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Teaching Takeaways Heritage Oaks Part two

I wish I could put a definitive number on it. That would be easier when I talk to owners. The truth is the answer varies horse to horse....

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Well Texas is getting ready to be rocked by winter. 70 tomorrow and 14 for a low Sunday with 48hrs below freezing.

A day late

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If your horse doesn't improve how they use their body, your hoof care provider is limited to how much improvement they can make on the feet.

Take time to groom your horse. Get an in depth feel of what your horse's coat and muscles feel like. Pay attention if your horse gets agitated with grooming in a particular area. They may be sore. Feel if there are tight muscles in one area of their body. Use your rubber curry or scratchy brushes to stimulate the skin and fascia. Pay attention to temperature. Are there warm areas? Are there cool areas? This could indicate inflammation or restrictions. When cleaning feet, ar

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Teaching Takeaways Heritage Oaks Part 1

Let it go...

When you don't have a lot of time to work your horse, put work in their everyday routine. Most horses have a consistent path they travel. Through a gate, through a stall door, through and entrance to a wooded area. Find the areas that you horse travels and can't easily avoid the path. Put 4-6 ground poles on that path. This will encourage your horse to lift and flex their joints in their everyday routine.

December Master Zoom Recording

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Teaching Takeaways Green Trees Farm Part Two

If you do not have a good connection with your horse on the ground, do not expect to have a good connection in the saddle.

A day late. I got tired before I finished

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Monthly Master Zoom 12/21/23 7pm cst