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Keeping Horses Safe

 

These 3 Amigos are the inspiration behind the Burrow Blocker.

 
Horses are magnificent and powerful creatures! Our horses are part of our family. We play, snuggle, and help each other when needed. Just like with my kids, my job is to love, care for and protect them. That means making sure the area they love to run and frolic in, is free from dangerous ground squirrels holes.
 
At Burrow Blocker, I've received many calls from people who share their lives with horses. They all have the same love and fear. They love to watch their beautiful horse break into a run and they cringe with fear at the same time because they are afraid that their horse will be severely injured from stepping into a ground squirrel hole. 
 
We know that fear. That's why John designed the patent-pending Burrow Blocker, ground squirrel control machine. Fortunately for us and our horses, we now relax and enjoy the gorgeous late summer sunsets without worry as the 3 Amigos play in the pasture.
 
Please call or email me to discuss protecting the equines in your life.
 
~Lisa
 
lisa@burrowblocker.com
http://www.burrowblocker.com
 
 
 

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    Horsemanship applies to every encounter with every horse and every discipline. The horsemanship is universal, as long as it is a horse, it works.

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