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9 Fly Control Strategies for Your Barn
Does it seem like flies are taking over your barn? Don’t fret…check out our fly control strategies for your barn. We will cover manure management, fly parasites, feed through products, fly traps and tapes, premise sprays, fly sprays, fly masks and sheets, fans, and housekeeping, so you can find the right strategy for your barn.
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Water Training: Boyd Martin Eventing Builds Pond for Therapy and Conditioning
Using water training to help horses increase their fitness level or rehab from an injury isn't new. However, this past spring with horse sports locked down to COVID-19 and sidelined with an injury, Olympic event rider Boyd Martin decided to construct a conditioning pool on his own property to improve his horses’ fitness and training. Check out this exciting new feature (Video included!) and learn how it has helped to transform his horses, as well as ways you can use water training for therapy and conditioning.
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Communicating With Your Horse: Riding Is a Two-Way Conversation with Anne Kursinski
Welcome to the first installment of Communicating With Your Horse—a new series we’ve created to help you strengthen your connection and communication skills with your horse! Learn how American showjumper and five-time Olympian Anne Kursinski teaches riders of all levels how to develop strong communication with horses and develop a health feel.
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Potential New Faces & Extra Preparation: The Impact of Postponing the 2020 Olympic Games
When the official announcement was made to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, athletes from around the world had to head back to the drawing board. For some, the extra year brings the stress of aging, along with another year of strengthening, soundness management, and then intense competition after a seemingly long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with showjumpers, eventers, and dressage riders to learn what the postponement means for them and their hopes at competing at the now 2021 Olympic Games.
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Never run out of your go-to barn and horse care essentials ever again with the help of Autoship. Check out the top products Corro customers are putting on Autoship, and set up your own Autoship orders today - helping you spend less time shopping and more time with your horse!
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The PonyApp Presents: Sparkle & Shine - Your Guide To Grooming Like A Pro
Got a dirty pony?! No worries! We asked The PonyApp to share their tips and tricks to help take your pony to next level SHINE! Freshen up your grooming kit with the ultimate horse care essential that will help you groom even the dirtiest of horses!
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Corro Courses: Lunging 101
Presented By The PonyApp
Lunging is an important component for every rider’s toolbox, whether you’re using it to exercise and condition, burn off some energy before you ride, or train your horse to the aids. Whatever your purpose for lunging, here are a few basic principles you’ll want to keep in mind.
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There are a lot of fly spray options on the market, which makes purchasing one that will actually help protect your horse no easy feat! To help you better find the right fly spray for your horse, Corro teamed up with Absorbine to take a look at what ingredients are essential to fight off those pesky flies! We’ll help decipher how to compare fly spray labels yourself.
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Stacia Klein Madden Shares Her Tips For Getting Recognized By The Judge In The Show Ring
Competing in the hunters and equitation is certainly subjective. However, there’s quite a bit that you can do beyond laying down a solid round to get the judge’s attention. We asked top trainer and recognized “R” judge in the hunter and hunter seat equitation divisions, Stacia Klein Madden for her top tips to garner the attention of the judge in the show ring.
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Remembering Your Why: Making Your Passion For Horses Sustainable with Annette Paterakis
What drives us to wake up every day and work countless hours? Well, if you're here on Corro, it probably has to do with your love for horses. We recently spoke with Mental Sport Coach Annette Paterakis to learn about how remembering our "why" (why we are equestrians), we can find a more sustainable motivation and focus that will allow us better achieve our goals. The secret isn't in winning or talent, but in deliberate training and a focus on improvement. Read more to find out how you can make your passion for horses more sustainable, and how to use this...
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How Stable View Created A Sustainable & Environmentally Friendly Equine Facility
As a sport uniquely connected to agriculture and the outdoors, and in a world where we are increasingly aware of the impact our decisions have on the climate and our future, sustainability and green initiatives are becoming priorities in the equestrian community. One facility leading the charge in implementing environmentally-friendly strategies is Stable View, a premier equestrian training facility located on 1,000 acres in Aiken, South Carolina.
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I’m Not Like A Regular Mom, I’m a Barn Mom:
Celebrating Our Amazing Barn Moms
The title of "Barn Mom" is not something that's given lightly. Barn Mom's seem to always go above and beyond to support our love for horses. In honor of Mother’s Day, we shared the stories of a few "Barn Moms" as told by their very grateful children. Is your mom a "Barn Mom?" Take a stroll down memory lane to think about the amazing things your mom did for you! Happy Mother's Day!
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Eight Ways to Care for Your Horse While Social Distancing
The pandemic has certainly changed the way we go about our normal routine. For those of us who are still able to see our favorite four-legged friend, we've created a guide to help you give your horses the best care you can. Give your horse a spring makeover while we have the extra time to focus and spend with them.
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Corro Courses: How To Properly Clean Your Horse Brushes
Welcome to the first installment of Corro Courses! It's spring cleaning season, so if your brushes have seen some better days, check out this easy tutorial for cleaning your brushes so they can better clean your horse!
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Frontline Hospital Workers Find Solace with Horses
Across the United States, doctors and nurses are dealing with long hours and stressful work environments unlike anything most of them have known before. To combat the stress of long hours and uncertainty, healthcare workers who are also equestrians find relief in the barn. We caught up with three frontline healthcare workers to see how they're balancing their work with their love for horses.
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9 Spring Organizing and Grooming Products that Will Up Your Game
With the extra downtime, Bethann Coldiron decided to give her tack room a spring makeover and take inventory on her favorite products that she uses daily. Whether you're waiting for the new show season, or just really need to organize your barn, check out Bethann's favorite products that make her feel organized and prepared for caring for her horse.
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