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The Scoop on Bran Mash

There has been a long tradition of giving your horse a bran mash once per week as a treat. The treat was usually given to ‘working’ horses on Sunday, their day of rest. These days we turn to the bran … Continue reading

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Replacing a Bridle – When Should I Replace My Bridle

  Should you Change Your Bridle? This is the first thing to consider. Before spending your hard earned cash check to see if you need a new bridle. In the ‘old days’ there were people who would repair bridles, saddles … Continue reading

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Stable Management,Top 5 Ways to Prevent Colic

Avoiding a bout of colic is part of the duties of the stable management. Colic, simply said is an upset stomach. A horse’s stomach is relatively small considering their large size. They evolved over time grazing and constantly having a … Continue reading

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Warning: Horses Poop

As a horse owner and stable manager, I try to balance the amount of time cleaning stalls with the amount of time spent in the saddle. As an engineer, I like to explain things via equations and numbers so those … Continue reading

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