What are your horses eyes telling you
A human can gather information on how a horse is feeling, what a horse is thinking and how the horse may react to a situation by...
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Feb 2, 20222 min read
Dressage Riding Arena Size, Footing and Letters
A proper competition dressage riding arena has to have the appropriate arena size, footing, elevation difference, and letters. These...
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Jan 25, 20222 min read
Horse Vision
Horses have eyes that are sized, placed, and shaped differently than humans. This gives the horse very different night vision, focus,...
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Jan 18, 20222 min read
How to Tie a Horse Using the Quick Release Knot
Tying a horse using the quick release knot is a skill that every horse person should know. Using a tie ring, like the Blocker Tie Ring is...
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fecstable
Jan 9, 20223 min read
How to Safely Tie a Horse that Pulls Back when Tied
The safest and most humane way to tie a horse is using the tie ring, especially a horse that has a history of pulling back when tied. For...
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fecstable
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Bot Removal Review - Bot Knife vs. Grooming Block
When removing bot eggs from a horse there are tools available on the market. The most common tools are the bot knife and grooming block....
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fecstable
Oct 31, 20212 min read
How to Remove Bot Fly Eggs from a Horse
What are the yellow specs on my horses Leg? Those very small yellowish specs you see on your horses legs are eggs in late summer and...
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fecstable
Oct 15, 20212 min read
A Stable Owner can’t live Without This
Owning and operating a stable is a lot of work. It is great to have an item that makes your life a little bit easier and efficient. A...
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fecstable
Oct 9, 20212 min read
How to Never Lose your Cowboy Hat while Riding
This is a trick I learned from riding in the worlds biggest rodeos. It used to be said that, “If your cowboy hat falls, your head better...
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fecstable
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Installing a Fence for Horses; Hire it out or Do it yourself
Fencing is essential for keeping your horses in a desired area. It can also create many hazards if it isn’t done correctly. The question...
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fecstable
Sep 26, 20211 min read
Fight vs. Flight
In situations where a horse is stressed from what they perceive as threatening, the horse will either go into fight or flight mode. As a...
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fecstable
Sep 19, 20211 min read
How NOT to hold a lead rope
Holding a lead rope incorrectly can cause serious injury if the horse reacts quickly. When holding a lead rope it is essential that the...
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fecstable
Sep 12, 20211 min read
How to Tie a Rope Halter
Many people don’t tie a rope halter correctly. When it is tied incorrectly, it will get loose and doesn’t stay secure. Below is the...
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fecstable
Aug 28, 20212 min read
Top Horse Blanketing Mistakes
Blanketing is fantastic tool for horses that are more vulnerable to cold, damp weather; seniors who can’t keep weight on, sensitive...
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fecstable
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Adjusting a Horse Blanket to Fit Properly
Many of us use horse blankets to assist in the well-being of our horses. A horse needs to to move freely under a blanket. The blanket...
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