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Are you prepared for WINTER?

Winter Is Coming …and for many of us, it’s already here. Are you ready?   Here at Nelson Manufacturing Company, we want to make sure you have a safe and healthy winter season.  Here’s a few tips to help get you on your way:  A Hazard-Free … Continue reading

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Does Your Horse Know Its Way Home?

  Did you know: The first tobiano in North America may have been brought over in 1519 by the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes. According to historians, he brought 16 warhorses to carry him and his men. One was a sorrel … Continue reading

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Is the economy threatening to abolish the relationship between you and your horse?

Is the economy threatening to abolish the relationship between you and your horse, simply because the cost of feeding, boarding and caring for your horse has become more than you can afford?    We don’t want to sacrifice the quality … Continue reading

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Can You Recognize the Signs of Dehydration in Your Animals?

“There is no more terrible sight than ignorance in action.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe If you think your animal is suffering from dehydration experts say the signs to look for are: Lethargy (Lack of energy), irritability, listlessness, loss of appetite, … Continue reading

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Reduce the Risk of Equine Herpes Virus-1

Equine Herpes Virus-1: 2 Dead 9 Confirmed Cases In Colorado, Posted By Huffingtonpost: The Equine Herpes Virus which poses no risk to humans and can be airborne and transmitted by touch or by sharing feed, brushes, bits and other equipment … Continue reading

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