Why Texting Messaging is Changing Business for the Better

istock_92339487_small_resizedWhile younger generations have already caught on to the perks of text messaging, businesses have only recently started to implement more texting and less talking into their operations. For businesses, texting gives customers direction information right when they want it and improves the customer experience as a whole by drastically reducing wait times and eliminating being put on hold. (more…)

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Using the Wrong Animal Bedding Can Be Dangerous

Animal BeddingA horse is both a beautiful animal and a sizeable investment, so the last thing you want to do is endanger their health or even their life by using the wrong animal bedding for them. They may seem like formidable creatures with little to fear, but certain types of qualities of animal bedding can bring them down pretty quickly. (more…)

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Congrats to Eric Lamaze for Winning Bronze in Rio!

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Following this year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Eric Lamaze remains Canada’s most decorated Olympic show jumper. During the final, he earned a bronze medal in individual jumping. This was his fourth time competing in the Olympics, and the bronze medal was the third one he has earned during his career. (more…)

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Choosing Between Horse Shavings and Bedding Pellets

Horse ShavingsTwo of the most common options for horse stall bedding are horse shavings and bedding pellets. Each has its advantages and disadvantages to consider, but in both cases, it is important to get only high-quality products. Low-grade shavings may be more affordable in the short run, but when your horse becomes ill, you’ll realize it wasn’t a bargain after all. (more…)

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The Benefits of Using Wood Shavings for Animal Bedding

Wood ShavingsThere are a number of options for animal bedding that you can choose from, each with advantages and disadvantages. To provide bedding for a horse’s stall, wood shavings have quite a few benefits that make it a superior choice in many cases. Although there are various tree species being used for wood shavings, if you are looking for horse bedding, your best option is pine wood shavings. Not only does pine smell wonderfully aromatic thanks to natural odour-absorbing oils, but it is also antibacterial and has ammonia-reducing properties. Other species also have benefits, but one you want to completely avoid is black walnut, as it can cause laminitis in horses. Cedar is also not recommended because it doesn’t decompose easily, and some horses may have skin sensitivity to it. (more…)

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