September 2014 Blog Posts (29)

Breath: The Miracle Cue.

It might be the word I say more often than any other during a lesson. I know it’s the cue that does the most good. It’s certainly the cue that’s the most natural:

Breathe.

Alas, it’s also the cue most under-rated. I see riders disregard the suggestion immediately.…

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Added by Anna Blake on September 5, 2014 at 9:27am — 2 Comments

5 Tips for Building a Barn on Small Acreage

When you’re building a barn on limited acreage, planning the layout of your property is all the more important. You can keep horses on limited acreage, but you will need to be sure to make good use of the space. Working with a small piece of land? These tips will get you started.

Decide How Small Is Too Small

While you can certainly keep horses on…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on September 5, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments

The Advantages of Riding to Music

Have you ever ridden to music? At first glance, riding to music might seem like an unnecessary distraction for the rider, but it actually has a number of advantages. So whether you have speakers in your arena or would have to rely on your iPod (use external speakers, not ear buds, when riding), here’s why you might want to start up the tunes when you…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on September 4, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments

5 Tips for Breaking In Tall Boots

You've just purchased a new pair of tall boots – congratulations! Now the oh-so-fun process of breaking them in begins. Breaking in tall boots is uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and even a bit frustrating. It takes some time. However, there are a few things you can do to help speed the process along.

Wear Heel Lifts

It’s generally recommended to…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on September 3, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments

Balance and How to Achieve It - Part III

We covered the physical part of balance, now let's continue with the mental challenges.

I become mentally unstable when frustration takes over. I start with doubting my capabilities as a horsewoman and rider. I doubt I will not make it to the next step, will never be a self-confident enough rider, am generally…
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Added by Nadja Mueller on September 3, 2014 at 4:30am — No Comments

Mounting Block Manners

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Added by Lindsay Grice on September 2, 2014 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Trail Riding Safely During Hunting Season

The fall foliage is beginning to emerge, and trail riding is more beautiful and enjoyable than ever this time of year. But with the fall also comes hunting season, which can bring serious safety issues to your trail rides. While it’s still possible to head out on the trails in the fall, you will want to take some additional measures to keep you and your horse…

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Added by Buckley Fence on September 2, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

Keep Them Coming Back For More: Driving Quality Traffic to Your Equine Business Website

By: Carol M. Aldridge



As a business owner, some of your top marketing priorities should include growing your audience and increasing your visibility. Although there are several ways to go about this, these three key strategies, work hand-in-hand:





Blogging, Email Marketing, and Lead…

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Added by Carol Aldridge on September 1, 2014 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Thoroughbred Racehorse Zippy Chippy Loses His 100th Race on September 10th, 2004

Whereas many racehorses are renowned for their incredible winning careers, there’s one racehorse who is known for just the opposite. Zippy Chippy, a 1991 Thoroughbred gelding, lost an incredible 100 races during his racing career, the 100th race being at the Northampton Fair in Northampton, Massachusetts on September 10,…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on September 1, 2014 at 3:30am — No Comments

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