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Horse Trial Contract

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 19 Jun, 2011

Feel free to use this form with your next Horse Trial whether you are the Owner or the Trialler:   *HORSE TRIAL CONTRACT* *1. PARTIES:* *OWNER**: * Name: __________________________________________________ and/or __________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip  ________________________ County: _________________________________________________ First Phone: _____________________________________________ Second Phone: ___________________________________________ * * *TRIER:* Name:...

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A Timely Decision

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 01 May, 2011

It's hard to decide whether to put your old companion or injured horse to sleep. They can't tell you if they want to live or die and...

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Foal Education

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 21 Mar, 2011

Before your baby is weaned, it should understand basic handling and obedience. This will help you reduce the level of stress the baby will experience in this...

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How To Condition Score A Horse

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 21 Mar, 2011

Finding out what condition a horse has is a very handy tool when buying, assessing and feeding. The body score can be determined without using scales or...

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How To Take Great Photographs Of Your Horse

How To Take Great Photographs Of Your Horse

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 21 Mar, 2011

Have you ever wanted to photgraph your horse like it was featured in a high gloss magazine? You don't have to be a professional photgrapher and most modern digital cameras will be sufficient...

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Make Your Horse Brave

Make Your Horse Brave

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 06 Mar, 2011

Training your horse to be confident and trust you, should be a vital part of your relationship. Especially if you see your horse as your partner and friend, or if you train...

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Ryegrass Staggers

Ryegrass Staggers

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 06 Mar, 2011

What is Staggers? Staggers is a condition native to ryegrass pastures. The ryegrass is a habitat for a fungi called "endophytes" that produces "mycotoxins". The fungi and its product affects livestock, including horses, and...

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The Oldest Horse Breed of them all....

Posted by Sophie Campbell, 18 Jan, 2011

(all photos courtesy of Taronga Western Plains Zoo) On a sunny Saturday morning in January this year, a tiny foal was born in a grassy paddock...

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Navicular Syndrome

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Navicular Syndrome is a disease affecting the navicular bone and the surrounding tissues in the heel. It usually affects the two front feet. This condition...

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Tips for Excitable or Nervous Horses

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Excitability is probably one of the biggest and most common problems with horses, but it is important to find out why your horse is behaving...

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Health Food for Horses

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Want to feed your horses treats which they love and are good for them too? Here are a few of nature's health food for horses. APPLES...

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Relief for Moody Mares and PMS

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Does your mare show signs of irritability and mood swings? It could be that she is suffering from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). PMS affects an estimated 30-50...

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The Wonders of Devil's Claw

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Devil's Claw - the natural anti-inflammatory herb is ideal for stiff joints in the colder seasons. Devil's claw is the common name for Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum...

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Arthritis in Animals

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

Arthritis is thought to affect one in every five dogs and around the same number in horses. Arthritis in dogs is one of the most...

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Useful Winter Herbs and Summer Herbs for Horses

Posted by Brookby Herbs, 23 Dec, 2010

WINTER HERBS Below you will find a few of the better known herbs for fighting winter ills. Echinacea: Fights infections, reduces symptoms of colds and flu, stimulates the...

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Why Santa Has Reindeer

Why Santa Has Reindeer

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 14 Dec, 2010

We all know Santa has reindeer to pull his sleigh, but I wondered why he would do that? Reindeer are slow and stubborn. They only want to eat that mossy stuff in...

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Head Collars Tested

Head Collars Tested

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 14 Dec, 2010

Having the right head collar is important. Not only does it prevent the horse from injuries but also stops it from breaking loose and allows the handler to have control. Some head collars...

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equejod Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Jenny Brown, 01 Dec, 2010

HOW LONG DOES AN ORDER TAKE? If a pair of jodhpurs are requested in a popular size and colour and you live in a NZ city...

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A Barefoot Journey Part 2

A Barefoot Journey Part 2

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 25 Nov, 2010

    My pony is now through his 14 weeks of barefoot trimming and seems to be feeling good! I trimmed myself quite a few times now and also supervised at the start,...

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Spring Grass!!

Spring Grass!!

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 25 Nov, 2010

By Jenny Patterson B.Sc    Not only do horses go 'doolally' when spring hits but the incidences of laminitis, mysterious bouts of 'colic', head-flicking, allergies and respiratory problems rise significantly at the same time. Many...

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