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A Picture Worth A Thousand Words
in Equine ArtA PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS The Art and Horsemanship of Amy Larson Sometimes a story can become a work of art. Sometimes a work of art, painting, drawing, or even photograph can tell a story from start to finish, without using one letter of the alphabet. For Midwestern equine and animal artist Amy Larson,…
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Horses & Healing
Horses & Healing How A Whisper Changed Lives It started with a whisper: That whisper happened in an Eau Claire WI church pew on a typical Sunday morning in 1998, but that one whisper led to something quite extraordinary. It launched Trinity Equestrian Center, (TEC). Toni Mattson owns TEC with her husband Bill and her…
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Invest In Consistency With Your Horse
in TrainingInvest In Consistency With Your Horse Consistency is a great aid but do you know how it actually works? There’s an analogy I heard decades ago that has stuck with me. It involves bank accounts. You’re right; never listen to me about money, but it’s not that kind of bank account. Start by thinking that you…
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The Laminitic Horse
The Laminitic Horse How to Identify Laminitis The definition of laminitis is “inflammation of the lamina,” or layers of the horse’s hoof. This article, “The Laminitic Horse”, was written to help you become more familiar with laminitis and know when to call your vet for help. Laminitis occurs in degrees ranging from barely noticeable to…
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Red Bucket Equine Rescue
Red Bucket Equine Rescue GOOD ALWAYS WINS RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE PHOTOGRAPH BY WANELLE FITCH PHOTOGRAPHY Once inside the gates, guests are greeted by OLD-FASHIONED hospitality and a very SINCERE GREETING of, “Welcome to the ranch that the horses own” Just across the Orange County border in Chino Hills California, steps away from upscale shops…
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Good Fencing Keeps Livestock Safe
in EquipmentGood Fencing Keeps Livestock Safe Since 1980, K Fence, of Zumbro Falls Minnesota, has been building and marketing a new age of fencing materials in the Midwest. They stock a complete line of electric and non-electric farm & wildlife fencing including: Horse Fence Though fencing for horses has many similarities to typical livestock fences they…