January 2016 Blog Posts (23)

Mia and I Start Off by Staggering Around

Mia and I Start Off by Staggering Around





And that is what twelve days of winter weather can do to us pathetic little old ladies!



I was stuck inside because of the winter storm. Between the rain making Shannon’s riding arena too wet, and an inch and a half of snow, sleet, freezing rain, temperatures below 20 F and days where it barely got above freezing, I was stuck inside. My long driveway had ice, my steps had ice, and it was just not worth the risk of falling for… Continue

Added by Jackie Cochran on January 30, 2016 at 12:26pm — No Comments

How to Stop Feeling the Rub of Judgment.

On a good day, a judgment is simply a carefully considered decision or opinion, but on a bad day, it’s a list of shortcomings. Usually half of them are impossible to change. And then in the horse world, a whole bunch of us ask…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 29, 2016 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Captain Canada - Ian Millar

Ian Millar and I have something in common. The first horses we fell in love with were the horses that brought the milk carts to our neighbourhoods. Ian’s milk delivery man had him sit up on the box seat and they went about four blocks and then he…

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Added by Leueen Willoughby on January 24, 2016 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Starting Back After a Winter's Rest.

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It happened last Tuesday afternoon. I was finishing up midday chores and I braced as I came around the side of the barn where I usually get slapped by a polar wind. This time…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 22, 2016 at 9:00am — No Comments

Free lesson plan for Riding Instructors

Riding instructors are hard working, dedicated women and men who want to inspire their students to grow, learn and become better horsemen and women. 

They are willing to work long hours every weekend for sure, in all kinds of weather. Very often for extremely low wages. 

Yet they love their job and wouldn't trade it for any other…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 18, 2016 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Horse-Watchers recipe for Happiness

You need:

  • – One frosty winter morning with a glorious sunrise painting soft warm rays across the snow
  • – A warm parka and cozy boots 
  • – A large go mug of coffee and baileys
  • – A large pasture surrounded by trees covered with morning dew frost 
  • – A herd of hairy horses 
  • – Several mounds of sweet, hay beckoning the herd to come for…
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Added by Linda Finstad on January 17, 2016 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Winter Comes Back to Stay

Winter Comes Back to Stay

Fortunately, since I am in the South, it is not a terribly severe winter.  So far, all the precipitation has been liquid.  Even with several killing frosts, some flies appear when it gets warm, and then another killing frost hammers them.  Nights in the 20s F eventually get those nasty flies out of the picture.

Talking about flies, I have noticed something this year.  In 2014, I noticed that the population of the “buzz bomber” flies was miniscule, and…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on January 16, 2016 at 12:00pm — No Comments

SHOWTIME!

SHOWTIME!

 

It’s Showtime!  Seven CDI competitions in twelve weeks and prize money over $700,000! The Adequan Global Dressage…

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Added by Leueen Willoughby on January 15, 2016 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Enough with the Bliss-Ninny Platitudes!

Your horse is escalating. His prance is coming apart into a full-blown Flamenco dance with a furious stomp to his hind hooves. It’s audible; you’re on pavement in front of an indoor arena. His front hooves alternately pop the ground and…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 15, 2016 at 9:30am — No Comments

Too Many Horses, Too Little Time, Tips for Keeping Multiple Horses Fit

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While we’re firm believers in the fact that you can never have too many horses, keeping multiple horses fit at the same time can be a challenge. We’ve come up with some great tips to help you save time while keeping your horses conditioned and exercised.

Use Horse Exercisers

Horse exercisers are a phenomenal way to ensure that…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on January 13, 2016 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Planning Your Barn Using Local Resources

Planning Your Barn Using Local Resources

If you’re beginning to plan your barn and pinpoint its exact location, then it’s time to start looking into local help for your project. Have you considered using the following local resources in your barn building project?

Reach Out to Local Barn Owners

Doing your homework is an important…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on January 12, 2016 at 7:00pm — No Comments

How I made $50,000 Teaching Equine Behaviour

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Sounds too good to be true 

Well it isn't 

And I am going to explain how you too can increase your business without the…

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Added by Linda Finstad on January 12, 2016 at 11:20am — No Comments

Horse happiness

Heard from the horse show bleachers: “Now that’s a happy horse that loves his job.”

In 2004,  FEI introduced into its dressage rules the phrase “happy athlete” to describe the ideal dressage horse.

But judging a horse’s happiness remains fairly subjective.

In a recent blog, I wrote about horse unhappiness – describing the Horse Grimace Scale… the…

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Added by Lindsay Grice on January 11, 2016 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Michigan Mud is a Menace

Michigan is once again confused. Is it spring is it winter? Michigan just cannot seem to decide. It's currently 48° outside and all MUD. Normally I like mud, but now that I'm cleaning paddocks I hate it. This morning was terrible. One paddock was all mud, one was mud and ice and the other was all ice. The slickest ice I've ever had the privilege of sliding on. Due to the mud the manure gets mixed in and is therefore heavier to pull in my…

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Added by Paula Stevens on January 9, 2016 at 9:48pm — 1 Comment

You Would Think That Spring Was Here

You Would Think That Spring Was Here

    

Between nights in the 20s F and days and nights of rain, it has been difficult for me to ride, therefore last week I seized the chance to ride twice, on Mia, two days in a row.

Wednesday morning came in at 23 F so I did not get to ride.  Fortunately Debbie did not have a lesson already scheduled for Thursday morning so I got to ride then.  When Debbie curried Mia gobs and gobs of Mia’s sub-coat came off, and when I got after her…

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Added by Jackie Cochran on January 9, 2016 at 12:32pm — 1 Comment

Must-Have Accessories for Your Show Barn

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When you’re building and outfitting your show barn, you will want the best accessories and features to appeal to clients and trainers. Don’t forget about these must-have accessories for your show barn.

Elegant Saddle and Bridle Racks

Outfitting your tack room with elegant saddle and bridle…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on January 8, 2016 at 6:00pm — No Comments

New Eyes on the Same Ordinary Stuff

I’ll tell you about how the first follow happened. She was a young barn-rat of a girl. You know the…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 8, 2016 at 8:30am — No Comments

Ways You Can Minimize Your Horse's Stress

Ways You Can Minimize Your Horse's Stress

High levels of stress are bad not only for humans, but also for our horses. Stress can cause issues such as ulcers, but it can also create an unhappy horse. If you want to minimize the stress in your horse’s life, consider the following ideas.

Buy Stalls with Open Front Designs

When building…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on January 7, 2016 at 7:00pm — No Comments

January 2016

January 7 2016

I haven't posted much lately, I have another ulcer on my stump again caused by the new prosthetic leg and pressure spots in it, and of course stress and having diabetes does not help with the healing. Home nurse care is coming in again and on oral antibiotics and hope it heals up quickly since we caught it early and it's being treated right away.

Also adding to the stress the owner of the property has put the place up for sale, so just a matter of time before I…

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Added by Coopersmom_1958 on January 7, 2016 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

The Financial Benefits of Planning Your Barn Early On

The Financial Benefits of Planning Your Barn Early On

We've said many times that planning your barn early on in the building process is necessary to your overall project’s success. But did you realize that planning your barn early on can actually save you money, too? Here’s what you need to know about planning out your dream barn.

Plan…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on January 5, 2016 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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