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Bar Bar A Horsedrinker Buck Strayhorn

March 14, 2017 by John Leave a Comment

Buck Strayhorn and the Bar Bar A Horsedrinker

Have you heard of the Bar Bar A Horsedrinker? While it’s been a wet winter here, it’s been a terribly cold winter in many parts of the country. Yes, we’ve had to deal with muddy stalls, but we haven’t had to deal with frozen water pipes or icy water troughs. In rambling through the world wide web, I came across the Bar Bar A Horsedrinker and it got me to thinking how good we have it most of the time here in California.

The Bar Bar A Horsedrinker has a cool design that allows livestock to drink, then drains the water away. The result is cooler water in the blazing hot summer months and no frozen tanks or water lines and warmer water in the winter months. As the rest of the country starts to thaw out, I thought you might want to check this out. I contacted the makers of the Bar Bar A Horsedrinker, who then connected me with Buck Strayhorn, horsemen, trainer, and spokesman for the company. Buck was kind enough to talk with me from his home in Northern Utah.

Links Heard in the Show

Bar Bar A Horsedrinker website

Bar Bar A Facebook Page

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Your Horse’s Feet Builds Trust

February 17, 2017 by John Leave a Comment

Working with Your Horse’s Feet

Here’s a quick tip when working with your horse’s feet.

Do you pick your horses hooves before you ride or as part of the grooming process? Do you do each foot in the same order? Does your horse offer you his feet?

Try this for a week or two. Each time you ask your horse to pick up his feet, start with the same foot. I like the front off-side (right front) for some reason. I tap on the back of the fetlock three times, then pick up the foot. After cleaning, I set it right back down. Then, I move to the right rear, again tapping three times on the back of the fetlock. I repeat the process on the left rear, then the left front.

My horse now picks up her feet right after the tap. As I move around her, she shifts her weight getting ready to lift the next foot. By the time I get to the left front, it is usually off the ground. Then, when I’m finished I’m in good position to do a cinch check (if she’s saddled and we are going riding).

You will find that working on your horse’s feet builds confidence and respect between you and your horse. Your horse’s feet are essential to his survival. When you get him to offer you them, he demonstrates trust and willingness. Build on those characteristics and your relationship will really blossom.

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Equine Dentistry

June 21, 2015 by John 2 Comments

Equine Dentistry with Dr. Tolley

As part of a recent client education series Dr. John Tolley of Bakersfield large Animal Veterinary Hospital gave a talk on equine dentistry. There was a slide presentation by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) that went along with the talk. While the slides did enhance the talk, the information on equine dentistry is still valuable as stand alone audio. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that we pick up information a little at a time. There is a lot of info contained in this talk to enhance your knowledge of what is going on in your horse’s mouth. The basics are covered. Equine dentistry can be confusing, but Dr. Tolley offers very clear explanations of teeth growth, problems, and preventive measures. Dr. Tolley also describes signs you can look for to know if your horse is in need of equine dentistry.

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