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Educational Articles

 Horse Trailer Safety

Draft Horse Breeds and Descriptions

Draft Horse Nutrition

Draft Horse Nutrition by Dr. Beth Valentine

Young Draft Horse Nutrition by Dr. Beth Valentine

Harness

Balanced Draught: Harnessing for comfort and efficiency

Treat Your Harness with TLC by Mari Lintin
(how to keep your draft horse and driving horse harness in tiptop shape)

Harness: Leather vs. Synthetic by Mari Lintin
(a comparative look at leather, nylon and bio harness)

D-Ring Harness by Valvert Lucius Fox
(why the New England D-ring harness is the best harness you'll ever use)

D-Ring: Different but Not Difficult by Valvert Lucius Fox
(how to fit and adjust the New England D-ring harness)

Estimate Your Horse's Weight by Mari Lintin
(ensure a proper fit when ordering harness)

Tack

Fitting a Donkey or Mule Halter by Leah Patton
(why a horse halter won't fit your mule or donkey)

Collars, Hames and Sore Shoulders by Carol Hershman
(how to avoid sore shoulders in your work horse)

Bit Acceptance by Sophia Sarember
(do different bits have different tastes to your horse or mule?)

Jingle Bells by Valvert Lucius Fox
(how to apply 6 styles of sleigh bells and harness bells)