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Calcium Supplement?
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I just got a horse in, 4yo AQHA gelding who is a late maturer. He is on: -Crimped oats-Source vitamin supplement-Fescue hay- A calcuim supplement (Calcium Complex) 2x daily What are your thoughts on the calcium supplement? I'm worried I may be causing (or could cause in the future) him an imbalance.....
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Watering in the Winter
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Hi everyone, Here's some great tips I've picked up over the years on how to make sure your horse gets fresh water in the cold & how to keep it from freezing - just click on the title here: "Ways to Provide Water for Your Horse in Winter"
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Does anyone have any good fence paint and indoor barn paint ideas?
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What is everyone using now we can no longer get creosote?
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Electric Fencing
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Hi everyone, I've written a new article on why I like electric fencing! Just click on the title of the article to be taken to it! Benefits of Electric Fencing for Horses Thanks for visiting & recommending it to others! Becky
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Appropriate turn-out time for horses
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How many hours a day does everyone trun out their horse? I like to have my horse out at least four hours, and then I'm with him (riding, grooming and fussing) for about 2 1/2 hours. The problem is that in the winter it gets so cold it's hard to keep the horses out for that long. What does every do to break up the...
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Tips on Buying a Horse Farm
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Hi everyone, I've written an article on How to Find the Horse Farm for You - please share with anyone you think might benefit. Thanks!
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Horse Insurance
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Do you have insurance on your horse/s? If so, why/what for?
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Messy eater?
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As a side note to my previous post re: feeding for weight gain - not heat, i was also wondering if anyone here has a messy eater? Lorenzo scoffs his food so quickly that he does tend to drop a lot of it. He will go around later and clean up most of it from the ground, but i dont understand why he drops it in the fir...
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Totally confused by the different feed choices!
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High fat/high fibre, protien percentages, beet pulp vs rice bran, flax seeds vs oil, roughage cubes, hay cubes, pellets, crunch....... it's all too complicated for me!! Can someone please explain very simply which concentrated feeds do what? Thanks!! -- Edited by Barbara F on Wednesday 3rd of No...
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Closing Barn on Holidays
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Does your barn shut down over the holidays or for holidays in general? How does your barn's routine change over holidays?
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Shredded paper as bedding?
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Hi! I have been trying to find info on using shredded paper as bedding and I can't seem to find much. Does anyone use this and is it harmfull to the horses? It seems to be the ''Greener'' way...
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Is your barn safe from intruders?
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I sometimes think about how easy it would be for someone to just drive right into a stable and take a horse, open a gate or do some other sort of harm. How do you keep your stable safe from intruders?
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Where to get No Trespassing Symbols
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I've got a sub-division going in beside me. I'll have 112 new next door neighbours. Sigh. I'd like to plaster the trees along the common 1/2 mile boundary with No Trespassing symbols. That's a red disk 10 cm in diameter. Of course, I'll put up a few signs, too, but at $4 each, I'm not going to get too m...
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Prepping Barn for Winter
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What does everybody do get their barn ready for winter? Some ideas would be: - Drain, roll up and store any hoses that can go away for the winter - Turn off any water lines that won't be needed for the winter - Insulate water lines that will be in use for the winter - Have snow shovels handy by exits - Store awa...
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Cold Weather Feeding
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With winter approaching in North America, our routines start to change in the barn. Do you alter your feeding during the cold weather months? I've been lucky to have easy keepers (nutrition wise anyway) and only needed to make minor adjustments to keep a healthy weight on. Most of my horses have been...
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What are your favorite products for cleaning tack?
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My reins always seem stiff, and thre doesn't seem to be anything I can to keep them soft and pliable. Has anyone tried a beeswax conditioner? What about linseed soap?
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Getting my horse used to clippers
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My new horse is normally quite calm, but I've discovered that he is terrified of the sound and vibration of clippers. Any suggestions for getting him used to them?
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Shoes vs barefoot trimming?
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Are you a believer in barefoot trimming? What are the pros and cons of each side of the arguement? Do you believe barefoot results in better movement?
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Horse rescues?
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Who here knows about their area/breed's horse rescues? What is your level of involvement? Just curious!
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Barn Owners
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For those who board, what qualifications/quality's do you look for in a BO? Or a barn? And what needs to be provied for you? Does the Owner need to have coaching levels? Does the BO need to be on site? Does the barn have to offer lessons? Does the turnout time need to be a certain amount? Does the turnout nee...
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Introducing Beet Pulp to Finnicky Babies
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I'm trying to get my 7 month old colt started on beet pulp. The lil' bugger won't eat it. I've tried feeding it to him plain, warmed up, with molasses, oats, molasses and oats together, with his favourite treat, I've secluded him in the corral with a bucket of the stuff for a couple hours, I've put his mom i...
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Managing The Equine Athlete
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Clinic sponsored by Dressage Niagara, but for horse enthusiasts of all disciplines: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rivendell Farm, 2199 Babion Rd., Port Colborne, Ontario 1:00 - Horse health with Dr. Bri Henderson (MRCVS) - Assistant Team Veterinarian to the Canadian Endurance Te...
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