Arenas
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Footing Science for Horses
July 01, 2012
The field of footing science involves understanding how different kinds of footing affect equine health.... Read More
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London Olympics 2012: In the Shadow of Kings
February 01, 2012
The equestrian portion of the London Olympic Games will play out against a backdrop of history and royalty.... Read More
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Managing Barns and Buildings During the Winter
February 01, 2011
Freezing temperatures can lead to problems for the horse owner: frozen pipes, slippery conditions, etc. ... Read More
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Watch for Snow Accumulation on Barn, Arena Roofs
December 30, 2009
Horse owners should monitor the snow load situation on their barns and take appropriate action.... Read More
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Choose Arena Footing
December 16, 2009
Carol Verbeeck gives objective information on materials used in arenas and helps you sift through options.... Read More
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Ventilation: Go With the Flow
August 01, 2009
Ventilating your equine facilities is critically important for your horses' and your own health and well-being. Taking advantage of natural ventilation is the best way to design your facility for long-term comfort.... Read More
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Readers Comment on Riding Surfaces
May 15, 2009
More than 1,250 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What kind of footing does your riding are... Read More
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Heavy Snow Causes Problems for Horse Owners
December 30, 2008
After experiencing her area's worst snowstorm since 1968, Beth Sandland of Sandy, Ore., was unable to visit her boarded horses for three weeks. However, other horse owners have had to deal with a more serious side effect of winter weather:... Read More
Article
Toning Up Rings
May 01, 2006
If your indoor or outdoor arena is less than you hoped it would be, join the club. ... Read More
Article
Arena Dust and Human Health
February 08, 2006
Respiratory health in horses is often a concern, and we work tirelessly to control dust in our horses' working and living environments. Ironically, we give little regard to our own respiratory health in and around the barn. It has long been know... Read More
Article
Safe at Work
February 01, 2004
Whether riding a reining pattern or jumping a Grand Prix course, the arena is one of the oldest established venues where equine performance is trained and measured. Arena competitions date back to the times when horse-drawn chariots dashed wildly... Read More
Article
Housing Your Horse
October 05, 2001
In the back of your mind somewhere there lurks a Dream Barn. Go on, admit it. You've planned it down to the last luxurious detail--from the Olympic-sized riding arena (with the climate-impervious perfect footing) right down to the automatic fly... Read More
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Footing and Horse Performance
May 01, 2000
The type of footing on which a horse performs strongly influences whether the animal has a long and productive career, or whether it has that career cut short because of unsoundness or injury. Footing also influences how well the horse performs.... Read More
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