My love for horses (and coffee) has been with me since I can remember. And because of that passion, my family and I made it our business (literally) to support and supply safer alternatives for horses. We have owned, leased, sold, raised, trained, boarded and cared for about a hundred horses in my lifetime. And…
Social media and the internet make it so easy to have access to the world of horse products. There are more options than ever on the market these days but it can be quite overwhelming to know what to choose and what products really work.
Today I wanted to share…
A number of years ago, our senior Quarter Horse, Folly, was a neighborhood marvel. At 31 years young, Folly cantered circles around his younger pasture mates. He had no trouble keeping a steady weight on, he was neither too fat nor too thin, and his chestnut coat shone like…
When I look at the interior of houses, I always notice the flooring first. I love the wide natural colored hardwood floors that are popular right now. I was recently looking at pictures of a newly renovated private barn and I realized that just like houses, my eyes were…
The reality is the cheapest part of owning a horse is usually the initial purchase. Horse owners have to account for stabling, feed, health and farrier care, tack, and barn equipment. These things can add up quickly, yet it doesn’t deter most die-hard equestrians. For those that dream of…
Nicer weather, Daylight Savings Time, show and trail riding season—need I say more?
But this time of year can also bring its own set of problems, the most notable having to do with changes in grass. To help make your horse’s transition to spring a success, here are a few…
and for good reason—it has benefits for both your horse and your pocketbook! But if you’re planning to make this transition, it’s important to provide the proper framework in order to keep your horse sound and happy.
If they were previously shod, many horses will need an adjustment period to…
