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As a new blogger myself, I am drawn to blogs written by other people in which I share similar interests with :)

Meet Leslie Wylie.  She has lots to say!

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Interested in what’s going on at the Green Barn?  Follow the link to November’s updates!

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That is the question!

It’s getting to be about that time… blanket time.

I’ve been in barns where nobody wears a blanket… EVER…!! “they’re horses!  ummm, hello? they’re used to the weather!!!”

…and i’ve been in barns where we have bunches of blankets… i.e.

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I’m pleased to announce an exciting new addition to the Green Barn!

drumroll………

Meet “Air.”

Air, who is a 9 y.o. Trakehner gelding, graced us with his magnificent presence yesterday…

…all 17.2 hh of him!

I’m thinking he could leap right over my car if he truly wanted to… lol!

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I have always been a firm believer in the benefits of massage therapy for MYSELF… oh yes… but for my horse…?

Yes!

Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the therapeutic application of hands-on massage techniques for the purpose of increasing circulation, relaxing muscle spasms, relieving tension, enhancing muscle tone, and increasing range of motion in horses.

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Colic in horses is an umbrella term which specifically refers to “abdominal pain,” more specifically an obstruction or twist within the GI system…

…and if you look at the picture, there is quite a bit of GI system to get twisted!

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Quick video of Becky’s (TB mare) first time on the lunge line… we don’t really have much info on Becky’s past, but we’re attempting to see if/how trained she is… can she be ridden, etc?  Check out the video… she’s looking pretty good so far!  

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It doesn’t take a genius to tell when a horse is downright angry… his ears are pinned, nostrils flared, eyes wide and crazy… just basically looks like he’s about to trample you, and just might!

But just the other day my husband asked me “why is Serenade standing like that?… Continue Reading

A little bit of preparation and a LOT of stress goes into introducing new horses to an already-established herd.  Just like the new kid at school, many thoughts are present… “will they like me? …accept me? …try to eat me?”  The answer is maybe – to all of the above!

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Answer… BOTH!

I have witnessed, first hand, many horse adoptions that have had EXTREMELY happy endings on both ends!  Retired racehorse with ribs showing and anxiety issues meets young lady with enough love to put 200 lbs on her :)  Grandpa Grey TB meets little girl whose whole world is now wrapped up in those 4 legs…  In fact, there are people out there who specialize in this very thing, placing horses in the loving hands of people who are able to and will do everything in their power to care for them.  

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…to have a friend who’s so ridiculously talented.

A HUGE thank you to Elizabeth Priddy of priddysweet.com for taking these breathtaking photos of The Green Barn and the horses who call it home!

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If you’re anything like me, you could never place a dollar value on your horse… are you kidding me?  She’s like a member of my family!  But it is important to be knowledgeable when it comes to horse prices, especially if you’re in the market to purchase one.  

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Interested in what’s new at The Green Barn?  Check out TGB’s October Newsletter for more info!

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The WEG starts today!!

Held every 4 years, the World Equestrian Games (WEG) is the ultimate in equestrian competition.  Combining the disciplines of jumpingdressageeventingdrivingendurance and vaulting all in one place, the 2010 Games are being held for the very first time on US soil.  

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Caring for 9 horses on a 25 acre farm day in and day out or getting the sign to hang straight?  LOL!

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