What if tack shops were like fast-food restaurants? There’d be one on every corner, a grouping in every shopping mall, and several lining the exits of every major roadway. Plus, they’d all be open into the wee hours, letting you shop at your
The horse world lost one of its largest celebrities, literally, when the Shire gelding Goliath was laid to rest at the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre in Lincolnshire, England, on July 19. Goliath’s claim
Hardly ever is it sound business practice simply to ignore a dispute, but how should you proceed?
The recent release of the national study on the impact of the horse industry on the U.S. economy should make horse owners feel proud (page 6). Our $112.1-billion impact on the economy is staggering, and the $25.3-billion value of goods and
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We all miss school, at least parts of it. Before you fall off your chair laughing, try to think back to when you took a course that really grabbed your attention. You could argue and discuss the finer points of literature or math or
The following information was provided by Tim Cordes, DVM, Senior Staff Veterinarian, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services. The Horse Protection Act was put in place and is being modified in order to prevent
Admit it. You, the ultimate dressage competitor, have always wanted to ride in a competitive trail class. You trail ride your horse, don’t you? Open a few gates without getting off. Walk over the railroad ties or logs instead of”P align=left>Admit it. You, the ultimate dressage competitor, have always wanted to ride in a competitive trail class.
Daniel D. Stewart, III, of The Stewart Group, Auctioneers and Farm Brokers Int’l in Lexington, Ky., has announced the appointment of Carole Fernandez, of New York, N.Y., to work with Bluegrass area horse farm managers and owners in
Miniature Horses are gaining in popularity, say devotees of the diminutive breed, but that growth has brought with it some problems in the realm of health and conformation. Mary Ann Eberth, operator of Little King Farm in Madison, Ind., says the
Have you ever noticed that most conversations start with one person’s opinion? Usually followed by another person’s opinion, or a variation on the first opinion. Which then leads to a conversation and possibly learning something about each other
Sometimes don’t you wish you could just catch up? You know, read that book that would help you understand what horse whisperers actually do; digest that article on foal imprinting before the first one hits the ground next year;
Destination X or bust! Your bags are packed and you’re ready to hit the road with your favorite horse. But, before gassing up the truck or loading onto an airplane for that journey, you need to consider what regulations concerning
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