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May 2009

Cattle Chutes

By | Cattle

Most cattle ranches have a piece of equipment called a cattle chute or called a cattle crush in other parts of the world. It is designed to be placed at the end of an alley and one cow at a time is pushed into it. Once inside two metal side…

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Pony Clubs

By | Horses

Pony Clubs are places where young people can learn about horses. There are 600 in the US alone. From the United States Pony Club website: “Pony Club provides opportunities for instruction and competition in English riding, horse sports and horse management for children and young adults up to 25 years…

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Buckle Set

By | Buckles

Buckle sets are a specific type of buckle made up of 2-4 pieces. The most popular ones are three pieces: one a buckle, another for the the tip of the belt and the third is a piece called a keeper that helps hold the end of the belt flat. Sometimes…

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Icelandic Horses

By | Horses

The Icelandic horse was originally developed by the Vikings and brought to Iceland around 900 AD. It’s a small almost pony size animal but is unique in that they are the only horses allowed in Iceland. This has kept the breed very pure over the centuries. Besides being good looking…

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