ASPCA: horse adoption and rescue awareness
In an effort to help reduce the homeless horse population, the ASPCA has launched an equine adoption campaign to bring attention to equine rescue and…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Dealing with performance anxiety
Are you struggling with show nerves, or disheartened because the perfect performance you envisioned isn’t materializing? The solution could be as simple as changing the…
Building your “green” farm – land management
Creating a truly sustainable horse farm means considering more than just the barn. It also takes a look at site planning for best management practices.…
Endurance riding
Want to get out of the arena and build a stronger partnership with your horse? The sport of endurance riding might be for you! While…
Days End Farm Horse Rescue
For equines arriving at Days End Farm Horse Rescue, it’s just the beginning of a brand new life. Kathleen Howe’s, founder of Days End Farm Horse…
Equine therapy for autism
Equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding can offer great benefits for those living with autism spectrum disorder. Nine-year-old Gabe had never uttered a word in his…
The energy field between you and your horse
Understanding the energy field between horses and humans can help you better connect with your horse. As electromagnetic beings, we all have an energy field around…
Signs of poor saddle fit
If you notice physical or behavioral changes in your horse, it may have more to do with the fit of your saddle than anything else.…
Giving your horse a bath
Does your horse hate being bathed? Here’s how to approach bath time a little differently to make it a positive experience for everyone. Many horses…
Back to school: acupressure and massage for horses
The Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage is giving animal lovers the opportunity to pursue their dream jobs. In 2003, Lisa Speaker’s basset…
Horses as master teachers
We’ve all had great teachers in our lives. Someone we can look back on and remember the live lessons they taught us. Your horse can…
Electric tractors
We have seen the evolution in cars, so now it is time for electric tractors to start working the fields. Canada’s food system is a…