutritional relief for two retired Percheron coach horses that were found emaciated when the Last Chance Corral Rescue Group picked them up Friday, October 14, 2016.”

    Flossie Sellers - October 24, 2016 08:23

  • Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Horse's Environment

    According to Equine Guelph, here are important preparations to make around your horse barn and stable before Jack Frost shows up including fence lines, pasture maintenance, roof leaks, and manure management.

    Flossie Sellers - September 10, 2013 14:49

  • Preparation For Winter Horse Trailer Storage

    "Many horse owners make the mistake of unhooking their trailer and leaving it for the winter – out of sight, out of mind - forgetting that their horse trailer represents a significant investment and should be well maintained.”

    Flossie Sellers - October 20, 2016 13:03

  • Defined Levels of Touch—Less Is More When It Comes to Horses

    "The horse is programmed to brace against or block out tension, pain or discomfort in order to survive and if the level of touch stays underneath the horse’s ability to block or brace, then his body will start to release the tension on its own.”

    Flossie Sellers - October 19, 2016 08:35

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