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Guest blog HOPE for Horses: what are we doing?
Heady title of this blog huh? I agree, but it should perhaps be discussed at some point. Because, what are we doing in horse country? 4...

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HOPE for Horses: Training with a traumatized horse.
Sometimes you buy/receive a horse of which you already know that it comes with some baggage. And sometimes a horse comes into your life...

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# HOPE for Horses: Respect always pays back
So, "the suffering caused by fireworks" is behind us for a while. No matter how well you prepare your horses, it's not their favorite...

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The introverts, it's not about what you see!
*Written from personal experience by Marjolijn.* "People often say "What a calm horse you have", "She doesn't seem to startle easily",...

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3 days ago3 min read
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How to prevent stomach ulcers in sport horses?
Unfortunately, many horses suffer from stomach ulcers. This problem occurs in recreational horses, but many sport horses also experience...

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Should a sports horse be kept differently than a recreational horse?
Regularly the question arises whether a certain advice also applies to a sports horse. Because a sports horse is different, right? Or...

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Why we do not have supplements for heat cycles in our assortment
Mares and heat cycles, some have no problems with it while others may struggle with it extensively. It is common for us to receive...

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Guest blog Miranda Hoogenberg from HOPE for Horses: from HARD to HEART
Having and training a (young) horse can be so much fun, if you have the right horse... or the right help with training..... but........

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Is rearing the best place for foals to grow up?
Most foals go to a special place for rearing after weaning. Here they usually spend about two to two and a half years. But does a foal...

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3 days ago4 min read
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Can a horse unlearn a stable vice?
Stable vices arise from stress. A stressed horse will exhibit stereotypic behavior more often than a horse that is comfortable in its own...

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Fireworks! Nine tips for a stress-free New Year's Eve for your horse
The end of the year is approaching and in many places in the country that means: fireworks! This can cause stress, for horses and their...

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Natural horse keeping is the goal, but look at your horse!
Our goal is to bring horses closer to nature. Therefore, our aim is that horses are kept as naturally as possible. Of course, it is...

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3 days ago3 min read
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Why a retirement horse also needs to keep moving
Many people are familiar with the saying "use it or lose it", but you only truly understand the meaning when you have been inactive for a...

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3 days ago2 min read
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Is your horse acting normal?
Do you ever observe your horse in the pasture, paddock, or in the stable? What do you look for? And what stands out to you? Do you know...

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Many changes of horses in the herd cause stress and reduced immunity!
Horses in a boarding stable don't always have it easy. Turnover in boarding stables is generally higher than in private ownership. And as...

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Guest blog Growth Factory: Using a horse as a therapy horse? Is that weird?
Using a horse for the learning goals of your client? Is that strange, airy-fairy, or actually just day-care instead of working concretely...

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Do you know if your horse is in pain?
If only they could talk" is something that horse owners often say to each other. Because sometimes there is something wrong with your...

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How do you prevent mental overload in a young horse in training?
When a horse comes out of rearing and starts working, it brings a lot of changes. Not only because suddenly everything is expected of...

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3 days ago4 min read
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How to prevent box walking in your horse?
In the winter period, many horses are back in the stables. The pastures/paddocks are too wet to keep horses outside all the time, but it...

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6 causes why horses lick sand
Mainly in the winter you see more horses licking sand. The shortage of the mineral silicon is one of the most common causes, but of...

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