Traditional vaccines vs. homeopathic nosodes
Can homeopathic nosodes provide an alternative to traditional vaccines for some horses? It’s a controversy that’s older than you probably realize. The question of whether…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Building a sustainable barn
Are considering building a new barn? Check out these design techniques for an sustainable equine facility. I’ve been known to say “I was ‘green’ when ‘green’…
It’s elemental – the metal horse
The Five Elements Theory is a significant part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been in use for thousands of years. It is believed that…
Saving the gentle giants
Big horses have even bigger hearts. And so does the team at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue. Though she grew up on a small Warmblood…
Horses, Clean Water & Riparian Buffers
As stewards of our equine land, it’s important that we do our part to protect local creeks and rivers from pollution. On horse properties, two…
Music for your Horse
Learn how music can benefit his well-being. The horse is one of nature’s musicians. We see equines move to music during dressage routines, and as…
Natural solutions for your fly problem
Does your farm have a fly problem? Here are five natural fly control tips that actually work. What if you could create a “fly-free zone”…
Is your horse claustrophobic?
All horses, by nature, are claustrophobic to some degree. Understanding why your equine partner reacts this way will help you develop a program to make…
Do You Have a Sprinkler System?
Having a properly installed sprinkler system in your barn could save your horse’s life. All too often, barn fires are spotted by passersby in the middle…
Medieval Times: A History of Entertainment
Medieval Times is more than just family entertainment – the organization also works to preserve the bloodlines of the Andalusian horse, and the ancient traditions…
Pasture Planning – Beyond Grasses
With careful planning and management, incorporating trees in and around pasture areas can provide numerous aesthetic, environmental, and even equine health benefits. Shade Trees Shade…
The Wood Horse
The Five Elements Theory is a significant part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been in use for thousands of years. It’s believed that the…
