New Easyboot added to the Range The Easyboot Glove Back Country was added to the Easyboot product line as of Monday, March 5, 2012. Garret Ford, CEO of Easyboot says “This boot combines many of the features of the Easyboot Glove and a quick wrap outer cover similar to the […]
Even though we don’t get a lot of ticks in Tasmania, a friend reminded me recently that they can be a problem if undetected. While the paralysis tick is supposed to only live around the Scottsdale area, horses are being affected by ticks in other areas too. These could be
Do your horses come when they are called? Do they show you where they’d like to be itched? Do they follow you wanting more? If you can’t answer yes to these questions then perhaps you need a relationship reviver! Here’s how you can get a yes to all of the
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Hay extender helps the gut Did you know that by using a Slowfeed Haysaver net you are extending the time the hay lasts by 2-3 times longer than it takes to eat loose hay. On average if a horse takes 2 hours to eat two flakes of loose hay, this
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This morning I awoke to the grey light of a wet sky. The clouds had gently sprinkled their moisture during the night so that everything smelt fresh and alive – one of my favourite smells. As I walked to see the horses I notice how bright green the leaves are
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to trim your horse’s hooves or keep them tidy between farrier visits? But don’t know where to start? Here are some suggestions, narrowed down from the vast number of courses. Online learning is a great place to start. When you’ve got the
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Powerful concepts for a healthy horse by Stephanie Krahl This easy-to-read E-book is well set out, has interesting headlines and the intent of ‘creating a shift in your thinking that will empower you to become more confident when it comes to making difficult decisions that relate to your horse’s health
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At Equitana in Sydney, 61 people took part in the ‘Lucky Straw Draw’ – experiencing how it feels to hold a plastic drink straw in their mouth like a bit, for as long as possible. Some barely managed 2 minutes, others did it for 20 minutes! Here’s what they felt…..
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I’ve had a few conversations with horse owners about whether its better to have their horse started under saddle or re-started/trained by a trainer or themselves. While I’m not having a go at ‘trainers’ here, my suggestion is always going to be biased towards what’s best for the horse overall.
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This video shows what a beautiful trusting relationship looks like. Stacy and her Arabian mare ‘True’ go on a 4 1/2-mile trail ride bareback and bridle-less. She purchased True as a 4yo in 2004 after finding out she had cancer and needed a reason and a positive thing in her
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The Slick Stick. What a wonderful invention this is. I’ve had lots of fun finding uses for the Slick Stick – the first being a toy to entertain the cats without getting off my chair! This telescopic stick is lovely and light (no more tennis elbow from swinging a stick
Brumby Outback Tour with Wild About Hooves For all those who would love to see horses in the wild, especially if you’re studying or interested in barefoot or horse behavior, this is the holiday for you. Or for those who would like to be part of a true outback camping
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