Winter is nearly here! The temperatures will soon be plummeting and a blanket of snow laid on the ground. Some riders are lucky enough to have access to an indoor riding arena, while others need to get a bit more creative. You and your horse don’t have to go into hibernation mode, but you do…
The holidays will be here before we know it so here are some fun gift ideas for the horse lover in your life! 1. Kit Sante Fe – This olive 100% silk bandana with a beautiful horse design is a classic wardrobe staple. 2. The Hunt Collection – The Hand Gallop necklace features a detailed…
On November 1st riders across the United States dropped their stirrups for the ‘No Stirrup November Challenge’. Most equestrians are not sure how this trend started, but it has been going strong for quite a few years now. If you want to improve your position and strengthen your legs, then I recommend you give it…
A good hay substitute should be high in fiber, and long-stem fiber is best because it provides adequate ‘chewing time’ that horses need to keep their digestive systems healthy. The nutritional value of the hay substitute is also important. The following are several good hay substitutes for horses: Chopped Forage: Chopped forage is usually clean, mold-free, and has a…
The feeling you get when the wind rips through your hair as your ponytail falls out. Hearing the hooves underneath you beat like thunder racing through the night sky. Feeling your heart race as you understand that you and your horse are moving as one. Knowing that you’re on top of a thousand-pound animal that…
Before that, I assumed hay was mainly a filler, something to eat in winter when the grass was dormant; I believed horses obtained most of their nutrition from concentrates. However, those courses taught me that this isn’t true in many cases. I learned that horses should consume between 1.5-2.5% of their body weight daily in…
Your horse should naturally have a good topline. There should be a smooth line from their neck to their nail. Unfortunately, potential issues can arise. An improperly fitted saddle, starting a horse too young and lameness are just a few reasons why your horse may have a weak or sunken topline. A strong topline is…
It’s mid-October which means it’s time for me to start prepping my farm for winter. I live in Park City, Utah at 7000’ elevation and the snow begins to fly around Halloween. Here are the things I do to prep my farm for winter… I have a Sunstar Tube Heater in my barn mainly to…
In many areas, the horses are already starting to get fuzzy! With winter quickly approaching, their thick coat is gearing up for the cold temperatures. Each season presents its own grooming challenges. Specifically, your horse’s winter coat is likely to trap dirt, sweat and stains more easily. Fear not! These tips will help you clean…
Though most horses are naturally well-equipped for cooler weather, they can all benefit from a little help on our part. Here are six tips for keeping your horse happy and healthy this fall: Invest in insulated bucket holders or heated water buckets. Horses tend to drink less in colder weather, and this can lead to serious…