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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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Horses Do Not Fear Predators

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 9 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 HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 6 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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The Introduction To Pat Parelli - A New Look at Same Old Methods

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 6 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

Dr. Robert M. Miller discovered Pat Parelli at Bishop Mule Days when he was not yet 26 years of age. Dr. Miller recalls witnessing a young man loudly explaining to a small group of perhaps a dozen people how he was going to mount a mule colt and ride...
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Customer Spotlight Kathy and Her Oxen 4!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 5 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

"We and they love your Fly Predators. No annoying flies around the manure in the barn or even in our house." says happy Fly Predator customer Kathy S. Kathy cares for her big and beautiful oxen Dale, Max, Jake, and Chip by using Fly Predators...
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Riding Boots

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 4 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

In 1949 my father gave me a Christmas present; a pair of kangaroo cowboy boots. They were handsome but a size too large. No matter! I only used them for riding. One day I was practicing calf roping. I threw a bad loop, began to dismount prematurely...
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Fly Predator Humor

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 3 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

Ever since I became a regular user of Spalding Labs’ Fly Predators, over 40 years ago, I have recommended them for fly control to my clients, my neighbors and my seminar audiences. Invariably, those who heed my advice are satisfied with the results...
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More Horse Calls

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I am a compulsive reader. Always have been. I keep a book in each bathroom, next to my bed, on the dinner table, in my car, several where I watch TV (I read during commercials), and I even carry my own books or periodical journals to my doctor’s...
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Fred Stone

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

Fred Stone, the world’s foremost painter of horses, has been a client, neighbor and friend for half a century. Fred’s paintings, mostly, but not exclusively, are of Thoroughbred racehorses. Living in a modest rural home as long as I have...
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Still Have Too Many Flies AND Four Most Likely Reasons You Might!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 5 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

If you’re not absolutely delighted with the effectiveness of your Fly Predators this season reach out at 800-737-2753. Now is the time to make adjustments to your Fly Predator program to get it working as it should. Spalding Labs agents have years...
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Riding with Feel: What is Connection?

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 5 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Anyone who has ever felt a horse with completely optimized thoroughness in his back will never forget it. I refer to it as floating, doing nothing and just enjoying the rides’ subsequent carriage. However you choose to describe it, this is a feeling...
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How to Teach Horses (or other Equines) to Enjoy Dentistry

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 3 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I have had several people ask me how I am able to teach horses or other equines, to allow dentistry (teeth “floating”) without resistance, using no means of restraint such as a twitch, or sedation or tranquilization. I will explain. You will...
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The Importance of Hoof Care

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

One of the things that I have noticed horse owners to be the most negligent about is foot care. Proper and regular care of the feet is an essential part of good horse care. Now, that does not necessarily mean shoeing. Many horses are not worked enough...
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The Visiting Horseman

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I heard you ring, come in my friend! I was watching TV news, The price of gold, the rioting, and politicians' views. There's been another murder, a plane crash, an earthquake, too. Come in and watch this rocket launch, It's been long since...
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We Are Thankful For...

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Spalding Labs is family owned and operated AND filled with terrific, animal-loving, and long standing team members! Our team is thankful for you ! I asked for submissions of what some of us are thankful for on a personal level and received some lovely...
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5 Stable Tips For April's Earth Day

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 3 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Earth Day is in April! Being a horse lover, and many of us lovers of the outdoors in general, we know how much our horse sports can impact our environment. If your horse isn’t grazing 23 hours a day, and I don’t know any of my horse friends...
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship on The Horse Show with Rick Lamb

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Learn about natural horsemanship in this classic episode with the legendary show horse Rick Lamb. Natural horsemanship is a way of working and playing with horses that uses their nature rather than fighting it. The Parelli’s use a step-by-step approach...
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Feed Can Be Fatal

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

During my practice career I treated countless hundreds, perhaps thousands of horses for colic (acute gastric or intestinal pain). Most survived, but many died. A majority was due to human error. The caretakers made avoidable mistakes. Similar errors...
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5+ Amazing Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

It's down to the wire for your gift giving list! This is it! Here’s 5+ terrific gift ideas for all the horsey lovers (and horses) on your list! 1. Duh!.. Give the gift that keeps on giving to everyone at the stable! Give the gift of...
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Racetrack Injuries

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

Recently there has been increased interest in the injuries, including fractures that occur at our racetracks. This has agitated many people and caused some to campaign against the sport. Those who are concerned about the problem, and frankly, all persons...
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Your horse, your equipment, and yourself. A Wellness Day!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Are your competitions canceled and scheduled group trail rides out for a while? Why not take care of your best horsey friend, your equipment, and YOU TOO during this downtime with a little equestrian inspired spa day! Your Horse: Wash your horse with...
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Why Many People Pick the Wrong Horse

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

The largest group of horse owners in the U.S.A. ride purely for recreation. For pleasure. For the relationship with the horse. To enjoy the out of doors activity. The people involved in the competitive riding disciplines (Western, English, Dressage...
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My First Impression of Fly Predators

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I opened my practice in rural California in 1958, hoping to establish a group practice. By the end of the first decade I had two practice partners, Dr. Bob Kind and Dr. Larry Dresher, both Kansas State University graduates. It was July, and I was on...
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A Good Time to Ride

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

It is March 28, 2020. There is never a time without problems. That’s life. However, some of our primary problems are unique. Certainly the Corona Virus has created a national emergency, and our responses to that emergency are unlike those our nation...
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The Urban Mentality

by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Posted over 2 years ago

Dr. Robert Miller's Articles

I read, recently, that 90% of the population of the U.S.A. now lives in large cities. How different from the first half of this nation’s history, when a majority of the inhabitants lived in a rural environment, either on farms, or in small communities...
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Ready? Set? Shed! 4 Steps To Horse Shedding

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

HorseGirl Blog

Thank goodness winter is ALMOST over! As the days grow longer our horses are going to start shedding. Here's my four favorite best practices to help shed your horse of his or her wintery thick coat! Start leaving the barn lights on and extra...
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