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Cowboy Boot Leather: Types, Care, and Buying Guide

Cowboy boots aren’t just footwear; they embody a rugged spirit and timeless style. Choosing the right leather impacts your boots’ look, feel, and durability. This guide covers the types of leather for cowboy boots—both common and exotic—offering insights into their characteristics and practical care tips. Types of Common Cowboy Boot Leathers Full-grain leather is highly …

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Daily Horse Grooming Routines to Detect Health Issues Early

Daily horse grooming is essential for maintaining health and catching early signs of issues—a lesson I’ve learned in 20 years of owning and training Thoroughbred racehorses. Working closely with equine veterinarians, I’ve crafted a routine that emphasizes health monitoring through grooming. This guide will help you do the same, regardless of whether you own Thoroughbreds, …

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Essential Lameness Prevention Tips: Keep Your Horse Sound

Lameness prevention is a common challenge for horse owners, impacting both a horse’s performance and overall well-being. As a long-time horse owner with several Thoroughbreds in training, I’ve encountered a range of lameness issues, from stifle problems to bowed tendons and suspensory ligament injuries. Through years of managing these conditions and collaborating with skilled veterinarians …

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Horse Lameness Explained: Key Causes and Treatment Options

Lameness in horses—also known as horse movement issues or equine gait issues—can affect much more than just physical movement; it impacts their comfort, overall well-being, and performance. Understanding the root causes, identifying signs early, and knowing the diagnostic and treatment options help horse owners proactively manage these issues and ensure minor problems don’t become major …

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Equine Nutrition Guide: Key to Joint Health and Soundness

Equine nutrition is foundational for maintaining your horse’s soundness and peak performance. While genetics and conformation are factors, balanced nutrition is crucial in building strong bones, supporting joint health, and maintaining resilient hooves. This guide dives into the key nutrients and feeding practices that support soundness, particularly for performance horses and those with conformation challenges. …

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