Veterinary Advice: Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be a veterinary doctor since she was nine years…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
The Equestrian Dating Scene
Pull up a hay bale, my fellow female equestrians, because we’re about to talk dating. (Sorry to leave you out of this one, men, but…
Fire Safety
The start of winter means it’s time to shift your thoughts from keeping your barn cool to keeping it warm. But your efforts may be…
Herd Dynamics
Have you ever experienced that feeling of fear when your horse appears to lose it? She whinnies for the other horses and becomes uncontrollable. This is…
Building an Eco-Friendly Horse Barn
Recycled or renewable materials for your barn A hallmark of the green building movement is the use of recycled or renewable materials. Using bamboo, which…
Light Therapy
Several years ago, we were at a conference where an Australian vet was waving around a little red light and claiming it could take horses…
Aggression and Pain: Ask a Vet!
When pain leads to aggression, it can mean bad news for everyone involved. EW seeks the advice of an expert in order to shed some…
Halloween Tips and Treats
By Jasmine June Cabanaw Autumn is such a wonderful season to be spending time with horses; the crunch of leaves underfoot, inhaling the crisp air,…
Cribbing: Ask a Vet!
Q. I am writing for Plantation Horse Rescue. We rescued a horse that has severe cribbing problems. The only way we have been able to…
A Bit About Bedding
We like to keep our horses as naturally as possible, but it’s sometimes necessary for them to spend some time inside a stable. When setting…
Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
The equestrian community as a whole is steward of a tremendous amount of land. It is our responsibility to not only protect the humans and…
Finding a Farm Sitter
If you have ever gone away for any length of time, you know that being on vacation can sometimes be more stressful than just staying…