Regular Sleep: Why it’s important
A lot of people think that when a horse lies down it means he’s ill. Truth is, he may just be enjoying a good sleep!…
Category: Horses
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Hooves
Winter poses special challenges to your horse’s feet even though they are constantly adapting to their environment. Let’s look at a “top ten list” of…
Tail end: Dealing with Grief
“Perhaps it was through her own experience of loss and grief that she was able to empathize with others who were having a difficult time.”…
Bonding with your horse
Your horse is a living, breathing being, so bonding with him and developing a relationship built on mutual trust is extremely important to his well-being.…
Fence options
Knowing your horses are safely enclosed in their fields means educating yourself on the many fence options available. Good fences make good neighbors. This couldn’t…
Winter feeding tips for horses
Winter feeding for your horse doesn’t have to be daunting! There are many things you can do to ensure he remains in good health all…
Forming a Relationship With Your Herd
Humans and horses share the need for complex, emotionally rich and enduring family relationships. There is an amazing depth and range of emotions within the…
Pastern Dermatitis
Riders dread the mud seasons. Our horses seem to make the best of it, coming in caked head to toe in the stuff. For many,…
Cold laser therapy for equine injuries
Lasers are a part of everyday life, whether we realize it or not. They can also be of great benefit to our equine partners, thanks…
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Why is Cushing’s disease diagnosed so frequently in horses these days? This disease has actually been in the equine population for many years, but generally…
Natural Hoofcare
The topic of natural hoofcare is a vast one. Just as each horse is unique and built subtly different from all the rest, each hoof…
Barefoot transition: tips for success
The concavity and quality of your horse’s sole may change (for the better) as you transition from shod to barefoot. Barefoot guru Pete Ramey’s favorite response…
