Three Runs Plantation

12/30/2019

Horses love a good roll in the dirt. The maneuver, however, can be problematic. Read this article from EQUUS to learn why some horses have a tough time getting to their feet again >> http://bit.ly/physiology-of-rolling

12/19/2019

What parasites to worry about and what deworming products work best for late fall and winter >> http://bit.ly/equine-dewormer-winter

12/12/2019

"Whether your horse has a confirmed problematic change or has never done the changes in his life, the most important factor in producing ones that are consistent and clean is the quality of the canter. The canter that leads to clean changes is tidy and crisp, not one that’s like two men in a horse costume."

In this Dressage Today article, Grand Prix dressage rider Lauren Sprieser shares three exercises to help horses who struggle with flying changes.

Grand Prix dressage rider Lauren Sprieser shares three exercises to retrain a horse who’s having problems with flying lead changes.

12/05/2019

#𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨𝙏𝙞𝙥 - Winter Blanket Care
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We’ll explain how you can maintain your horse’s wardrobe with confidence and preserve it for years to come >> http://bit.ly/horse-blanket-care

12/04/2019

If you have a young horse, keep this in mind when you come across a scary object or spooky part of the arena:
"Go on a circle until you get your working trot established, you get the frame established, you get the horse really working for you before you asked him to go by things that are going to disturb him." —Catherine Haddad

Watch this free video to learn more from Catherine about working with young horses >>

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11/19/2019

How to put your horse on the bit in 3 seconds:

Dressage trainer and competitor Jane Savoie teaches you her simple, no-miss system to help you put your horse on the bit and make all your riding more pleasurable.

11/14/2019

Proper vaccination and good biosecurity will help your entire horse herd stay healthier.

11/07/2019

“Positive whinnies start with a lower frequency than negative whinnies. These whinnies are also much shorter than negative whinnies."

Read more about what researchers know about equine vocalizations in this article from Equus Magazine >>

Researchers have identified the emotions conveyed by specific types of equine vocalizations.

11/02/2019

"The horse’s digestive system is designed for a diet of high-fiber forage eaten in relatively small amounts throughout the day. In other words, grazing. But many modern competition horses live in stalls and are fed just two to three times per day, often on diets with high levels of starchy grains. Past research has shown that these practices play a role in the increased number of gastric ulcers seen in today’s performance horses."

Researchers found that automatic feeders could remedy this problem >> http://bit.ly/frequent-feeding

10/31/2019

Confused by all the joint supplements out there? Here are the most common ingredients, what they do and the recommended levels.

10/31/2019

Try a new horse sport! 🐎
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Here are six unusual horse sports for you to try >>

Looking for fun things to do with your horse? Any of these unusual horse sports will improve your horsemanship and increase the pleasure of your riding.

10/26/2019

Learn what the nine steps are to a proper saddle fit.