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January 15, 2018
10 Reasons to Own Your Own Horse
It’s true! After years of begging, pleading, and crying I am buying a horse. Those of you who have been following my Confessions of a Timid Rider series, you know that horse ownership has always been my goal. It’s easy to blame by husband or finances, but the truth is that I wasn’t ready […]
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January 12, 2018
The Essential Oil Element: Lavender
Lavender, The Best Essential Oil for Beginners In my first Essential Oil Element series on Bridle & Bone, I am focusing on lavender. Widely considered to be the most popular of all essential oils, it is often a person’s first foray into aromatherapy. The use of lavender has been documented for over 2500 years. […]
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January 10, 2018
Taking a Step Back
Confession of a Timid Rider: I’m embarrassed to admit that I feel like I’ve taken a step backward in my riding. In August I had a bad fall off Delight. It resulted in bruised/ broken ribs and a bruised lung and about a month before I felt some semblance of myself again physically. […]
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January 8, 2018
Bridle & Bone, 2018 Pet Blogger Challenge
Now that 2017 has come to a close, it’s time to look forward to 2018 and what I would like to do with Bridle & Bone. By happy accident, I encountered the 2018 Pet Blogger Challenge hosted by Go Pet Friendly. I hope you enjoy reading this and learn a little more about me […]
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January 5, 2018
Natural Pain Relief Products for Dogs
Many of us are increasingly turning to natural approaches for pet health. In our practice we see many animals as a result of pain from arthritis or cancer and as such clients are often searching for natural pain relief for their dogs. Pain may come from a variety of places, but can be relieved […]
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January 2, 2018
Misconceptions of Equine Sports Massage
It’s no secret that owning a horse is expensive. The question I pose is this? What is the most basic of care your horse should receive to be it’s healthiest? Do you consider sports massage part of your animal’s regular wellness plan? We all know that many horse owners would eat Ramen noodles so their […]
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December 29, 2017
Guest Post: 5 Steps to Prevent Cancer in Dogs
As dog-parents, the word cancer is perhaps, one which we dread the most. We love our fur babies and want them to have a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, the risk of cancer in dogs has increased rapidly over the passage of time. Just recently my friend’s dog got diagnosed with cancer and, I kept […]
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December 24, 2017
Blogging: The First Year in Retrospect
I feel nostalgic as December comes to a close. So ends my first full year as an equestrian and canine blogger, and with it my “newbie” status. This is my contribution to the December Equestrian Blog Hop, Year in Retrospect. I have learned many things over these 12 months and made a […]
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December 22, 2017
10 Best Health & Wellness Posts of 2017
Bridle & Bone began as a way to address the natural health and wellness for horses and dogs we see in our practice at Bridle & Bone Wellness. Our bodies, and those of our animals, respond best when we address the root cause of a problem. It wasn’t until the mid- to late-18th century that […]
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December 18, 2017
Keeping Your Horse Calm Naturally During Stall Rest
Stall rest is not something equestrians ever want for their horse. Horses do best, physically and emotionally, when constantly moving. So the prospect of weeks or even months in a 12×12 stall is enough to cause us stress as well. The trick is keeping our horse calm during stall rest. *This post contains both […]
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