A Draft Horse Rescue
Draft breeds are often overlooked and frequently end up in challenging situations, but one rescue is coming to the aid of these gentle giants. Lisa…
Category: Horses
4 solutions for a dusty arena
Have a dusty arena? Here’s a look at some solutions – the good and the bad. For decades, barn owners simply watered their indoor arena…
An Interview With Uta Graf
Horse-friendly training and natural horsemanship are the two keys Uta Gräf and Stefan Schneider credit for keeping their competitive horses such happy athletes. Not being…
Oil For Your Horse
Many people add oil as a top dress to their hard keepers’ rations – but do you really understand the differences between oils, and what…
Planning For A Fire
Wise farm owners pre-plan for horse barn fires. Helping your fire department help you can mean the difference between lives saved or lost. Does your…
Rebuilding Confidence After A Fall
Getting back onto your horse after a fall can be challenging. Taking baby steps and a safe approach to riding again will help you rebuild…
How To Handle A Roadside Emergency
What if you had to pull your rig off the highway to handle a roadside emergency? Here’s what to do and how to stay safe. Traveling with…
Developing A Herd Program
What works for some horses doesn’t work for all. Developing a herd health program means taking each herd and individual horse into consideration. Horses are…
A New Home For Retired Horses
How one adoption organization is working to find forever homes for retired horses. Anita TenBruggencate was keeping a couple of retired Standardbreds at a farm…
Grooming For A Show Ready Horse
Getting your horse show ring ready doesn’t have to involve harsh shampoos and shine sprays. Check out these professional grooming tips for getting the perfect…
Equine Body Language
Paying attention to equine body language may help prevent training and physical issues. Does your horse throw his head when you ask him to do something,…
Can Thermography Help Your Horse?
Equine thermography is gaining attention from equine professionals and riders alike – could it help your own horse? It’s nine in the morning and I…
