Texas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 3

Three things I have learned: 1.) The Downunder Horsemanship company and crew is absolutely amazing; 2.) Clinton Anderson is one of the funniest and no-nonsense people I have ever met; and 3.) Texas is really freaking hot. I am having an absolute blast at the Clinton Anderson Ranch for the 10 Day Fundamentals Clinic. There …

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Texas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 2

Somewhere around Texarkana (yes, that really is a place), I lost track of the miles and hours we have traveled over the past three days. It’s all a giant blur of endless highways, countless truck stops, and poor food choices at gas stations. However, finally pulling into the driveway of Clinton Anderson’s Ranch in Stephenville, …

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Texas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 1

Working at The Cheshire Horse is a great job for many reasons: I get to talk about horses all day, I’m constantly exposed to new products and new people, my co-workers are as horse crazy as I am, and my boss is totally on board when I ask for three weeks off in order to …

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Fall Giveaways

We’re so excited about the new Ariat fall apparel and footwear, we’re giving some away each week for an entire month! The Santa Cruz Clog is back by popular demand, featuring premium full grain uppers, an elastic fit system at the instep, and a cushioned footbed. The Quickdraw Western Boot offers hardworking performance in styles …

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How to Choose the Best Hoof Boots for your Horse

Hoof boots provide an excellent alternative to traditional horse shoes. “The benefits are that boots are removable, offer complete coverage, are flexible, allow loading of the entire foot, provide true axial loading when needed, and allow traction to be varied daily or hourly as conditions change,” says farrier Pete Ramey. Some hoof boots can be …

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Nutritional Management of Insulin Resistant Horses

Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is not a specific disease, but rather a clinical syndrome with three principal components: obesity, hyperinsulinemia, and insulin resistance (IR). EMS horses are predisposed to a variety of health issues including laminitis, so proper dietary management of these animals is essential. Dietary management can address two strategies to treat EMS: increasing …

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Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)

What is Equine Metabolic Syndrome? Equine metabolic syndrome is a health problem that affects many horses that are considered easy keepers. Symptoms include large regional fat deposits, obesity, insulin resistance, and recurrent episodes of laminitis. Unfortunately in this day and age, obese horses are more the rule than the exception. Despite education by veterinarians and …

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Horse Owners Workshop April 11

You’re Invited to our Horse Owners Workshop! WHAT: A fun and informative evening event for horse owners with prizes, goodie bags, coupons, and refreshments WHERE: Best Western Hotel in Keene, 401 Winchester Street WHEN: Friday, April 11 6:30pm Registration 7:00pm Common Equine Emergencies & When to Call the Vet with Katy Raynor, DVM, New England …

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Just Joints Week April 7-13

Lowest Prices of the Year April 7-13 Did you know that your horse’s joints can begin to wear as early as age five? Research has shown that horses of all disciplines ages five and up can benefit from a daily joint care program. A quality supplement can positively influence your horse’s vitality and longevity, and …

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