Category Archives: Equine Management

Shoeing Question

Posted on May 2, 2012 by dalenchristina

Can anyone explain to me how to correctly shoe a horse that tends to pitch their foot forward and lead with their heel as they step down and forward at the trot? I know most farriers have their ways of … Continue reading →

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Looking for apprenticeship

Posted on May 1, 2012 by hv2000

Hi all! This is Emma Nobles. I was hoping to find a farm to apprentice with for a while, learn more about training. Willing to travel, I live in maine. Let me know if you know anything! Sincerely, Emma emnobles@yahoo.com … Continue reading →

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Morgan western shoeing

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Taz

I am new to the morgan world and have read the usef rules on shoeing,  but I would still like alittle help.  I am center kentucky and would like to find a good farrier that shoes morgans. arabs, saddlebreds.  If … Continue reading →

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EHV-1 Outbreak

Posted on May 19, 2011 by RaeOfLight

Many of you are probably already aware of this, but for those who haven’t heard there has been an outbreak of the EHV-1 virus.  From a quick web search I haven’t been able to find specifics on how many horses … Continue reading →

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Morgan Mouths

Posted on December 16, 2010 by RaeOfLight

A few days ago, someone made mention on one of the Western threads about the low palates in Morgans and how that can be problematic in bitting.  I was thinking I’d posted a topic on this at some point in … Continue reading →

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Equestrian Professional.com – Seminar

Posted on December 10, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Back in August I mentioned an online Financial Planning seminar specifically geared toward those in equine oriented business.  First of all, I know at least one person (leslie) signed up for the event.  Did anyone participate?  What did you think?  … Continue reading →

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“Cutting” Tails

Posted on October 25, 2010 by RaeOfLight

I hope I’m not opening a can of worms here.  I know this can be a controversial issue in non-saddleseat breeds and, of course, non-horse owners.  I have to admit, up until a few days ago when I took some … Continue reading →

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Beer for my Horses

Posted on September 10, 2010 by RaeOfLight

It’s a popular country song which inspired a movie.  It may also be a good home remedy, according to this article (I particularly like the picture and the Irish Sport Horse who required a Guiness), for horses who have stopped … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Horse Coalition

Posted on September 1, 2010 by RaeOfLight

The focus of this blog is not to spread the word on Morgan rescues, but in light of the current discussion an organization that has recently come to my attention is the Unwanted Horse Coalition.  Along with Forever Morgans and … Continue reading →

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Financial Planning for Equine Professionals

Posted on August 29, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Ok, so this is admittedly not the most “fun” topic, but I think it’s an important one.  Not just for equine professionals, but for everyone.  Financial planning was something that was drilled into me growing up and I’m often surprised … Continue reading →

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