Creating aha moments for her clients in & out of the jumping arena. by Cheryl Erpelding Alixe Garcia, originally from British Columbia, Canada, has been working as a successful hunter jumper trainer in San Diego
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Saddles in Service Love For Hero Gala Raises $225,000 to Support their Heroes and Horses
by Cheryl Erpelding Saddles in Service, which is a non-profit that helps veterans, active duty military and first responders struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, job related stress and traumatic brain injuries, held it’s annual Love
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Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper Repeat History in FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle
by Tori Bilas • photos: Terri Miller Not even one month ago, Steffen Peters (USA) took the FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle win during Desert Dressage II, saying he believed three wins would be
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Ali Ramsay and Conrado 12 Capture $10,000 1.45m Open Classic
story & photos by Tori Bilas Ali Ramsay found her sweet spot as she topped the $10,000 Run A Mok 1.45m Open Classic. Aboard Conrado 12, owned by Ramsay Equestrian Inc, she topped an impressive
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Castration: From Stallion to Gelding
courtesy of AAEP Castration is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian that is defined as the removal of the testicles of a male horse. The procedure can be accomplished through sedation and local anesthesia
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Pregnant Mares: What Owners Need To Know As Foaling Time Approaches
courtesy of Oklahoma State University During a mare’s pregnancy, moderate exercise such as vigorous walking or riding will help control her weight and maintain muscle tone and strength needed for the last two months of pregnancy.
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Emergency Wound Care: How to Stop Bleeding
by Cynthia McFarland • courtesy of Stable Talk by Farnam Every horse owner should know what to do if an injury occurs. In an emergency, such knowledge could even save your horse’s life. No matter
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When Does a Horse Need a Farrier?
courtesy of Pet Talk We all know what it feels like to break a fingernail or toenail, and it is certainly not comfortable. Luckily for humans, we do not have to walk or stand on
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Focus On Forage
courtesy of SmartPak When most riders and horse owners think about feeding their horse, their mind often jumps first to grain. Think about switching barns, going to a horse show, or trying a new feed
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How to Winter Horses
by Katie Young, Ph.D. – Equine Nutritionist, Manager Equine Technical Services During the cold season, horse owners must make sure that their animals receive proper care. Horses are more able to maintain body heat if
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