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Robert Neal
location_onCave Creek, Arizona, United States
calendar_add_onMember since Feb 10, 2012
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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.
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.
Fall Weed Control on the Farm
The weed issues that you need to address in the fall often depend on which weeds you have, and the growing conditions during summer, according to Dr. Bob Coleman, State Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky.
Farm Maintenance: Family Labor
Using family labor to do projects on your horse property can be fun, but you need to make sure the tasks are safely suited to the person.
Heat Stress In Horses
Horse owners need to understand the causes and signs of heat stress in horses
Controlling Problems Birds in Your Barn
Birds are a welcome sight in many settings both for their beauty and for being a predator of pesky, disease-carrying insects.
9 THINGS YOUR DECEASED PET WANTS YOU TO KNOW
There’s nothing that could have been done differently. A Soul’s path is planned before they are born on to this Earth. This plan includes all possible exits from this world. And when the Soul leaves this Earth, know that this exit was part of their...path
Meet Patches, The Convertible-Cruising, Burger-Eating Pet Horse
Patches the horse is not your average equine. His owners, Robert and Herbert Thompson, trained the horse to ride along on burger runs in their customized Mercury Grand Marquis and fetch beers from the fridge.
Best Fly Repellent for Dogs
Imagine living in a world where you were constantly bothered by flies, but you didn’t have hands to swat the pests away. Sounds awful, right?
How you might be able to tell that your dog isn't well
While it’s sometimes very obvious to see when your dog is in pain, perhaps because he/she is limping or not eating, there are other times when your dog doesn’t show the signs that might help.
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
We love our cats and dogs like family and will do whatever we can to keep them happy and healthy. When it comes to their health, there is always the question of whether to purchase pet insurance.
Best Ways to Brush 'Medium Hair' Cats
Do you love your cat but can’t stand the shedding? How about those lovely hairballs that seem to pop up when you’re least in the mood to clean them up? Both of those can be frustrating, but they’re much more manageable when you groom your cat regularly.
Donald Trump Pets
Among Donald Trump’s new lines, we now often hear “Marco Rubio couldn’t get elected dog catcher in Florida.”
Hillary Clinton pets
Hillary Clinton got her toy poodle mix, Tally, after she fell hard for one belonging to a neighbor, according to an aide. “She just kept saying, ‘I want a little dog!’” the aide said, according to People.
Cats and Babies - Beware the Wives' Tales!
Don't succumb to these old wives' tales. Knowing the facts will help provide ways to safeguard both fetus and feline. Wonderful article abridged
CatConLa
CatConLa is a two-day weekend event happening in June, 2015, celebrating groundbreaking products and ideas in art and design, pop culture, and attitude… for cat people. Look for us again in June 2016!
Simple Drawings for Lasting Memories
A pencil sketch is one of the nicest for detail providing lots of variety. Washed, sharp, fine, blurred, or blended styles really provide lots of variety. Light and shadow along with any or all of these methods can create wonderful depth and contrast.
Some Basic Llama Facts
The llama (/ˈlɑːmə/; Spanish: [ˈʝama] locally: [ˈʎama] or [ˈʒama]) (Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a and pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times and more currently known for their superior wool.
10 Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Organic Treats - Pt 1
When I adopted my dog a few years ago, I kept feeding her the same commercial brand of dog food she had eaten at the kennel. A few months after, she started to develop heat rashes and dry skin. By Angela Colley
10 Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Organic Treats - Pt 4
These treats have a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and meat your dog will love. By purchasing organic ingredients, and sticking to low-sugar and low-fat options, you can keep your dog healthy as well.
10 Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes and Organic Treats - Pt 3
These treats have a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and meat your dog will love. By purchasing organic ingredients, and sticking to low-sugar and low-fat options, you can keep your dog healthy as well.