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Karin Livingston
Fort Collins, Colorado
Karin Livingston contributed to award-winning content as a reporter/editor for McClatchy Newspapers, was a career 4-H horse leader, and is author of the young-adult horse novel, Winning Bet.
Interests: Good writing and everything about horses.
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Drip irrigation hand saver
Posted Sep 14, 2018 at MyHoofPrints
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Simple horse show food shopping list
Posted Jun 29, 2018 at MyHoofPrints
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Pocket halter catches 'em
Posted Jun 28, 2018 at MyHoofPrints
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A living hero
For a true story about heroism and hope, read Molly the Pony. This little gray mare survived Hurricane Katrina only to be abandoned and later attacked by a pit bull. Infection set into the wound and her front leg was... Continue reading
Posted Jun 25, 2018 at MyHoofPrints
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Happy horse tails: Inexpensive tail bag
Sometimes you just need to play. Horses, especially the well-schooled veterans, get sick and tired of the drill. Turning these ground poles into a serpentine backthrough caught my gelding's attention, and made him a lot brighter for the rest of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2018 at MyHoofPrints
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Let USDA know how you feel about its farm programs
If you ever had an idea on how to improve the USDA, this is your chance to get it out there. The American Farm Bureau Federation is conducting a survey to determine how well USDA programs serve farmers and ranchers.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2016 at MyHoofPrints
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Sneak peak at horse health questions any 4-H'er can answer
Posted Jan 2, 2016 at MyHoofPrints
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Merry Christmas!
Posted Dec 25, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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You're horse-crazy when ...
Posted Dec 12, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Sneak peak at the 10 "noteworthy" horse questions that earn you a free badge
Posted Dec 3, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Earn a free badge by answering 20 out of these 30 horse safety questions
Posted Nov 30, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Score one for the land - the bison have returned
Every now and then, something turns out really right. I would add the return of genetically pure bison to our very own Soapstone Prairie Natural Area to that category. Don't try to attend, however. According to the Denver Post, spectator... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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The horsey Halloween force awakens - what will you be?
Posted Oct 23, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Developer, council member dreams big on road to national medals
I wonder what the Fort Collins City Council, or even the Larimer County Commissioners in charge of surrounding areas, will do with the challenge tossed out by city council member Gino Campana as he explores Fort Collins' path to a... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Deadly impact: Skull - 1, Helmet - 0
Posted Aug 1, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Recommended: 'Building a horse property from the ground up'
I wanted nothing more than to wake up at 6 a.m., wander out in my pajamas to feed my horses, and stand -- cup of coffee in hand -- watching them munch hay. I’m not kidding. -- Michelle Anderson, TheHorse.com... Continue reading
Posted Jul 14, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Colorado state veterinarian's office confirms VS in two counties
How much do you know about vesicular stomatitis? Take this quiz. STATE VETERINARIAN'S OFFICE (VS) – Positive Diagnosis in Two Colorado Counties Tips for Livestock Owners and Veterinarians Horses on two Montrose and one Delta County premises tested positive for... Continue reading
Posted Jul 2, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Protect web of life with plants that attract bees
Pollination is an essential part of the web of life, and nowhere is it a more essential than when growing our food. - High Country Gardens If you enjoyed my 'Beauty and the bumblebee', you will enjoy this article by... Continue reading
Posted Jun 25, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Beauty and the bumblebee
This bumblebee on one of our roses reminded me to recommend the documentary, Vanishing of the Bees, which is about honeybees, not bumblebees, and will make you think twice about ever hurting a bee. Check out our Flower Farm at... Continue reading
Posted Jun 18, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Deceased: Brand inspector Lyle David Horn, age 54
Our condolences go out to the family of brand inspector Lyle David Horn, Wellington, Colorado, who passed away suddenly June 15 of sudden cardiac death. Many thanks to The Coloradoan staff for doing the research to confirm this information. Our... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Gggggoaty good morning
Posted Jun 2, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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From wild to mild at Extreme Mustang Makeover 2015
Posted May 29, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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Local produce stands give the neighborhood 'feel'
Applause for Deb Neely, recently featured in The Denver Post. To me, a neighborhood full of little stands featuring everybody's creative gardening and garden products is a sign of a healthy community. "Everybody should have access to nutritious, organic food,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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One reason your hay prices keep rising
Contrary Farmer Gene Logsdon highlights an alarming trend. The amount of hay going overseas is on a near straight-line trajectory. I once had a hay guy tell me his prices spiked because regional ranchers had exported their hay, which reduced... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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'They tried to arrest me for planting carrots'
"If you want something changed, you have to stop waiting for someone else to do it. You are the change! This is your canvas, you should paint it. Your health, and the health of your community, is your responsibility and... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2015 at MyHoofPrints
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