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How to Choose a Horse Blanket

Bay Area Equestrian Network December 7, 2017

Get some tips on choosing the right blanket for your horse with Karmen Mills of Around the Bend Farm in Newcastle, Calif.

Teach Your Horse to Stand While Mounting

Bay Area Equestrian Network May 13, 2017

Michelle Quirico, of MQ Training in Napa, Calif., shares tips for teaching your horse to stand still as you mount to ride.

Are Appeasing Pheromones Effective in Horses?

Help for Heavy Horses

Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM June 21, 2016

Does your horse have asthma? UPenn’s Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares management tips for offering your horse relief.

What Kind of Tractor Does a Horse Property Owner Need?

Alayne Blickle September 25, 2015

Alayne Blickle shares some basics on whether or not you need a tractor and what features you might find helpful.

keep horses safe from frozen bodies of water; Federal Environmental Regulations and Horse Farms

How to Protect Septic Systems and Wells from Horses

Alayne Blickle July 2, 2015

Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains why you should keep horses off septic systems and away from wells.

Horse Pasture Management Workshop Taking Place in Louisville

How Can Horse Owners Save Money on Farm Equipment?

Alayne Blickle February 5, 2015

Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water shares advice for saving money on farm equipment, such as tractors and drags.

How to Choose Hind Leg Protection for Your Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network September 11, 2014

Get tips on choosing hind leg protection for your horse from Nicole Carroll of Walnut Creek, California.

Preventing Infectious Disease in Horses When Traveling

Colorado State University July 24, 2014

Find out how to protect your horse from infectious diseases when traveling to clinics, shows, and trail rides from Dr. Paul Morley, director of infection control at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

How to Maintain Your Trailer

Bay Area Equestrian Network May 15, 2014

Tips on keeping your horse trailer ready to roll with Peter Matheson of Performance Trailer Service.

How to Choose Front Leg Protection for Your Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network January 23, 2014

Tips on choosing front leg protection for your horse from Nicole Carroll of Leap of Faith Farms in Walnut Creek, Calif.

Does Your Saddle Hurt Your Horse?

Bay Area Equestrian Network January 16, 2014

Jochen Schleese, founder of Schleese Saddlery, shows what behaviors tell you that your saddle hurts your horse and discusses how a saddle should fit.

Treatment Options for Equine Diarrhea

Bay Area Equestrian Network November 21, 2013

Dr. Joanna Robson of Inspiritus Equine in Napa, Calif., discusses some of the options for treating equine diarrhea, including using probiotics for balancing digestive microflora, deworming, and reducing stress.

Tell If Your Horse Has Ingested Too Much Sand

Bay Area Equestrian Network October 10, 2013

Too much sand in your horse’s intestines can cause diarrhea, blockages and colic. Dr. Sharon Spier shows you a how to measure the amount of sand your horse is excreting. (2:18)

How to Pony a Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network September 30, 2013

Learn how to pony a horse with Charles Wilhelm of Castro Valley, Calif.

How To: Condition Your Horse for Summer Riding

The Horse Staff May 24, 2013

Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University shares how to get your horse into riding shape after a winter’s rest.

Your Barn’s First-Aid Kit (for Humans)

Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM April 12, 2011

Learn what first-aid supplies you should have on hand for the humans working in and visiting your barn with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.