They’ve always been a part of my life, and at the moment, I have two house cats as well as four living my barn. One of those barn cats is a very recent addition. In fact, he showed up a few weeks ago completely out of the blue. The little guy is skittish, but with…
Our winter is far from over but the days are getting longer which has me dreaming of warmer temperatures and morning rides out on the trail. Longer days also mean my horses are starting to shed. I don’t clip my horses simply because, in a harsh climate like ours,…
There are many reasons why such as low breeding populations and the societal shift away from horses for transportation and work uses. The Livestock Conservancy is a non-profit organization that has been working for over 40 years to spread awareness about over 150 heritage and historic breeds across 11…
But before you build, it’s important to be thorough in your planning. After all, once the barn is built, changes might be difficult (and not to mention, expensive) to make.
Though everyone’s idea of a “dream barn” may be different, here are a few considerations to keep in mind during…
Stress, it’s everywhere! Horses (and even people) can feel it on a daily basis. It’s a way to cope with various challenges that are presented. These ongoing trials can make your horse suffer physically and mentally. Horses usually exhibit certain indicators that they’re dealing with a stressor. In order…
Some studies have shown that as much as 90% of race horses, 70% of endurance horses, and 60% of show horses are affected by this condition at some point in their lives. The way we manage our horses is a huge factor associated with this condition. Unfortunately, equine ulcers…
Slow feeders are all the hay-feeding rage these days . . . and for good reason. Because of their design (and as the name indicates), they slow down a horse’s hay consumption rate and mimic natural foraging behavior, better supporting digestive health.
In the wild, horses spend 16-20 hours grazing…
Many parts of the country have already started to experience frigid temperatures. Blankets have been pulled out and hay stacked tall in lofts. Riders have dug for their fleece breeches, bought new gloves, and wrapped themselves tight in waterproof jackets. If you’re like many, then the preparations for winter…
