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Emma’s Horseboarding Trip Emma Massingale is amazing us once again. She will be traveling along the Hebridean Way in the UK, a 185 mile long route off the West Coast of Scotland which crosses ten islands, six mind-blowing causeways, and involves several ferry rides in between. Not only will Emma be going this length alone with…
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While it’s the perfect time to hit the trails, the recent heat wave that’s spread across much of the country can make staying cool on the trails a challenge. These tips can help you and your horse to stay cool during your trail ride.
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Have you ever noticed a difference in your horse on days when you’re feeling sad? Maybe he’s softer and quieter with you – it almost seems like he knows you’re upset. And the same can be true of days when you’re feeling on top of the world as you enjoy a canter across a field. Your horse might throw in an exuberant buck or two in his excitement.
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It’s summer time and some of us are struggling with the conditions on our properties. If your area is very wet it can negatively affect your horse’s feet. Does mud on your farm seem to be a never-ending struggle? Mud can pull shoes off, negatively impact your horses’ hoof health, and can even make walking in your pastures a challenge. Try out these mud management tips around your farm to reduce and minimize mud.
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Happy Canada Day! As Canadians celebrate their nation’s birthday, we’d like to also celebrate Team Canada as they compete at the 20th American Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup in Australia. The competition started on June 26 and continues to July 3. You can watch the live broadcasts at http://www.ywc2016.com/youth/live_webcast/index.asp Here’s a list of how Team…
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The team at Cavallo Horse & Rider wants to make sure YOU are entered in ACTHA’s draw to win a free week-long trip to Australia and the Equine Lifestyle Festival this November! (Here’s more on what’s happening at the festival – briefly!) If you love horses and have got the travel bug, this trip of…
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By Carole Herder Greg and I were thinking about how we could offer you something fabulous and raise the profile of ACTHA at the same time. We decided do something really fabulous. Something everyone wants to do. A trip to Australia! Greg’s homeland! YOU could win the American Competitive Trail Horse Association’s FREE TRIP TO…
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By Carole Herder I blogged recently about playing with your horse, and very importantly, about how your relationship can improve when being with your horse at liberty and allowing them to do different things. While horses definitely like routine, they also like variety – it keeps them interested and alert which is hugely beneficial to…
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By Carole Herder While many of us enjoy the seasonal festivities, there is often much to do right up to the big day, and then comes the ‘post-Christmas lull’. So how about taking yourself off on a little adventure to one of the following events? These are all organized through the ACTHA, https://www.actha.us/events. A Dickens…
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