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By Carole Herder The new book Horse Tales for the Funny Bone is now available! With 60 funny, true, equine-related stories from horse lovers across North America, it is sure to bring a smile to your face and your purchase will help Therapeutic Riding Centers at the same time! I didn’t have to dig deep…
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Dear Carole, I imagine that my comments may come off like some kind of shameless endorsement but I have to thank you for your Cavallo Simple Boot design. We’re located in the high desert “Great Basin” region of Nevada. A typical ride in these parts may involve riding over prehistoric lake bed sand to…
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By Carole Herder Picture this: a glorious summer afternoon. The smell of freshly cut grass is hanging in the air. A slight breeze is blowing to keep the hazy day cool. Birds are flitting, butterflies are darting and bees are buzzing, busy in an otherwise peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Now picture this: a bright, frosty…
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By Carole Herder People often ask me why I love horses so much. After all these years, I still find it a tricky question to answer. I think horses are incredibly noble and I have huge respect for them, but there is so much more to it than that. The exemplary set of characteristics that…
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By Carole Herder There are many physical issues we come across with our horses. Some of the most common hoof-related ones include laminitis, founder and navicular. But what is the difference between them all, how can we help our horses when these problems occur and how can we prevent them from happening in the first…
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By Carole Herder Happy horses and happy hoofs don’t always go together. Our groovy little paddock paradise with its numerous fenced passageways that encourage the horses to move along, suits some horses and not others. Slash will tramp headlong over the various terrains we’ve set out without hesitation. He’s just looking for the next best…
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By Carole Herder Now this is the sort of article I love to read – ‘Eventing Barefoot – Is it Possible?’ Of course we all know that the answer is yes, but to read it in black and white on as large a website as Eventing Nation, definitely makes my toes tingle! Check out the…
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By Carole Herder When I first got involved with horses I didn’t know much. I took on the perspectives of those around me without question. It didn’t take too long before I knew that ‘the way’ was not my way and didn’t align with my core beliefs. Have you been in a situation where you’re…
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By Carole Herder There has been numerous postings and articles and forums on red light therapy recently so I thought I would investigate it a little further to find out exactly what all the fuss is about. We all know the benefits of light – who doesn’t feel happier on a sunny day! But what…
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