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…
Category: Horses
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…
Return Your Horse To the Show Ring
Have show nerves taken the fun out of competitive riding? These tips can help you return to the ring with a smile. Megan hasn’t been…
8 Tips For Boarding Selection
Selecting a boarding facility doesn’t have to be traumatic. Here are our top 8 tips to help you through the process. If you’ve been around…
The Truth About Training Tools
Before condemning bits, spurs and other devices as cruel, consider this: tools are neither good nor bad. It’s how they’re used that makes the difference.…
Barefoot Transitioning
When making the transition to barefoot, or riding over certain terrains, your horse may benefit from a little extra support. Let’s review some alternatives to…
What We Know About Shockwave Therapy
Many of us have heard the term shockwave therapy, and some have used it to treat injuries in horses. But how much do we really…
Helping Him Accept Clippers
Teaching your horse how to clip doesn’t have to be a dramatic task. Learn how to tame the “clipper monster”. As you read this, we’ll…
Acupressure For Mare-Foal Connection
What do you do if your mare doesn’t connect well with her baby? This acupressure approach promotes a healthy mare-foal bond. The bond between mare…
