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Salt for Horses – Tragic Mistakes to Avoid

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Equine Nutrition and Salt

Did you know that salt plays an important role in your horse’s health? Without it, life would not be possible. There are a multitude of misconceptions about feeding salt to horses – many of which I cover in the book Salt for Horses: Tragic Mistakes to Avoid.

I continue to see much confusion and misguided information floating around on this subject. That’s why I wrote this book. It seems like such a simple subject but in essence it is very misunderstood in the horse industry even by most well-established equine nutritionists who are unintentionally providing advice that’s neither healthy nor scientifically sound.
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Gentle Persuasion – A Review of Spursuader

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Spursuader
A wonderful person named Linda Hauck contacted me about a product she created called Spursuader™ and kindly asked if I’d  be interested in trying it out.

Although Linda and I had only conversed via email, I immediately felt that she’s a kind person who genuinely cares about a horse’s well-being.

I mentioned to Linda that I may have a slightly different opinion on spurs than she does, and that I believe the use of spurs is often abused and misunderstood.  That doesn’t mean that I don’t believe in using them.  When it’s time to take your horse to higher levels of communication, then yes, they’re helpful.
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A Heartfelt Review of Buck the Film

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Buck the Film

What are the qualities of a horseman?

As someone who is seeking what’s best for your horse, you’d probably agree that there are a lot of trainers in the world, but few horsemen.

So what’s the difference?

I’ve touched on this subject many times in my articles but, in a nutshell, a horseman is flexible in his approach to horses, and will put the horse first despite peer pressure, ego, and counter-productive emotions.

A horseman understands and takes to heart that any “issue” with a horse is usually not about the horse at all; rather, it’s about what the horse is reflecting back to you.
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Tips for Using Natural Fly Control for Horses

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Fly Control for Horses

Although springtime is a beautiful time of year, it also brings with it those pesky little creatures you and your horses hate so much… flies.

Many equine guardians struggle with fly pest control, and those who truly love their horses want to do what they can to decrease or eliminate these pests in a natural and non-toxic manner.
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Such Is the Real Nature of Horses: Horse Behavior at a Deeper Level

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Robert Vavra
When the first horse came into your life, did you realize the importance of understanding equine behavior?  I don’t know about you, but it didn’t cross my mind.

I’ve had a special connection with horses since I was just a toddler.  There’s always been this feeling that runs so deep inside of me that I’ve never been able to fully describe.

Throughout my journey with horses, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some of the best equine behaviorists in the country.  Not only do they understand horse behavior, they also share that same “deep-rooted feeling” for horses.

The more I learn, the more I realize that fully understanding horses always goes back to the fundamentals.  Nowhere else have I seen Mother Nature’s core principles demonstrated as well as in the beautiful, educational documentary by Robert Vavra, Such is the Real Nature of Horses.
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