Top Tips for Optimal Saddle Fit
Is there a difference? Are there saddles that accommodate the physical differences between men and women? The answer is both yes and no, because of…
Category: Horses
An eco-friendly approach to a healthy pasture
What doesn’t seem quite so simple is the idea of a healthy pasture that will nourish our horses in perpetuity. In reality, though, it’s easier…
Tail end: Chako
“I still think of Chako and the valuable lessons in friendship and communication he taught me.” At the time I had my first riding lesson…
Mineral Imbalances In Your Horse
Conditions like founder, laminitis, abortion, allergies, botulism, Cushing’s, hypothyroidism, lameness and joint problems all result from mineral imbalances. Even a simple “easy keeper” is, in…
Natural Treatment for Riding Injuries
Whether you’re a professional jumper or not, riding injuries are bound to happen at some point throughout any horse lovers career. Luckily, today’s market boasts…
Preparing a Horse for Coaching Lessons
In my years of teaching and being taught, I cannot begin to count the number of times I have heard a rider exclaim how late…
Natural Parasite Control
If you have horses, you need an effective parasite control program. And any good program must have proper balance. Your goal should be to keep…
Safety precautions – tips to protect you and your horse
From the barn to the trail, and everywhere in between, preventing injury is a major consideration. These safety precautions can make all the difference. Horses…
Natural First Aid Kit
A well stocked first aid kit is something every equestrian should have. It can make a huge difference to how you handle an emergency, whether…
Dealing with Injuries
Accidents happen. Despite our best efforts to protect our horses from harm, we can’t always prevent them from getting hurt. Foot injuries excite our deepest…
Teaching Your Horse to Tolerate Grooming
How many times have you wished your horse could understand English so you could teach them to tolerate grooming? “Believe me, this fly spray will…
De-spooking your horse
“My mare lies down trembling when she gets frightened.” “My horse has jumped on top of me several times when he sees the scooter.” On…
