Selecting a blanket for your horse
A go-to guide for selecting the perfect blanket for your horse. Over the years, I have accumulated quite the collection of blankets. While my horses…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Barefoot Soundness
As a professional natural hoof trimmer, I strive to find a way to trim horses that never, ever makes them sore. I have tried trimming…
Remembering Your Horse
Working with and being so engrossed in all things equine, you get to know quite a few horses over the years – whether personally or…
Retiring your horse
Retirement isn’t just for older horses. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to stop working your equine, and how to make the transition as…
Riding Etiquette
The warm-up ring at a show can be a particularly interesting place to navigate. Given all the nervous horses and riders, and the general air…
9 Steps to Running a Successful Clinic
Some of my favorite horse related memories are of clinics I’ve attended, and those I’ve organized myself. Putting together a clinic, whether on a large…
Therapeutic Horsewear
There are several types of therapeutic materials available today for your equine friend. Each has its own pros, cons, and various applications. As most therapy…
Keeping a riding journal
Keeping a riding journal can be fun, not to mention instructive, and a great way to remember certain moments and track your progress over time.…
Natural Advice from Dr. Joyce Harman
Equine Wellness readers ask holistic veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman for some natural remedies and tips. Q: I recently purchased a 16-month-old paint colt and he…
How to take great photos of your horse
You don’t need to be a professional to take great photos of your horse. Simply follow a few basic tips and practice, practice, practice! The…
Safety Tips for Your Horse
We all want to keep ourselves and our horses as safe as possible. Think you’re up-to-date on all the safety measures? Check out our list…
Top 5 Tricks for Nixing Show Nerves
It goes without saying that when you are heavily invested in something, you care a lot about how it turns out. But this same care,…