Tips for supporting pollinators on your farm
Bees and other pollinators offer numerous benefits to your farm’s ecosystem. They’re likely already living there, but here are a number of steps you can…
Category: Horses
Driving horses – an introduction
A step-by-step guide to training a driving horse. So you want to train your horse to drive! As with all disciplines, the primary goal is…
10 tips to reduce flooding impacts on your horse farm
Flooding is often inevitable in the spring. Follow these expert tips to lessen the impact it has on your land – and your horses. In…
How acupressure can improve rider comfort
Over time, riders experience aches and pains that result from performing repetitive movements on horseback. Acupressure can help restore rider comfort and improve performance. Anatomically,…
PEMF therapy for your horse’s health and performance
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is used by horse caretakers, trainers and groomers to enhance health and performance in equines. What happens when you marry…
What horses can teach us about mindfulness
A practical guide to the benefits of greater self-awareness and mindfulness in the barn and beyond. What is mindfulness? I like to think of it…
A simple taping technique to decrease your horse’s back pain
Is your horse experiencing back pain? Follow this easy step-by-step taping guide to lessen his discomfort and improve his mobility. Most horses experience some degree…
3 straightforward ways to improve hoof quality
How diet, environment and podiatry can play a role in improving your horse’s hoof quality. Everyone has heard the adage “no hoof, no horse”, but…
A homeopathic approach to mental health issues in horses
Just like humans, horses can suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental health problems. In many cases, homeopathic remedies offer a natural way to…
Saving America’s wild burros
An inside look at the current circumstances surrounding wild burros in the US, and how organizations are working to manage the overpopulation of these animals.…
When should I have my horse’s teeth checked?
Some easy-to-recognize signs that it’s time to schedule a dental appointment for your equine companion. Ever wonder how often you should get your horse’s teeth…
Equine-assisted interventions may benefit veterans
Researchers have discovered that equine-assisted interventions show promise for improving the psychosocial well-being of veterans. Equine-assisted interventions (EAIs) have been shown to be of great…
