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What are Horse Chestnuts and Ergots? | Horse Anatomy.
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What are Horse Chestnuts and Ergots? | Horse Anatomy.

ByGraham Skinner September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Good day once again! Today, we’re continuing our chat about two fascinating (and often overlooked) features on your horse: horse chestnuts and ergots. The Mystery…

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An Introduction to the Horse Stifle
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An Introduction to the Horse Stifle

ByGraham Skinner September 15, 2024

Good day, everyone! Today, we’re looking at a very important but often overlooked part of the horse’s anatomy—the stifle. Now, if you’re just getting to…

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An Introduction to Horse Anatomy
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An Introduction to Horse Anatomy

ByGraham Skinner September 15, 2024December 21, 2024

Alright folks, let’s have a good chat about equine anatomy today. Now, anatomy and physiology it might seem a wee bit daunting at first, but…

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Horse therapy
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Horse therapy

ByCatriona Boxall August 23, 2024September 11, 2024

What role do horses play in mental health? If you ask us, horses can make us feel calm in a hectic world, keep us grounded…

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How much is a Pony?
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How much is a Pony?

ByGraham Skinner July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

How much is a pony? £25 in British Slang, but how much would a real one cost?

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Clarkson’s Farm Sheep – Valais Blacknose
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Clarkson’s Farm Sheep – Valais Blacknose

ByGraham Skinner July 19, 2024July 23, 2024

Rumour has it that the next additon the Clarksons farm will be the Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep after Lisa Hogan was spotted with some on…

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The Konik – Learn about the small horses from Poland
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The Konik – Learn about the small horses from Poland

ByGraham Skinner June 11, 2024September 11, 2024

In the latest instalment of Strathorn’s Out and About series, Konik horses! We stumbled upon an intriguing sight in the Netherlands. A herd of sturdy, primitive-looking horses….

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Livgardet Swedish Army Horses: Guardians of Tradition and Strength
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Livgardet Swedish Army Horses: Guardians of Tradition and Strength

ByRebecca Fraser June 11, 2024September 11, 2024

For centuries, horses have been an integral part of Sweden’s military tradition. Their roles have evolved from warfront heroes to ceremonial icons. The Lifeguard’s Cavalry…

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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth -Popular horse sayings
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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth -Popular horse sayings

ByGraham Skinner May 20, 2024December 14, 2024

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. We have all heard it said, and at it most basic it means “you should be grateful…

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Bonnie Scotland the horse
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Bonnie Scotland the horse

ByGraham Skinner May 19, 2024December 14, 2024

“He was a blood bay, black-legged horse without a spot of white on him except for a star on his forehead, the richest-colored bay we…

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Blue Roan Horses – Can a horse be blue?
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Blue Roan Horses – Can a horse be blue?

ByGraham Skinner April 26, 2024December 14, 2024

Can a horse be blue? what gives them their blue colour? Blue horses explained by Strathorn farm

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Happy Hacking Horses: A Guide To Great Hacking
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Happy Hacking Horses: A Guide To Great Hacking

ByGraham Skinner April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

You’re in the saddle with the sun on your face and a calming breeze at your back. You’re surrounded by greenery and birdsong. You feel…

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