If you are in Denver check out an exhibition tracing the evolution of the Western in film and fine art. http://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/western-epic-art-and-film …
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The Western: An Epic In Art and Film
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How to Cut a Horse’s Mane
April 19, 2017 by
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Its show season! Reckless Rider shares tips and tricks on how to cut the perfect mane.
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Spring Horse Care in the Santa Ynez Valley 2017
April 6, 2017 by
The hills are alive with annual grasses and the wildflowers are starting to show their colors after the recent abundant rainfall. However, the moist conditions also present potential concerns for your …
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HAY BEFORE GRAIN FOR YOUR HORSE, OR VICE VERSA?
March 30, 2017 by
This is a recurring question that I receive. Which should be fed first -- hay or grain? If you're feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point because the horse should have access to forage in …
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How To Clean A Horse Stall
February 7, 2017 by
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With all the rain and weather, my horses are inside more. A clean stall is important to help keep your horse comfortable, clean and healthy I like this video that shows …
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USE YOUR STETHOSCOPE ON YOUR HORSE BEFORE YOU NEED IT!
February 6, 2017 by
Your emergency kit likely includes a stethoscope -- a highly valuable piece of equipment during any urgent health situation. Knowing your horse's normal heart rate and gut sounds beforehand will allow …
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Who misses Budweiser’s Clydesdale commercials?
February 5, 2017 by
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How to Give Your Horse a Bath
January 4, 2017 by
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From The Budget Equestrian
If you have a horse, eventually you will need to give him a bath. But doing it safely is important so that it will be a good experience for …
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THE DUO THAT DOMINATES DRESSAGE – How an outsider athlete and her once unruly horse created a new standard in the élite equestrian sport.
December 27, 2016 by
The piaffe is probably the most demanding and exquisite movement in the Olympic sport of dressage. A horse in piaffe defies what horses otherwise do. Instead of going anywhere, it jogs on the spot, …
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BEFORE YOU DONATE TO A HORSE RESCUE: READ THIS!
December 1, 2016 by
With the onslaught of horse rescue organizations and places trying to adopt out horses on Facebook and the Internet, there are a few important facts that you need to know. Voices4Horses is dedicated …
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Measures to Reduce Horse Cribbing
November 28, 2016 by
Your horse presses his top teeth against a solid object, arches his neck, and swallows air in a rocking motion. A grunting or gulping noise emerges. This is cribbing. Its true cause is unknown but …
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What a Veteran Brings to the Backwoods of Montana
November 13, 2016 by
Micah Fink is gathering combat veterans in the backwoods of Montana with a fleet of horses and plenty of survival gear. The aim: to change the way soldiers re-enter civilian life.
The 37-year-old …
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One Eighty Out – Heros and Horses
October 31, 2016 by
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Another good film I watched for the Equus Horse Festival. For many veterans, the transition from active duty solider to veteran can be hell. Heroes and Horses, the …
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Equine Hoof Care
October 26, 2016 by
Most of us remember when biotin was the only thing we had to feed our horses to make us think we were looking after their hoof needs. How times have changed! Good science mixed with good sense has …
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The Island Project – Emma Massingale and her Connemaras Ponies
October 24, 2016 by
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Emma Massingale travels to an uninhabited Irish island off the coast of Connemara National Park for one month with four Connemara ponies from her Liberty team and two new …
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