Based on the behavior of wild horses, the Paddock Paradise Track System encourages your horse to exercise, search for their food and travel over different terrain. The creator, Jaime Jackson is a former farrier that prefers natural horse care. He began studying feral horses and their behavior in the 1980s. Jackson discovered when horses are…
Fox hunting in this area has been taking place since the mid 1800s. Today it continues to be an important cultural tradition and social event. For the past ten years I’ve been visiting Middleburg, once or twice a year, because my horse trainer lives there. I had never been fox hunting before but had dreamed…
As I prepare my house and horses for the upcoming cooler weather I’m also searching for new recipes for that Fall ‘taste’ to illuminate all our pallets Including our horses! While searching the World Wide Web I found a new equine friendly treat that seemed to have the Fall feel I’m looking for: Fall Pumpkin…
However, when I later leased my first horse, a retired hunter jumper named Lady, I would soon discover the world of English riding. The young woman who owned Lady gave me her old English saddle and also gave me a few lessons in the riding style, which I would quickly grow to love. Even though…
Most equestrians wish they had more time to ride and enjoy their horse. Between chores and tidying up the barn, your time disappears faster than you can blink. As the famous motto goes, “work smarter, not harder!” And thanks to these barn hacks, you’ll be able to do just that! Coffee drinkers will have an…
Depending on where you live, apple season has begun! September is known as the best month for apple picking. Lucky for your horses, there are plenty of apple varieties to go around- Honeycrisp, Gala, Red Delicious, Cortland and more. From sweet to tart, you and your horse can find your favorites! Much like any treat,…
While the barn is a place to come together with your horses to feed, clean, and socialize, the pasture is truly the horses ‘center’. This is where they live and more importantly, graze. Horses are grazing animals. From their wild instincts, foraging throughout the day is best for a horse’s digestive system. Having the ability…
The American Cream Draft Known for its beautiful champagne or cream color and amber eyes, the American Cream Draft horse originated in the early 1900’s and is the only draft breed native to the U.S. still in existence. The breed began with a cream-colored draft mare called “Old Granny” who passed on the champagne gene…
Nowadays, it’s rare to see a horse barn without a cat. Most of the time they just appear one day, making a home in the hay loft. Because pest control is always a concern on farms, these barn cats are usually welcomed and encouraged to stay! I’m not talking about your average cat though. There’s…
Though most horses have no trouble eating whatever you put in front of them, there are the occasional few who turn their nose up at certain feeds, medications, or supplements and this can make feeding time frustrating, to say the least. If you happen to have a picky eater, first and foremost, it’s important to…