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It’s hard to say why snobs, bullies, and mean girls are so prominent in the horse show and boarding stable world, but ask any equestrian who’s been competitive and Western or English events and you’ll discover that it’s common knowledge that there’s a “mean girl” or two in every circle of equestrians. Riders might get …

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Although the purchase of a first horse is often treated like adding any other pet to your family, the fact is that horse ownership is unlike any other experience. Horses, with their unique feeding needs, care requirements, and extremely large size, require specific skills to keep them healthy, safe, and happy. In this article, you’ll …

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White mares are beautiful horses, with long white manes and bodies that shimmer in the moonlight. Because of this, they’ve reached something of a mythological status – often appearing in the folklore of various cultures, fantasy genre movies, and even appearing in the Harry Potter world as a type of Patronus. In this article, you’ll …

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Horses mostly eat hay, grass, and grain. But just like humans, horses’ diets have variation- and some horses like unusual treats! Horses are herbivores. While omnivores (that’s us!) eat a variety of foods from different food groups, horses eat only plants and plant-based foods. You probably found this article out of curiosity about what horses …

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Tips for that first crucial first trailer ride home with your brand new horse. Since weanlings generally lack the patience to tie quietly or the experience to stay calm in a horse trailer, it’s best to haul a weanling in a horse trailer that allows them space to move around and stand in whatever way …

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Equestrian sports are unlike any other sport. Instead of partnering with a team of other people or equipment, riders partner with an animal. Over time most people develop deep emotional connections with their horses. While some view this attachment as odd, for those of us with training in both animal behavior and human mental health, …

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You may have noticed that during grooming, after a ride, or even during casual interaction, your horse likes to rub its head against you. In this article, we discuss 3 competing theories that attempt to explain why many horses like to rub their head or face on their owner’s body, plus how to respond safely …

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If you are seeking resources to overcome a fear of horses you are not alone. The fear of horses, both clinical (a full-blown phobia that disrupts life) and subclinical (an avoidance that causes only minor inconveniences), is not uncommon, particularly in modern culture where horses are so much more removed than they were from the …

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