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Study Supports Clicker Training

A French study recently reported that use of food rewards in training horses leads to faster results and a better relationship with people.

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Gracie’s New Career

    The farm family grew again. Ginny found her perfect horse: a rescued coming two-year old Belgian cross filly. The filly came to be known as Magdalene. She arrived loose in the horse trailer–she was unapproachable, virtually feral. They … Continue reading

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Honey: Healing Horses Naturally

Sweet success in the world of natural horse care! The Associated Press recently announced that honey, heralded through time as powerful antibiotic, is making a scene in mainstream medicine.

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Natural Friesian Beauty!

  Gracie wasted no time in reveling in the natural life with a good mud spa! The morning after her arrival we chuckled at the contrast between the mud and the pretty blue ribbon Tonya loosely wove into her tail … Continue reading

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Indian Summer- Warm Weather Natural Horse Care

Indian summer weaves its way between cold snaps here in wild, wonderful West Virginia. I welcome the warm sunshine which glows through the foliage. I can take off my winter coat, but the horses can’t. As I wait for the … Continue reading

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