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Be Prepared for Horse Trailering Accidents
Being prepared is key to escaping horse trailering accidents with as few injuries as possible so planning ahead is of the utmost importance whenever you head out with your horses in their trailer.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Horse Barn Height Questions Answered By Nikki Alvin-Smith
Build your barn for now and for later since as kids outgrow their ponies or you sell the property, small sized stalls and horse-living spaces will limit the use and sale potential.
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Causes and Solutions for Working with Horses Exhibiting Stereotypic Behaviors
Managing behaviors by increasing turn-out time, by increasing forage, adding visual stimulation to stall areas, and providing activities, such as horse toys to push around, may prevent stereotypies.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces "Share the Care" Program to Honor the Heroes Behind Every Horse
Caregivers may not always be in the spotlight, but they are essential to every horse's health and happiness, and we believe it's time to recognize and share their stories.
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Helping Horses and Humans Transform from Tension to Trust
Horses, as prey animals, are constantly reading their environment – and their humans – for safety cues, and if they don’t feel safe in their body or in their relationship, they cannot thrive.
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A Look at Learning Theory for Reducing Stress and Developing Top Performers
Learning theory is a way of explaining the different types of training typically used with horses and contains four main quadrants that explain how consequence is used to shape behavior.
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BLM Colorado Field Office Completes Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather in Sand Wash Basin
The team safely gathered 42 wild horses this year due to favorable environmental conditions and a safe and effective operation for horses and personnel.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: What Makes A Horse Barn Durable?
Ideally, in 20 years your barn will look as beautiful and almost as pristine as it does on day one and hopefully the barn will last well past 20 years.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Top 10 Humorous Home Truths of Horse Barn Building
The new barn project should be a fun and satisfying experience so make sure your barn design really does ‘work for you on paper’ before you saddle-up for the construction ride.
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Don't Let July 4th Fireworks Frighten Your Horse
When the noise of fireworks is sudden and loud, the consequences for a horse can be catastrophic.