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Jody Webb
The Truth About Tansy

The Truth About Tansy

Nothing sends fear into the heart of a horse owner like seeing Tansy out in the field! Tansy has been rumored to kill horses, so the sight of just one plant will send many horse owners into a tizzy! As an herbalist, I felt it was time to take a step back and look at Tansy as any other herb. Some are good, some are good only in small doses, and some should be respected and avoided. I’ve heard the argument in our area about whether we have Tansy growing in our fields or whether we have ragwort growing in...

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Jody Webb
The Smile of a Horse

The Smile of a Horse

Does your horse smile? Have you ever thought about a horse smiling? I’ve got to admit I didn’t think about it for a good amount of time that I owned horses. Whoever thinks of a horse smiling anyway? But its true, a horse can have a smile. And sadly, they can also frown. Trainers talk often about the “willingness” of the horse. We can train willingness into them with positive (and sometimes negative) discipline. I once heard a child psychologist say “In order to raise a child right, you must praise twice as much as you correct”. Children and horses...

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Jody Webb
SHINE Comes from the Inside OUT!

SHINE Comes from the Inside OUT!

Horse products are great, aren’t they? We can clean, shine, heal, dress up, shave off and just about anything you can think of with a horse product for sale out there. But let’s face it, even with all the products out there, the best way to get a shine on a horse is from the inside out! As with humans, nutrition is what makes the body healthy. With that comes recognizing what is healthy and what is not. Let's be honest here, most feeds on the market are made with minimal nutrition and are full of fillers and items that...

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