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Box Fan Recall Could Affect Horse Owners

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

FYI if you are using a Lasko box fan purchased between 2002 and 2005 you may be at risk for an electrical fire.  Read the article below from TheHorse for additional information. Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such … Continue reading →

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Herbal insect repellants

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

While it may be a bit early to be thinking of flies, here is some news that may be of interest to you very soon.  A new study reveals that catnip oil is 99% effective in deterring flies around horses … Continue reading →

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Which leg is my horse lame on?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

I came across this article the other day on About.com.  It is an interesting read.  Many times when your horse goes lame, you can’t figure out which leg s/he is lame on.  This bit of information will help you determine … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

It’s been a busy, yet productive year for everyone.  We have learned a lot, made new friends, and managed to pull off a few more events.  This year we did a Kids Fun Learning day, training clinic, and our Fall … Continue reading →

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Riding Accidents – Numbers

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

A recent survey from Saddle Up Safely reveals that most riding accidents are preventable.  This is where education of equestrians on the safety of their equines becomes critical.  For West Virginia, that’s one of our primary missions – education.  This … Continue reading →

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Horsey Movie Trivia

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

Ever wonder which equine-themed movie made the most money at the box office?  Maybe this will give you an idea for some last minute Christmas gifts!  Here is a list courtesy of HorseTalk.co.nz.  We added in Secretariat since it just … Continue reading →

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Cold weather and how it impacts horses

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

TheHorse.com has a great article on the dangerous of cold weather on livestock, including horses.  It is critical that when the temperature drops that you feed more hay.  When hay is digested horses produce more heat to keep their bodies … Continue reading →

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Equine Emergency Rescue

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

HorseTalk did a great review on Equine Emergency Rescue – a horse owner’s guide to large animal rescue.  You can purchase the book from the author’s website.  The author, Australian MaryAnne Leighton, worked together with US expert Michelle Staples, and … Continue reading →

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Preparing for bad weather, it’s coming!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

The National Weather Service is calling for bad weather this weekend into next week.  As if we haven’t seen enough of it, right?  Here was my latest post to Facebook on my personal page: From NWS, rain Saturday (lose ground), … Continue reading →

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