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Best of Horsey Crib Bedding for the Little Cowboy

Jan 24, 2012 1 Comment by

Have I mentioned that we’re having a little cowboy? Oops, I didn’t think so. I’m currently at 26 weeks, and at our 20-week Ultrasound (the one and only I get!), we saw not only an active, healthy little baby, but that … It’s a boy! Now that the official stuff is over, please lament with [...]

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Thoroughbred Racing Eclipse Awards 101

Jan 19, 2012 No Comments by

Growing up, I wore out enough books about great thoroughbred race horses to know that winning the “Horse of the Year” award was the pinnacle for these equine athletes. What I didn’t know about Secretariat winning Horse of the Year in 1972 and 1973 was that he was just the second (and third) horse to [...]

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Why I Chose to Stop Riding During My Pregnancy

Nov 29, 2011 15 Comments

Even writing that phrase “stop riding” is a bit painful, now that it’s been a full six weeks since I’ve been on the back of the horse. After the cursory “How are you feeling?” (fine) and “Are you going to find out what it is?” (yes, if baby cooperates for us to see), the third [...]

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The Mare is in Foal

Oct 28, 2011 10 Comments

It’s true, the mare is officially in foal. If you are a long-time reader and are confused by that statement because you know that my love Ace is a gelding and not a mare … … by mare I mean ME! My hubby and I are expecting a new member of our family – the [...]

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On Whoozits and Whatsits (Correction Tools) for Training Your Horse

Sep 26, 2011 12 Comments

I’m no expert when it come to horse training – or even in all elements of riding for that matter. I’m your average horse woman who grew up in the saddle, taking lessons, and is now an adult noodling around with a horse of her own. I am however a reader, researcher, and listener and [...]

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Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses (IE Mine)

Aug 16, 2011 11 Comments

Does this sound like your horse? From TheHorse.com: “Insect bite hypersensitivity is the most common cause of pruritus (itchiness) in horses, affecting equids in almost all parts of the world,” van den Boom said in the study, adding that IBH is an allergic reaction to insect bites. Clinical signs include scratching and rubbing, excoriations (areas [...]

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It’s All French: Realistic Expectations and High Standards for Horses Behavior

Jul 12, 2011 5 Comments

We were stuck in the middle of the arena. Again. Ace had been mine for about a month. As an 8-year-old gelding who was out of practice but had obviously been handled well in his past and I knew had been ridden plenty in his early years, I expected that a simple walk under saddle [...]

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