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…
Category: Horse Health
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…
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…
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…
The Scoop on Equine Supplements
Equine nutrition is probably one of the most confusing and complex subjects for riders. With the myriad of different equine supplements and feeds on the…
Joint Supplements for Your Horse
We all want our horses to lead sound and healthy lives. A sound horse has balanced joints that allow for complete range of motion and…
Healing Your Horse with Color Therapy
In our day-to-day activities with our equine partners, we expose them to a myriad of colors. Each has its own specific frequency, energetic vibration, and…
New approach to healing navicular disease
What exactly is navicular, and what can you do to prevent it in your horse? This article looks at some of the latest research. If…
Train Your Horse for Hoof Trimming
We know that horses need to be trained to carry a rider. But we sometimes forget they also need lessons to stand still and remain…
