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No matter how well you take care of your horse, even the best loved pet can come down with rain rot. Here is the low down on what rain rot is, how to prevent it and how to treat it. What is Rain Rot? Also called rain scald, dew poisoning, or dermatophilosis, rain rot is…
You’ve crunched the numbers. You know How Much Owning a Horse Will Cost and you’ve found a great boarding stable. You’ve even found some prospects for your new equine companion online and you’re ready to call the owners. Before you do, make sure you know these 54 questions to ask when buying a horse! Make…
One of the most common questions we get from our students is, “how much does a horse cost?” In this post, we break down exactly what to expect, how to budget for a horse of your own, and how to create emergency funds. Young equine enthusiasts want their own horse. One they can bond with,…
Equine conformation is the study of the anatomy of the horse and how it affects performance. Every horse can be broken down to the length of bones and the angles of the joints. By studying your horse’s conformation, you can anticipate certain injuries, or determine what riding style they’ll be successful at. Conformation is the…