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All Horse Facilities Require a Reliable Fencing System

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

There are always plenty of maintenance projects to keep horse-people out with the horses… and unless you are riding the rail, your fence repairs can keep you from riding much at all...read full article

 

All Natural Insect Control "FlyAway"

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

"FlyAway" Organic Insect Control is a great way to eliminate your insect problem. 

 

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Dogs and Horses

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

It has happened more than once that I have seen.  Dogs and horses can get along quite well, but occasionally one can get injured by another...

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Horseback Riding Cures Illnesses

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

Children and adults of all ages and mental or physical abilities have experienced great benefits from the sport of horseback riding.  Rehabilitation programs nationwide have witnessed this remarkable fact...read full article

 

Horse Feeding Tips

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

Most horse owners will observe that the normal diet of grass, hay, and water does not seem to be enough for a competition horse to perform at their optimum level...read full article

 

Horse Training / Short Term Goals

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

Whether you and the horse you are working with are experienced, in competitive work-out, learning from a trainer, or alone in your exercises; short-term goals can be a life-saver!  In all disciplines and in all situations, working with a horse requires the "herd leader", "trainer", or "handler" = You, to have some or one short-term goal(s) in mind...

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How to Build Horse Stalls to Fit Your Needs
Horses come in many different sizes.  So, it seems logical that horse stalls should come in many different sizes, too, right?  You've got lots of choices when it comes to building materials for your stall.  I guess it can be pretty confusing unless you know what you have in mind when it comes to horse stalls... read full article

 

How to Pick Up Your Horse's Hooves

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

Skipping that hoof check can also result in a preventable veterinary bill.  While it is important to always check with your veterinarian should you have a concern, you can certainly take measures to keep your visits to a minimum.  read full article

 

Kids and Horses

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

How to Dress for Safer Horseback Riding

Not everyone feels safe walking right up to a horse for the first time and sometimes they can be intimidating, especially if you are not accustomed to handling them. 

Horses vary in sizes and temperament, according to breed, age, training and their social environment.  With all of these factors, it may take some time before you have found that beloved horse that you are comfortable with... read full article

 

Learning About Horses Can Help Your Relationships  

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

...some people have learned positive ways to interact with each other by the valuable experiences of studying animal languages.  One of the more difficult relations is that between the opposite sexes.  To better understand women, a man can observe the true nature of the horse and mutually, women can be in more fulfilling situations...read full article

 

"In Memory Of Pets "

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" THE JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF "

Following are the general steps of grieving, which have been abbreviated for easy reference. We recommend that you copy and paste or print this page out. You may find it helpful in realizing that grief is a perfectly normal human process.

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What A Horse!

by Gina Marie Hery

Equine Enthusiast and Products Consultant

Spirit is his name.  He has had the most complicated issue on our ranch and had survived and almost unheard of physical challenge for any young horse.  

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