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Ranger Suffers A Torn Muscle
Ranger Suffers A Torn Muscle
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One morning before sunrise when nocturnal darkness had just begun to dissipate the skies, barely enough for the eye to see slightly, but not well, I went out to bring the horses in from night turnout. Figures could be perceived, but details eluded th...
By Katharine MacCornack
Washing Horse Blankets
Washing Horse Blankets
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For owners of multiple horses, or even one, blanket washing and repair may prove costly, not to mention a dirty business. Some people who do repairs will only accept clean blankets while others will wash and repair grimy ones. Some will pick up and d...
By Katharine MacCornack
How I Prep For All-Day Trail Riding
How I Prep For All-Day Trail Riding
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With stay at home orders in Indiana lifting, it’s time to hit some trails, while maintaining proper social distance, of course. My family and I were able to take our first long ride of 2020 over Memorial Day weekend. We rode for about 7 hours a...
By Sally Petty
How Best to Integrate a New Horse into Herd
How Best to Integrate a New Horse into Herd
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The best day and the most stressful day can be one and the same when you bring your new horse home. How do we introduce a new horse into an established herd, or even just to one other? It seems not to matter if you have a herd of one or five livi...
By Tanya Buck
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What is a Kentucky Mountain Horse?
The Kentucky Mountain Horse is a type of horse that originated in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. It is known for its agility, strength and smooth gait. They are also easy to train and highly intelligent, making them ideal mounts for both novice and experienced riders alike. Kentucky Mountain Horses come in a variety of colors and may have white markings on their legs and faces. They are strong-willed yet friendly creatures that make great family horses as well as talented show horses.
What Kentucky Mountain Horse?
The Kentucky Mountain Horse is a true American original! It's considered one of the oldest breeds in North America, recognized for its unique combination of strength and size. A Kentucky Mountain Horse stands between 14 to 15 hands (56-60 inches) high and weighs between 900-1200 lbs. Their feet are large and hooves are rounded, well suited for their natural mountain habitat in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. They have a sturdy build with broad chest, short back, well-defined withers, strong legs and deep quarters making them excellent trail horses. The breed is known for being surefooted over rugged terrain as they’re able to navigate rocky trails with ease. Mountain Horses come in all colors such as duns, palominos, roans, blacks & bays. They also possess an ideal temperament; bold yet gentle; willing workers but not easily scared or bullied by any rider allowing them to take riders through difficult terrains that even some stronger breeds would struggle with . Therefore these majestic animals find success not only on the trails but also in show rings around the world!