How much should I charge for dog-training classes?

NikkiThe one-hour class will be taught inside business which offers large roaming pasture. I want to teach PRIVATE lessons as well, but can decide how much more to charge. **Puppy Kindergarten -Basic tricks -Proper leash/harness training. -House breaking advice -Group socializing with people and other animals -Will take emails and calls 24/7 for assistance. I’m thinking about having a little “graduation” after the six-week cla... Read More

Solitude IGR - Insect Growth Regulator ( 2 LBS. 64 Doses)

Solitude IGR - Insect Growth Regulator ( 2 LBS. 64 Doses)Solitude IGR is a scientifically advanced feed-through fly preventative that safely and effectively reduces horse and stable fly populations. The active ingredient in Solitude IGR is cyromazine, which has no adverse effect on horses. Solitude IGR would not contaminate water supplies or pastures and is safe for horses of all ages, including breeding stallions and pregnant mares. Because cyro... Read More

How Judges Score Dressage Horses in Competition

Phil WiskellWhile most dressage (a French term meaning “training“) horses are warm bloods - Holsteiners, Trahkeners, Dutch Warmbloods, and Oldenburgs - some American Quarter Horses have also been very successful in dressage competitions. Whether the intent is to participate in basic dressage competitions with your horse or you have goals of reaching international competitions or even the Olympic games, selecting the right horse for t... Read More

Florida is Home to Sea Cows, Sea Horses and American Quarter Horses

Phil WiskellAsk someone what they see when they picture horses in Florida and you’re likely to hear about an imagines scene that places the rider and horse on a Gulf Coast beach with the sun setting in the background over crisp blue water. While that is, admittedly, an idyllic scene that is fairly common, horses in Florida are also likely to be scene carrying their riders along state and national park trails, at racetracks and in both dres... Read More

How to Buy a Horse

Dave J. DaviesIf you’re new to horses, you might be thinking “I want a horse, but how on earth do I go about getting one?” Following these steps will help you avoid scams, traders, lemons, and other “oopsies”. There are a lot of horses for sale, and you want to be sure that you find the perfect one. 1. If you’ve never owned a horse, don’t go into it unprepared. You need to have a secure paddock with she... Read More

What You Should Know Before Buying a Horse

Art GibBuying a horse is a huge investment in both time and money, and there are some things you’ll want to know before you start searching for horses for sale. Buying a horse can be compared to buying a used car. Unscrupulous horse traders will alter the appearance or behavior of their horses for sale to fool you. Even among the honest horse traders, most wouldn’t purposely mislead you, but they may not tell you the whole story a... Read More

Horse in My Backyard?

Is keeping a horse at home right for you? As more people move to the outskirts of town, many consider keeping horses at home. With a country home and a few acres of land childhood dreams of having a horse of their own no longer seem unattainable. But, what does it take to keep a horse at home? To begin with, you need to consider where you would keep the horse. Do you have an old barn? Is it suited for horses? What about space for the horse t... Read More

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