The eagerness to buy a horse shouldn’t override the sense in choosing a good one. What a “good one” is varies widely depending on what you want the horse for. A horse that would be totally unsuitable as a Western pleasure show horse might be ideal for weekend trail rides. The less than talented jumper […]
As spring approaches, so comes foaling season. The reward for waiting 340 excruciating days is the safe, smooth delivery of a happy, healthy foal. When something goes wrong it can be devastating, and seemingly small problems can quickly become life threatening to both the mare and foal. Careful preparation and planning can go a long […]
As horse people, we’re familiar with the idea of a swaybacked horse. You know, the old school horse that’s retired out in the field, skinny and with a long, drooping back. Or the broodmare who looks like she carried one too many foals, her pendulous abdomen swaying as she walks, back dipping low below her […]
Whether you have one horse at home or a 50 horse training center, management is needed. This makes life easier, safer and less expensive.
STORING SUPPLIES
Organize grooming supplies to one area and keep them there. Have show grooming equipment in a large but portable toolbox…you can pull this out and have bands, comb, clippers, oil and […]
As horse owners, we all know the ideal tail. A thick, flowing mass of hair, just touching the ground- it’s the epitome of beauty. But looking at a lovely long tail, and comparing that to the short, thin and frayed tail on your own horse can make the dream of a beautiful tail seem impossible. […]
Often care of your horse’s teeth is not thought of until there is a problem. There are various points in a horse’s life that the teeth may become a particular problem.
Young horses that lose teeth and have new ones coming in can be fussy. “Wolf” teeth appear more commonly in stallions and geldings but mares […]
Horse Home Remedies You Can Use
Anyone involved with horses knows that riding is a very small part of the larger horse experience. Groom, maid, waiter, servant, and nurse are among the hats we wear while caring for a horse. The sheer amount of “stuff” one must collect in order to care for horses is astounding, […]
For any athletic sport it’s common sense to warm up the muscles. A runner going for a one hour run wouldn’t think of just walking out and running with out a slight warmup. Basketball and football players warmup, as do many rodeo riders.
Yet for the average rider we throw the saddle on, bridle up, climb […]
1. Roll up hoses. It’s all too easy to drag the hose out to water the horses, or run the hose to water the arena…then leave it there. It’s easy to step over. For the life of the hose (horse shoes and weight are hard on it!) as well as safety, have a place to […]
Dogs and horses are common at stables - many who have one like all animals and have the other also. However, not all dogs like horses, and not all horses like dogs. Keeping the two co-existing can take training and, for some, may never happen.
Left to roam unchecked dogs can, and will, do incredible damage […]