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HORSES WILL ALWAYS BE THERE
At every family gathering or party I have ever attended, at least one person has asked if I’m “still doing the horse thing.” More often than not, I’m grateful for this trite attempt at conversation, because horses have always been easy for me to talk about
Laine Ashker: Don’t Give In To Doubt. Keep Fighting
I was determined to finish – to not let the negative self-talk win again. I got better from it. My horse got better from it.
10 Ways to Help an Arthritic Dog
When your dog is in pain, you want to help him feel better — fast. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do to relieve the aches that are an everyday occurrence for dogs with arthritis...
The Major Benefits of Adopting an Adult Dog
The idea that an adult dog is somehow "damaged goods" as an adoption prospect is strangely pervasive, especially among people for whom an older dog would be perfect -- novices with neither the time nor the experience to raise a puppy properly.
Don't Make These 5 New Dog Owner Mistakes
"I love meeting first-time dog owners. They’re so enthusiastic about their pups — or their adult dogs, if they’ve adopted from a shelter. I want to do everything I can to make sure they get off on the right paw with their new pet", says Marty Becker, DVM.
The Subcompact Tractor: Five Easy Solutions
Like a trusty Shetland pony, a good subcompact tractor can make light work of heavy tasks and come back for more—without the storage burden or costs of its full-sized counterparts.
Budgeting for a Horse Farm
Whether you have a large or small horse farm project you are thinking about, make sure you are planning appropriately and prioritizing the work.
Fall Fertilization
Fall is a good time to assess horse pastures to see what might be needed to make them better for next year.