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LeMoyne College Riding Team Growing Strong

Equestrian Team competes in IHSA hunt seat division in Zone 2 - Region 2 in Syracuse NY.

28 March 2017
Author: canpubco
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LeMoyne College Riding Team Growing Strong

By: Cameron Liddell

The Le Moyne College Equestrian Team is an Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association hunt seat team that competes in Zone 2 Region 2 in Syracuse NY. The team has a maximum of fifteen riders per season competing in divisions from Walk/Trot to Open Equitation Over Fences and everything in between. Currently there are 370+ schools and over 8,300 students throughout the United States and Canada that compete in the IHSA. The IHSA also offers scholarships and many networking opportunities for all levels of riders

Out of Chaos Comes Compassion

From Tragedy to Tenderness an Equine Rescue is Born in Cazenovia, N.Y.

20 February 2017
Author: canpubco
Number of views: 4899
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by Elizabeth J. Dana

Whether you believe in fate or miracles, out of chaos and tragedy rose the birth of compassion. It began, as all tragedies seem to do with a phone call, three years ago from the Central New York SPCA, detailing the discovery of 14 wild, starving ponies abandoned in a snowy field, with no access to food or water and many horses from the herd already dead.

Successful Stallion Selection Starts Here

By Nikki Alvin-Smith

17 January 2017
Author: Horsebits
Number of views: 4233
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Successful Stallion Selection Starts Here

January and February are the prime months for stallion selection in the horse breeding world. Thoroughbred farms are busy with foals hitting the floor already and the other breeds are not far behind.

Horse Communication

Beyond Action & Words

20 December 2016
Author: Horsebits
Number of views: 5270
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I think we can all agree that communication between one another, human to human is complicated right? Now add inter-species communication, human to horse, we quickly discover our good intentions are not enough to be safe around a 1,000+ lb horse.

DIY Horse Wreath

by Garden Answer

15 December 2016
Author: Horsebits
Number of views: 4434
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Create you own wreath made with fresh cuttings of pine and balsam fir. The base is a metal candy cane form (Oregon Wire Works) The following is a link to the YouTube instructional video DIY Horse Wreath

Preparing to Store Your Trailer for Winter

Thourough cleaning before storage can lengthen trailer life.

22 November 2016
Author: canpubco
Number of views: 4512
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Preparing to Store Your Trailer for Winter

Another hot summer has come to an end; another show season for the books. It may be hard to imagine those snow-covered roads, and depending on where you live, they could be just weeks away. Some of us show horses year-round, but for others it’s that time to prep the trailer for winter storage and perform preventative maintenance so your rig is as ready as you are come spring!

Exercise Benefits Older Horses

Regular Exercise crucial for keeping youir mature horse sound.

17 November 2016
Author: canpubco
Number of views: 4402
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Unsoundness and other frailties of old age often call for horses to be relieved of day-to-day performance requirements, but regular exercise remains important for older horses. Exercise comes in many forms—it can be as simple as encouraging aged horses to walk from one end of a field to the other for feed and water, or walk-only lessons or lazy strolls.

State police still looking for woman who stole saddles at NYS Fairgrounds horse show

Saddle theft occured Sept. 15 during the Morgan Horse Show in Geddes

17 November 2016
Author: Horsebits
Number of views: 4271
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State police still looking for woman who stole saddles at NYS Fairgrounds horse show

GEDDES, N.Y. -- State police are looking for a woman they believe stole two horse saddles during the Morgan Horse Show at the New York State Fairgrounds in September.

Preparing Your Horse & Barn for the Winter

Begin earlier to winterize the barn.

2 November 2016
Author: canpubco
Number of views: 4504
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Preparing Your Horse & Barn for the Winter

Once the leaves start to fall, it means winter is around the corner. And in many parts of the country, that means below-freezing temperatures; snow and ice, slush and mud will be very present. To get started on winter preparations for your horse and barn, the earlier you begin to “winterize” the better.

Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

How ammonia vapers can affect your horse, adults, and children

2 November 2016
Author: canpubco
Number of views: 4965
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Written by Jennifer Roberts
We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall?

When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with an acrid burning of the nose, lungs and throat? That my friend, is the signature trademark of ammonia

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LeMoyne College Riding Team Growing Strong

Equestrian Team competes in IHSA hunt seat division in Zone 2 - Region 2 in Syracuse NY.

Out of Chaos Comes Compassion

From Tragedy to Tenderness an Equine Rescue is Born in Cazenovia, N.Y.

Successful Stallion Selection Starts Here

By Nikki Alvin-Smith

Horse Communication

Beyond Action & Words

DIY Horse Wreath

by Garden Answer

Preparing to Store Your Trailer for Winter

Thourough cleaning before storage can lengthen trailer life.

Exercise Benefits Older Horses

Regular Exercise crucial for keeping youir mature horse sound.

State police still looking for woman who stole saddles at NYS Fairgrounds horse show

Saddle theft occured Sept. 15 during the Morgan Horse Show in Geddes

Preparing Your Horse & Barn for the Winter

Begin earlier to winterize the barn.

Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

How ammonia vapers can affect your horse, adults, and children

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