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Jennifer Whittle

Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelorâ€™s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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Ventura Co. Boarding Facility Released From EHV-1 Quarantine

Jennifer Whittle December 22, 2020

The affected horse remains under quarantine at a California veterinary hospital.

Help! A Skunk Sprayed My Horse

Jennifer Whittle September 26, 2020

Follow these steps to remove the pungent odor if your horse gets skunked.

Product Review: Sweet PDZ Stall Refresher

Jennifer Whittle March 20, 2020

Is the pungent smell of ammonia taking over your horse barn? Try a stall deodorizer or refresher.

Poll Recap: Headshaking Horses

Jennifer Whittle February 6, 2018

Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.

Poll Recap: Checking for Gastric Ulcers

Jennifer Whittle January 30, 2018

Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.

Poll Recap: Winter Water Sources for Horses

Jennifer Whittle January 16, 2018

Of the 838 respondents, 290 (35%) said they keep thawed water available to their horses in a stock tank or trough with a heating element.

Poll Recap: Horse-Related Resolutions for 2018

Jennifer Whittle January 9, 2018

Of the 196 respondents, 101 (52%) said they’ve set a horse-related resolution for the new year.

Poll Recap: Cold-Weather Colic

Jennifer Whittle January 2, 2018

Of the 186 respondents, 43 (23%) said their horses colic more frequently during the winter than other times of the year.

Poll Recap: Shopping for Saddle Pads

Jennifer Whittle December 28, 2017

Most respondents said their horses’ comfort is the most important factor when choosing a saddle pad.

Poll Recap: Trailer Loading During Emergencies

Jennifer Whittle December 19, 2017

Of the 329 respondents, 257 (78%) said they’re confident their horse would load into a strange trailer in an emergency.

Poll Recap: Groundwork Practice

Jennifer Whittle December 12, 2017

Of the 452 respondents, 367 (81%) said groundwork is a regular part of their routine with their horses.

Poll Recap: Eye Matters

Jennifer Whittle December 5, 2017

Of the 236 respondents, only 87 (33%) said their horses have an annual eye exam by a veterinarian.

Poll Recap: Holiday Horse Care

Jennifer Whittle November 28, 2017

Of the 783 respondents, 316 (40%) said they stay home during the holidays to care for their horses.

Poll Recap: Equine Acupuncture

Jennifer Whittle November 21, 2017

Nearly half of the 475 respondents said they have had acupuncture performed on their horses.

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Jennifer Whittle November 14, 2017

Of the 702 respondents, 293 (42%) said they ride less often because it’s dark when they get home in the evening.

Poll Recap: Favorite Riding Season

Jennifer Whittle November 7, 2017

Of the 795 respondents, 437 (55%) said fall is their favorite riding season.

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