Monthly Archives: April 2011

Training

(The human — the Horse already knows how to be a Horse) Just as the title suggests, this is not going to be about teaching “how to make the perfect pattern” or shave .05 seconds off your timed event. Rather, … Continue reading

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The Whole Horse and Nothing But the Horse

“I consider the whole Horse” What a wonderful approach to equine care, you’re hired!… S t o p!!!  Back the wagon up.  This is not enough information to be hiring someone to take physical care of your Horse, be they … Continue reading

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The Shoe Box

To shoe or not to shoe…………………. Let’s take look at common problems and see what a farrier will recommend: Problem or Discipline                                                                       Farrier Solution Wears hoof wall faster than growth rate………………………………………….. SHOES Navicular Syndrome………………………………………………………….. Special SHOES Founder…………………………………………………………………………. Heart Bar SHOES … Continue reading

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The REAL Story of Creation

In the beginning God made man, then realized He could do better, so He then made woman.  While she was close to perfection, all was not without flaw. Now it came to God if He took the spirit and courage … Continue reading

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The REAL Cowboy Way

“YEE HAW!!!  Come on, Festus!  Hide and heel that nag.  Let’s git ‘er outta town! Heck fire, Festus.  We gotta git outta here!  And let me shoot my 30 shot 6-shooter. “Them outlaws that stole them worthless confederate dollars outta … Continue reading

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10 Things Never to Say to a Horse

Have you ever seen the “10 Things to never say to a Farrier” shirts and signs?  Or what about the ones for trainers and vets? My question is why there’s not one out there for “not to say to Horses” … Continue reading

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Teeth – Taking a Bite Out of the Mystery

I’m going to surprise many of you Horse Owners with this next statement: Horses have Teeth!  Some of you folks probably think I’m trying to be funny.  I swear, that was not my intent. You might be surprised to learn … Continue reading

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Supplements

Supplements are a very interesting subject and can be a very expensive cost of Equine care. My question about supplements is very simple:  Is the Horse deficient of some vitamin or mineral?  Is the Horse stalled so much he cannot … Continue reading

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Seedy Toe

Seedy toe — If I were “just a farrier” those two little words would bring dreams of fancy Bass boats, condos in Florida, and a new truck.  Seedy toe is a great money maker!  All I would have to do … Continue reading

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Saddle ‘em up

Talk about a subject that will start a brew-ha-ha with Horse lovers, this one’s it. Saddle – let’s start out with a plain definition of what a saddle is. According to www.dictionary.com:  Saddle, Noun:  1) a seat for a rider on … Continue reading

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