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Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

How ammonia vapers can affect your horse, adults, and children

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Written by Jennifer Roberts We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall?

When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with an acrid burning of the nose, lungs and throat? That my friend, is the signature trademark of ammonia

My Horse is Afraid of Me My Horse is Afraid of Me

My Horse is Afraid of Me

How to gain your horse's trust

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An Arab mare arrived for retraining with a disturbingly common problem of fear and distrust of people.   My barn is often the last stop for horses before being sent to auction or euthanized due to dangerous behavior, and this mare was facing the same fate if I failed at connecting and retraining her.  The owner of this beautiful...
Endurance Riding Endurance Riding

Endurance Riding

By Sarah Milicia  Endurance riding is an equestrian sport based on controlled long distance races. There are two main types of...
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International Helmet Awareness Day 2016 International Helmet Awareness Day 2016

International Helmet Awareness Day 2016

Lexington, KY (September 14, 2016) – As we prepare to celebrate the seventh annual Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness...
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