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Advice
To Blanket or Not to Blanket
On January 20, 2019 by Erika EckstromWhy do some horses wear blankets and others don’t?! Well, some are chunky fluffers and their owners have decided they are not necessary. The fluffy hair in their coat is very insulating so long as the hair is allowed to stand up. A horse’s winter coat is also naturally greasy, which helps it repel snow,
Trivia
On Horse or On Foot?
On January 7, 2019 by Erika EckstromA group of us were recently posed the question: Is it harder to run or ride 1000km? Backstory of Man vs. Horse Argument The original “Man versus Horse Marathon” is an annual race of 35km (just over 22 miles) where runners compete against riders on horseback. The race — a shorter distance than an official