It’s always fun explaining equine anatomy to newbie horse people—especially when it comes to the frog. Though many of us are accustomed to the odd name of this particular part of the hoof, we may not have given much thought to the purpose of it. What does the horse’s frog do anyway? The answer: quite…
There are no days off when you have animals in your life. Despite the time spent I wouldn’t trade my lifestyle for anything.
My mornings begin…
It may be cliché, but equestrians really do need to “enjoy the ride”. Far too often riders become absorbed in accomplishing goals and finding…
If you aren’t familiar with them, ration balancers are a feed product formulated to provide the main nutrients a horse needs (protein, vitamins, and…
Because let’s face it, who wants to go on a ride with flying insects constantly buzzing around your horse? If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or…
Every ride can be seen as a training session. Even a leisurely trail ride requires maneuvering through obstacles. It’s important you become the best…
Your beauty products all have pictures of horses on them.
That’s a good thing. After all, your horse’s skin is his most important organ, protecting…
If you want your horse to perform at their peak, then you need to be a good trainer and rider. That starts with having…
Not necessarily! While genetics can definitely impact hoof shape and quality, other factors—and many which are in our control—may actually be of more importance.
Here…
I didn’t grow up showing much. As one of four kids in a single parent household, going to horse shows was extremely low on…