Some factors may be different depending on if you are building an indoor arena vs. an outdoor arena. It is also important to consider what discipline you will be riding and how much daily traffic your arena footing will get. Horse health and soundness can be greatly affected by the surface that the horse…
An anxious and nervous horse isn’t fun to be around. They can actually make YOU uncomfortable and on edge! No one wants to get stepped on or throw from a reactive horse. You definitely want to address the issue from the start. Essential oils may be the solution to your problem. In particular, lavender has…
The time is here to show off all of your hard work. You and your horse have been practicing and getting ready for competitions. From A-rated, national shows to your local schooling ones, they offer a unique and fun experience. Some compete to achieve their personal best, while others enjoy the friends and community of…
In the horse world, spring is synonymous with three things: shedding, sunshine, and the onset of super annoying insects. At least one of those things is pleasant, right!? However, to deal insects and make barn life altogether easier, you can encourage several different insect-eating species to live nearby. Each of the following critters will naturally…
Is your pasture looking a little lackluster? Could it use some help? Spring is the perfect time to get started with improvements and here are five specific things you can do to create a healthier and more eye-pleasing pasture: 1.) Soil Testing and Fertilizer Application If you’ve never had your soil tested to see what…
Spring is a great time to add a few herbs into your horse’s diet. It’s the time of year when many herbs would be popping up in the wild, and our horses would likely choose to eat them if they could. Since that’s not always an option, here are a few to consider supplementing: Milk…
You may have started to notice warmer weather and longer days. Spring is making its arrival known! Most riders are anxious and excited for this beautiful season to come. It usually means more riding time, lush green pastures, and no blankets for the horses. It does come with some added responsibility though. You need to…
With spring and warmer weather here, your horse will start shedding out their winter fur. Get ready for lots of hair everywhere! Their thick winter coat will come out in chunks, but leave them looking sleek and slick in their summer body. You can make the process a whole easier with some handy tricks and…
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of every horse person rejoicing due to daylight savings time and the arrival of warmer weather. Spring is underway, and with it greener grass, flowers, and so many lovely things. However, spring also harbors danger for some of our horses in the form of quick-growing green grass. If…
He wasn’t always blind. When he was a month old a piece of his mom’s tail got stuck in his eye. It was removed and his eye healed just fine. He always had a white dot in that eye. Over time that dot became a small starburst, then a larger starburst. About three years ago…