Developing your leadership style
Understanding how horses interact with one another, and how you interact with them, can help you determine and develop your leadership style in the workplace.…
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Swimming as therapy for your horse
Swimming can help your equine recover faster and with less stress. Swimming is the only aerobic exercise that engages all the body’s systems without requiring…
Treating the cause of your horse’s disease
Treating symptoms rather than the cause of disease may help in the short term, but can negatively affect your horse’s health in the long run.…
The Retired Racehorse Project
The Retired Racehorse Projects helps thoroughbred ex-racehorses launch successful second careers. In an effort to help curb the unwanted horse population in North America, many people…
Microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent therapy is an age-old practice that uses subtle electrical current to help with a wide variety of ailments and injuries. We all know that “aha!” moment…
How often should my horse see the dentist?
The general rule is that a horse’s teeth should be floated every year. But this may not always apply – your individual horse, as well…
Hoof dressing
Many people love to put hoof dressing on their horses’ hooves – it makes them feel like they are doing something good for their horses,…
Your horse’s hay
Assessing hay types and how they fit his needs. Hay is a major part of a horse’s feed intake. This means particular attention needs to be…
Holiday treat recipe
The festive season doesn’t have to be about overindulgence – here is a recipe your horses will love, and it’s good for them, too! The…
Understanding hoof physiology
You can learn a lot about your horse’s health and background just by looking at his hoof physiology. Can you really learn about your horse’s…
Holistic Veterinary Q&A
Talking with holistic veterinarian Dr. Hannah Mueller. Dr. Hannah Mueller is a 2004 graduate of Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She strives to provide…
Turning manure into renewable energy
Here’s how you can use your horse’s manure to produce renewable energy for your farm. Many people compost their horse’s manure, or apply it to…
