Fitness In The Saddle – Release Your Psoas
A Five Minute Warm Up For Riders By: Jennifer Malott Kotylo The psoas (pronounced: soh-uh s) is a quirky muscle. It’s the only muscle in the body that connects the…
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Equine End Of Life Planning
Death is inevitably a part of life and dealing with it should not be avoided. By: United Horse Coalition Plan ahead. It is important for all horse owners to think…
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When The Race Is Over
Story: Jay HovdeyPhotography: Annie Marie Musselman Silver Charm, a 1,200-pound Thoroughbred with a white coat peppered by tiny flecks of gray, leaned over the top railing of the pasture fence…
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Rate My Ride – Western Horsemanship
By: Julie Christie In this image, we see a sweet Arabian mare ridden quite nicely. The rider is one of my former college students, now finishing 4-year degree (RCTC has…
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COVID-19 And Equine Boarding Businesses
By: Penn State Extension Amid the COVID-19 business closings and stay-at-home orders, many horse boarding farms are looking for guidance on how the “Life Sustaining Business” mandate applies to them.…
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Rate My Ride – Showjumping
By: Julie Christie General Impressions:In this picture, we see a showjumper clearing an impressive fence with style and tact. Showjumping is an exciting sport where the horse and rider have…
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Feeding For Sound Summer Hooves
By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Like many horse owners, you give your horse at least a brief time-off period in the winter, planning a busier schedule of training and riding…
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Equine Stem Cells Rein In Bacteria
Cornell University College Of Veterinary MedicineBy: Melissa Osgood, 607-255-9451, [email protected] Researchers are exploring the use of stem cells to treat skin wounds in horses with techniques that may eventually translate…
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How To Tell Foxtail From Timothy & Control It
During the growing season, many pastures and hayfields contain an unwanted intruder. At first glance, it looks like the popular Timothy grass, but a closer inspection will tell you that…
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