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Dr. Alan Sibinic's Blog	64	30 Nov 2015
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Morgan Murphy's Blog I've loved horses since I went horseback riding at 5 years of age. Now, I live and breath for horses, dedicating my worktime to helping their lives through equine education and enlightenment and my playtime to being with them as much as possible.	259	7 Dec 2015

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New 24-Hour Internet Ranch Radio Station

by Spalding Labs

Posted over 7 years ago

Flying SL Ranch Radio - Blog

Spalding Labs Launches New 24-Hour Internet Radio Station Featuring Western Music, Cowboy Poetry, Western Swing, Expert Horse Care Advice & Wildly Amusing Wild West Anecdotes. RENO, Nevada (January 17, 2014): The new Spalding Labs Radio Network...
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Horses Do Not Fear Predators

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 7 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

It is a common and widespread belief that horses, being a flighty prey species, automatically fear predatory species. It seems logical to believe this. The horse is a prey species. It is a grazing creature that, in the wild, always lives in herds on...
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How To Get Control Of Your Deer Flies

by HorseGirlTV with Angelea

Posted over 4 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Deer flies are water breeders and can travel long distances, making them impossible to control in their larval stages. However, there are a few ways to help keep them away from you. BugPellent Gel is a good repellent if they are bothering you while out...
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Just What are Equine Shivers and How Are they Treated?

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Just What are Equine Shivers and How Are they Treated? Shivers (or shivering) is thankfully, a fairly unusual condition, affecting primarily warmbloods and heavy draft breeds. It affects the hindlimbs of the horse, causing the horse to...
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Water: Why Hydration In Horses Is So Very Critical.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Water: Why Hydration In Horses Is So Very Critical. We hear so much about equine nutrition that sometimes it can be easy to overlook the importance of clean, temperate water! As with humans, water accounts for a large percentage of...
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How to Manage a Cold-Backed Horse.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

“Cold backed” is the horseman’s term for a horse with an overly sensitive back, learning how to manage a cold backed horse can help deal with this condition.
The A,B,C's of Trail Riding.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy The A,B,C's of Trail Riding. Exploring your surroundings is an exciting part of horse ownership: trail riding can be among the most exhilarating and rewarding activities you'll ever pursue on horseback. However, before embarking...
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Dealing With Equine Resistance to Dewormers.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Dealing With Equine Resistance to Dewormers. Most horse owners knows the risks of parasitic infection in their horse. In some of my previous blog posts we have discussed the species of worms that commonly attack horses, such as tape and...
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Gauging the Quality of Hay: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Gauging the Quality of Hay: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. When it comes to selecting hay for your horse, you've got to get the best quality forage you can afford. Good quality hay not only provides your horse with necessary nutrients...
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Choosing a Farrier–What You Must Know.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 5 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Choosing a Farrier–What You Must Know. You have heard the old adage “no hoof, no horse.” Well, this is one of those horsey phrases that really rings true. Excellent hoof care, nutrition, and maintenance of the foot...
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Are Riders Getting Too Fat To Ride Their Horses Safely?

by Morgan M.

Posted over 5 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Rider's Weight and Horseriding - Are horses carrying too much weight? Alarming numbers of the U.S. human population are now deemed either seriously overweight or obese. Research indicates that around 76% men and 65% women in the U.S. are overweight...
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Caring For Your Senior Horse

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Tip for Caring For Your Senior Horse will help you ensure your horse lives a longer, happier and healthier life.
Green (Reduced Risk) Pest Control: Integrated Pest Management

by Jessica S

Posted over 5 years ago

Jessica Starcevich's Blog

How Pest Control Companies are Using Lower Toxicity/Greener Pest Control Management Unfortunately, regardless of where you live or work, you will probably encounter structural pests such as termites, cockroaches, ants, rats, mice or other pests. At...
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Why Fly control is a Must for Farrier Safety.

by Jessica S

Posted over 5 years ago

Jessica Starcevich's Blog

Why your farrier will thank you for getting rid of flies! When it comes to pest control, horse owners need to know and understand their enemies; knowing the times of day/year and areas (both geographical and on the horse’s body) where a pest...
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Coping with Recurrent Airway Obstruction

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Recurrent Airway Obstruction (otherwise known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)) is an equine respiratory condition which causes the narrowing of the horse’s airways, making it harder for him to breathe. Coping with Recurrent Airway Obstruction...
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Back to Basics: Horse Nutrition – Part 2

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Back to Basics: Horse Nutrition – Part 2 In Part 2 of "Back to Basics Horse Nutrition," we will now look at vitamins and minerals! Our new Spalding Series will give you an overview of which vitamins and minerals are vital to your horse's...
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Honoring Equestrian Headgear On International Helmet Awareness Day

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Honoring Equestrian Headgear On International Helmet Awareness Day July 12 signifies the yearly event of International Helmet Awareness Day. This important campaign, launched by Riders4Helmets and promoted throughout the USA, Australia...
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Basics of Bandaging for Horses

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Basics of Bandaging Horses’ legs are precious. The blood supply to these delicate limbs lies close to the surface, so it is little wonder that we want to ensure the legs are protected from knocks and strain. Bandaging is a great...
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Spalding’s Guide to Horse Breeds – Warmbloods

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Spalding’s Guide to Horse Breeds – Warmbloods The term Warmblood, is meant to indicate horses descended from a strategic combination of cold blooded (Draft Horse types) and hot blooded imports (Thoroughbreds, Arabians...
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Coping With Equine Emergencies

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Coping With Equine Emergencies Small wounds, cuts and grazes are common minor injuries among horses. However, if you are in the unfortunate position of having a seriously injured horse, knowing how to approach the problem and administer...
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Spalding’s Guide to Horse Breeds: Arabian

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Spalding’s Guide to Horse Breeds: Arabian The Arabian horse – often referred to as “the Arab” – is one of the best-loved horses of the rich and royal and now one of the most popular breeds in America....
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Horse Training for the Brave at Heart: Beating Bucking*

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Horse Training for the Brave at Heart: Beating Bucking* As a rider, you must plan for a wide range of scenarios. You must relentlessly work on your balance and posture, your relationship with the horse and maintaining rhythm through a...
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Coping with the Loss of your Horse

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Coping with the Loss of your Horse Owning a horse is an amazing privilege: you become part of a relationship unlike any other. As you and your horse become bonded, you will find yourself entrusted with a companion worthy of passionate...
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Mares vs. Geldings: A Light Hearted Look at the Battle of the Sexes.

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Mares vs. Geldings: A Light Hearted Look at the Battle of the Sexes. Nothing gets the conversation going like the subject of Mares vs. Geldings. To non-horse people, the fact that there are gender issues within the equine breed must seem...
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Understanding Stallion Behavior

by Morgan M.

Posted over 6 years ago

Morgan Murphy's Blog

Morgan Murphy Understanding Stallion Behavior If you have been around horses for any length of time, you've probably heard stories about dealing with stallions. Many horse show organizations have specific rules about the minimum acceptable age...
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