How to make grooming enjoyable
Grooming is about much more than presentation. Here’s how to keep your horse looking great and enrich your relationship… naturally. Some horses hate grooming. They…
Category: Horses
Food for your horse’s eyes
These foods and herbs can help keep your horse’s vision sharp. We have a general idea of what to eat to benefit our own eyes,…
Functional Conformation
We often think conformation is genetic, but did you know environmental factors can also play a role? Many people look for a horse that has…
My Gentle Barn- Book Review
By Lauren Kearney “You don’t understand. I’m not saving the animals; they’re saving me.” Nobody really understood Ellie Laks. She was the crazy girl…
The Mechanical Horse
By Jasmine Cabanaw Most horse lovers know that horses require a lot of love and care, but have you ever wondered what would be…
Silicea for Structure
Silicea is a common homeopathic remedy that can initiate rapid and dramatic shifts in health. It is also among a small handful of remedies that…
The Flat Hoof
Today’s horses are much more prone to flat feet. Learn why, and what you can do about it. When a foal is born, his coffin…
Talking with Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be an animal doctor since she was nine years…
Saddle Pad Dust Patterns
How you can use saddle pad dust patterns to determine pressure points and saddle fit. What your saddle pad looks like after you ride can tell…
Tips for improving your horse’s stall manners
Horses that are pushy or aggressive when you enter the stall can be frustrating to handle. Follow these training tips to help develop better behavior.…
Eyeing Up IRAP
This emerging therapy for horses, can enhance the body’s ability to help itself. Over the last decade or so, numerous advances have been made in the…
How to control dust in your arena
Arenas are like horses; they are all unique. But one thing they have in common is their need for regular maintenance to fight dust. Take a…
