It’s only May, but I’ve already noticed a sharp increase in the number of ticks I’ve had to pull off of my horses this year. I usually only have to worry about biting flies, but this is definitely a new and worrisome problem. Warmer winters caused by climate change may be to blame, but whatever…
My husband and I recently purchased a horse farm in Virginia. I knew it would require some updating to be ready for horses. It…
Farm ownership comes with a lot of responsibility. Because horses are grazing animals, most thrive on good pastures. It can be difficult to keep…
If you’ve had horses for very long at all, then chances are, you’ve dealt with a hoof abscess or two. They’re not much fun…
There’s a lot to learn about horses. In fact, it would seem every time you interact with them you learn something new. From their…
Owning a horse is a wonderful adventure! It definitely has some ups and downs. There’s a lot that goes into taking care of them…
It’s finally spring and I know my horses, for one, are happy. I’m tapering off their winter supply of hay as well as the…
No farm owner wants their facility chewed on. It can ruin the structural integrity of the stall or fence, making it weak and potentially…
Hello Springtime! Bees are in the garden, days are getting longer, and temperatures are rising. I know most look forward to getting back outside…
Miniature horses originated in Europe around the 17th century, mostly bred as pets for European nobility. They were imported into the U.S. during the…
