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Feeding beet pulp to horses

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Christina

Beet pulp has been fed to horses for years but it was often thought of as a filler with little feed value. Recent research has proven this thinking wrong and it is now recognized as a high quality horse feed, safe to feed in large quantities and capable of meeting many of their nutritional needs. I find beet pulp both an excellent and economical food for my horses that can be safely fed like hay and other forages. Its compact form makes it the perfect food to travel with and the fact that it is dust free has improved the quality of life for my horses that have issues with dust and hay molds. Continue reading →

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Relevance of the horse’s age when buying a horse

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Christina

If you are a beginner looking for a safe, trained horse to learn with, a common misperception is: an older horse is safer than a younger horse. It would be unwise to make this generalization. Reactive or fearful behavior will not go away with age. A safe horse is the product of inherent temperament, training, and handling not age. A horse will become steadier as they age and gain experience but only if they are trained, handled properly and used consistently. Continue reading →

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What is the right horse temperament for you?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Christina

After doing your homework looking at numerous horses and collecting all kinds of information how do you figure out which horse is right for you?

To put this information to use you must realize that you are not trying to find the perfect horse as much as the perfect match. The horse is only one half of the equation; you are the other half. There are just as many differences in human temperament and personality as there are in horses. When you set out to find your perfect horse, first ask the questions perfect for what? And perfect for whom? Continue reading →

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Canadian governments favour producers of meat horses over sport and recreation

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Christina

It was with dismay and disbelief that I learned this week that the Pasture Recovery Initiative (PRI) launched by the Canadian federal and provincial governments would not be available for horse producers unless the horses were being raised specifically for meat production. Continue reading →

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Buying a horse with the right temperament

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Christina

If you are planning to purchase a trail horse one of the most important things to look for is a horse with a suitable temperament. It is important to realize horses have natural differences in temperament just like people. Some are outgoing and confident; some are nervous and unsure; some love to go new plaices while others would give anything to never leave home. Although training and exposure can influence these natural traits nothing ever changes a fearful horse into a brave horse. Continue reading →

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