Acupressure For Endurance
Acupressure for trail and endurance riders Acupressure is an ancient healing art. This noninvasive, deceptively gentle complementary modality can profoundly impact your horse’s balance of…
Category: Horses
Natural Weaning
Just as taking a child away from his mother prematurely has its consequences, weaning a foal too early can cause physical and behavioural damage. When…
Friesians
You’ve probably seen these satin black beauties in movies such as The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. Friesians are one of the…
Lameness: Prevention and Treatment
Sooner or later, nearly every rider will have to deal with some degree of lameness in her horse. Lameness is a gait abnormality caused by…
Introducing New Horses To Your Herd
Are you afraid to put new horses out together for fear of injury? Horses introduced suddenly and without sufficient preparation can cause a dangerous and…
Barefoot Trail Riding
Whether you’re a weekend pleasure rider, an avid trail blazer who likes to go different places with your horse, or a fierce endurance competitor…
Pre-Purchase Exam
Whether you are finally fulfilling a lifelong dream, or replacing a trusted mount, getting a new horse is a major financial and emotional investment. This…
Natural treatment for Lyme disease in horses
Lyme disease is spreading throughout the country, and natural treatment and a healthy immune system is the most important way you can protect your horse.…
Ulcers: why are they occurring?
Are your horsekeeping practices contributing to this common equine problem? Several years ago, a University of Florida study made an important discovery. It revealed that…
Trail Transitioning For Young Horses
Summer is the favorite season for most riders. It means getting out of the arena and onto the trail. But for riders on young horses,…
Fecal Tests
If you’re like most riders, you’re probably not terribly enthusiastic about picking through your horse’s latest gift of road apples. But like it or not,…
The benefits of long lining
You may be wondering if long-lining applies to you. But once you realize the true benefits and advantages, you’ll want to build it into your…
