All Blog Posts Tagged 'safety' (10)

Midlife Horse Buyers

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Midlife Crisis?  Maybe a Horse Will Help,” reported that women in their midlife years are returning to horses and horseback riding. Such a phenomenon is no surprise to horsewomen. But having this issue addressed in a well-respected,…

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Added by WindhorseLegal on October 31, 2016 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Be Visible. Save Your Tail!

I was thrilled to interview another inventor on my podcast Straight From the Horse's Mouth Radio Show…

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Added by Paula Slater on December 4, 2015 at 10:30am — No Comments

Storing Medication in Your Barn: What You Need to Know

Syringe and vials

When you own horses, especially those who are injury prone, you will probably accumulate quite a bit of medication. Whether bought over the counter or from your veterinarian, medications need to be handled and stored properly. Here’s how:

Create a Medication Cabinet

One of the most important precautions you should…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on September 3, 2015 at 10:30am — No Comments

Evacuating Your Horse in an Emergency – Are You Prepared?

Young Caucasian woman petting horse with stable in background.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you had to evacuate your horse in an emergency? We hope that you never have to face an evacuation, but good planning is key to evacuating your horse successfully. Here are some tips to help you get…

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Added by Classic Equine Equipment on August 19, 2015 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Absurd Helmet Excuses.

This week there was a photo of Queen Elizabeth riding at age 85. Bless her heart; she has always been a lover of horses. She was wearing her usual outdoor head wear- a scarf. There was some internet banter about the missing helmet.

I notice her family members wearing helmets for polo; perhaps she falls into that category of riders who think that some equine events require helmets, but not others. It is the ‘Sometimes Dangerous’ argument. I used to use it…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 6, 2012 at 8:14am — 5 Comments

USRider offers bad weather travel tips

US Rider is a company that offers  road-side assistance programs for Members hauling horses.  They have released these tips for hauling safely in bad weather:

 

LEXINGTON, KY (June 15, 2011) – The severe weather season is upon us, and when things get rough, we’re reminded to DUCK:

  • D – Go DOWN to the lowest level.
  • U – Get UNDER something.
  • C – COVER your head.
  • K – KEEP in shelter until the storm has…
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Added by KatyM., Community News on June 15, 2011 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Natural Horsemanship Solutions: Solving Herd Bound Problems

Herd Bound Problems – your buddies will live without you





Horses can become herd bound for a variety of reasons. Sometimes horses don’t feel safe when they are not with other horses, and sometimes horses feel they have to get back to the herd to protect them. Either

way, we need to teach horses that it is okay to leave the herd and that the

horse can be safe with you.…



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Added by Lindsey Forkun on July 29, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Natural Horsemanship Solutions: Would you Relax? Let’s enjoy the trail!

Would you Relax? Let’s enjoy the trail!

**Lindsey Forkun Equestrian advocates for you to wear a helmet

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Added by Lindsey Forkun on July 23, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Staying Safe – Plan ahead to keep trail riding a positive experience

Staying Safe – Plan ahead to keep trail riding a positive experience

**Lindsey Forkun Equestrian advocates for you to wear a helmet



Trail riding is an excellent way to mentally stimulate your horse, build physical fitness for both…

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Added by Lindsey Forkun on July 22, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Training Tip of the Week: There are a lot of heroes in the graveyard.

When I was studying under legendary Australian reining and cow horse trainer, Ian Francis, he used to remind me that there are a lot of heroes in the graveyard. What he meant by that was that too many people get on horses that aren't ready to be ridden…

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Added by Clinton Anderson on May 28, 2010 at 11:54am — 6 Comments

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