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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Making Horse Shows Fun for Kids

How to help youth succeed in the horse-showing ring while having a great time.

AQHA Professional Horseman Tom McBeath of Union, Mississippi, makes sure that showing is both fun and educational for youth.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Selecting A Riding Instructor

In this article, I will give you some suggestions on how to select a riding instructor to help you improve the skills you bring to the partnership. Horse training 101: A good riding instructor brings out the best in you and your horse.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Diet Adjustments Provide Relief for PSSM Horses

Among light horses, polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) primarily affects Quarter Horses and members of related breeds such as Paints and Appaloosas.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Spectacular Spain

In part one of our story published last month, we recapped our successful search for a black qualified stallion in Spain, Persiles YET and the visit to a Barcelona breeding farm where we found two rare chestnut mares that we purchased in foal.

During the next part of the trip we attended a regional show, Anducab, near Cordoba.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Minerals: Important for Quality Horse Nutrition

When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse's true fitness may mean more than just a pasture and some oats.

While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture and grain, many may not be receiving the mineral nutrition needed for optimum health.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Brawley Farms – An Unparalleled Equestrian Experience

After years of planning, owners Bob and Dana Brawley were pleased to announce a move to their brand new facility last spring.

Located in Double Oak, Texas, Brawley Farms sits on nearly twenty acres of pristine landscaped grounds.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Feeding Sunflower Seeds to Horses

Sunflower seeds come in 2 basic classifications with some specialized varieties in each. Black oil sunflower seeds are primarily produced for sunflower oil production, and striped sunflower seeds are primarily produced for confectionary/human consumption.

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