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Horse Basics
Horse Basics
Buckeye – Toxic Plant of the Week
The start of every week is a great time to learn something new, like which plants your horse can’t eat. Today a close up of the incredibly common and always beautiful Buckeye Tree
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Horse Breeds From Belgium
We are heading yet further around the world to discover breeds from each different county as we go. I’ve researched a rather large list of horse breeds and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Belgium. Interesting Fact The Belgian […]
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Branching Ivy – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s the start of another week and time to learn something new about your horse, like the name of another plant your horse can’t eat. Today a look at the incredibly common and unbelievably fast spreading Branching Ivy
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Horse Breeds From Belarus
I’ve been enjoying my theoretical trip around the world to share the horse breeds of each country. I’ve researched a HUGE list of horse breeds and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Belarus. Interesting Fact There have been horses […]
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Bracken Fern – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s the first work day of a brand new week and I’ve got something to help keep your mind off the work already. It’s time to meet another plant horses can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at the seemingly innocent & strangely lovely Bracken Fern
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Horse Breeds From Azerbaijan
I’ve been enjoying my theoretical trip around the world to visit the horse breeds of each country. I’ve researched over 600 breeds of horse and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Azerbaijan. Interesting Fact The climate of Azerbaijan is […]
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Bouncing Bet – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s that time of the week again & Monday is a great day to learn about another of those pesky plants your horse can’t eat. Today a look at a plant whose bark is much worse than its bite, the Bouncing Bet.
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Horse Breeds From Austria
It’s been great fun going through the countries of the world and learning more about their breeds of horse. I’ve cataloged over 600 breeds and counting, so there is a lot to share. Today it’s breeds from Austria. Interesting Fact Austria is the home to one of the most famous and oldest riding schools on […]
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Bog Laurel – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday again and these are quickly becoming my favorite morning as we learn about more plants your horse can’t eat. Today a close up of the sweetly delicate pink flowers of the Bog Laurel
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Horse Frame Heaviness
As I was looking through horse images on some website or another I was suddenly struck by the difference in horse frame size. A quick search for information left me with nothing useful to refer to so I thought I’d create my own scale of body types. Not Very Scientific I’ll admit, there is nothing […]
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Horse Breeds From Australia
It’s official, I’m going to list all of the horse breeds from every country I can find. The enormous breeds section has been a big help and today it’s all about breeds from Australia. Interesting Fact Horses aren’t native to the Australian continent, but were introduced during the pioneering days and heavily utilized to create […]
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Natural Fly Control at the Stable
The warm season is upon us again, and the flys are a buzzing. There are industrial repellants out there, but that doesn’t mean you have to use them. While flies are a nuisance, that doesn’t justify slathering yourself or your horse with unnecessary chemicals. Bringing it Together So I did some research to find out […]