Safety precautions – tips to protect you and your horse
From the barn to the trail, and everywhere in between, preventing injury is a major consideration. These safety precautions can make all the difference. Horses…
Day: March 17, 2014
Natural First Aid Kit
A well stocked first aid kit is something every equestrian should have. It can make a huge difference to how you handle an emergency, whether…
Dealing with Injuries
Accidents happen. Despite our best efforts to protect our horses from harm, we can’t always prevent them from getting hurt. Foot injuries excite our deepest…
Teaching Your Horse to Tolerate Grooming
How many times have you wished your horse could understand English so you could teach them to tolerate grooming? “Believe me, this fly spray will…
De-spooking your horse
“My mare lies down trembling when she gets frightened.” “My horse has jumped on top of me several times when he sees the scooter.” On…
Signs and Symptoms: When to Worry
You come home from work and head to the barn to check on your horse. You notice the feeder is full of food, the water…
Broodmare and Foal Feeding
Broodmare and foal feeding is more complex than you may think. Did you know you should start feeding foals even before they’ve been conceived? It…
3 Ways to Determine Forage Quality
Few riders give much thought to their horses’ hay as they toss them their daily ration. They tend to simply trust that their barn owner…
Safe trail riding for you and your horse
With more people using trails, safe trail riding and having a trail-safe horse have taken on a whole new meaning. Here’s a look at what…
Is Equine Insurance Right for You?
When you’re out enjoying time with your horse, the thought of an illness or accident may be the furthest thing from your mind. Equine insurance…
Chiropractic Help for Your Horse
Alice’s 12-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Mr. Red, had become very resistant to the right, especially at the canter. He was refusing to bend his body in…
Selling Your Horse
Many trainers dread being asked: “Is it time to consider selling my horse?” They get asked this question quite often, however; they also regularly see…
