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Vaccinations and the Natural Horse

When natural horsemen bring up vaccinations, controversy flares up. Some owners argue in favor of bucking the modern convention of vaccinating

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Since You Asked…Horse Questions Answered

Today’s question is from Jeannie and Chris of Hedgesville, WV.  “If a horse isn’t a natural leader (on the trail), can you train him to be one?”

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Fluoridated Water: Panacea or Poison?

Water. All horse trainers know water is not only natural, but necessary. Water is a source of life to all organisms–except when it carries death.

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Study Supports Clicker Training

A French study recently reported that use of food rewards in training horses leads to faster results and a better relationship with people.

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War Time Wisdom

We just came across this World War II poster. Plastered around England, it reflected even as it does now the oh-so-British fortitude in the face of adversity. I’d like to hang it in my office as well as my arena!

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Wisdom from WWII

We just found this old English World War II poster. I’d like to hang it in our arena!   As explosive as it can become on occasion, nothing the horses can conjure begins to approach the threat of a bomb … Continue reading

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First Trailer Loading

Maggie the once-feral rescue mare arrived loose in the horse trailer. No one could get near her, much less get a halter on her. They managed to bribe her into the trailer with grain to get her here to the … Continue reading

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Consumer Credit Education

Forewarned is forearmed. This is increasingly crucial as lines are drawn on the national financial battlefield.

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Your Business Theme Song

Liz invited me to join her in a 30-day business “Game.” I am excited for two reasons:

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First Deworming

Maggie the rescue filly got her first worming today. It was amazing to remember when she first came about a month ago, you couldn’t even get close to her. What a transformation! Today she

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