DeAnn Long Sloan

DeAnn Long Sloan

‘Find Out Who You Are and Do It On Purpose’: Remembering Dolly Parton

The rhinestones were dazzling, but Dolly Parton’s truest legacy was found in her songs, her generosity, her fierce self-knowledge, and the millions of lives she made brighter. →

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Help Your Horses Avoid Heat Stress

It’s hot, hot, HOT outside. At least here at Horse Nation HQ.  Since there’s no set temperature when →

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The Day I Realized I Have a Senior Barn

As my barn full of seasoned horses settles into its golden years, I realize the privilege that comes →

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Another Year Without a Triple Crown: Is the Title Attainable for Modern Thoroughbreds?

After an unconventional Triple Crown season, the spotlight shifts from the racetrack to the future structure of the →

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When the Lessons End: What Happens to Retired Lesson Horses?

Retirement isn’t always simple for aging school horses. As their care needs increase and their earning days end, →

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Why Horses Prefer Some Grasses Over Others

From sweetness and texture to grazing efficiency and pasture management, here’s why horses selectively devour some grasses while →

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Memorial Day Means Summer Is Officially Here: Your Horse Care Checklist

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off another summer in the saddle, here’s your reminder to check the trailer →

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Buyer Beware: The Horse Dealer Isn’t Going Anywhere

“DO NOT BUY FROM THIS DEALER. ” We’ve all seen it on the socials in regards to horse →

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2026 Preakness Stakes Field Preview and Poll

With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the race and the Preakness Stakes temporarily moving to Laurel Park, →

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Charges Filed in Pure Gold Stables Case

Nearly seven months after the discovery that shocked the horse community, charges have been filed — but legal →

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Tiny Bites, Big Consequences: Managing Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Horses

Warmer weather means more bugs and more risk. Learn the early warning signs and the simple steps that →

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The Seven Stages of Horse Show Crud

Because nothing says “successful weekend” like a prize check, solid memories, and a sinus infection. →

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Diesel Is Over $6 a Gallon: 15 Completely Rational Things Equestrians Are About to Do

When fuel costs hit harder than your last vet bill, horse people don’t stay home. We just get →

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Performance Starts in the Mouth: The Importance of Equine Dental Care

Why routine dental care matters more than many of us think. →

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Do Horses Need a Different Approach to Deworming Today?

Silver Lining Herbs is rethinking deworming from a rigid routine to a smarter, whole-horse strategy — one that →

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Equine Sudden Death Findings: Could a Simple Trot Reveal Hidden Heart Risk in Horses?

New research suggests a short ECG during warm-up may help identify horses at risk of exercise-related arrhythmias. →

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Paid Means Priority: A Rant (and a Reality Check) for Small Equine Businesses

We all want to support each other, but support has to go both ways. →

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Finally: An App That Translates What Your Horse Is Actually Thinking

Because deep down, we all know “he loves me” probably just means “you have snacks.” →

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Survived Winter? Great. Now Go Clean Your Barn.

Winter left behind more than just mud. Here’s your no-excuses checklist to reset your barn, protect your horses, →

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Mythbuster Monday: Horse Trailers Under a Certain GVWR Do Not Need State Inspection

Let’s go ahead and bust this one wide open, because this myth is not just wrong, it’s the →

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