It’s always fun explaining equine anatomy to newbie horse people—especially when it comes to the frog. Though many of us are accustomed to the…
There are no days off when you have animals in your life. Despite the time spent I wouldn’t trade my lifestyle for anything.
My mornings begin…
If you aren’t familiar with them, ration balancers are a feed product formulated to provide the main nutrients a horse needs (protein, vitamins, and…
Because let’s face it, who wants to go on a ride with flying insects constantly buzzing around your horse? If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or…
Your beauty products all have pictures of horses on them.
That’s a good thing. After all, your horse’s skin is his most important organ, protecting…
Not necessarily! While genetics can definitely impact hoof shape and quality, other factors—and many which are in our control—may actually be of more importance.
Here…
It’s officially springtime and people everywhere are enjoying their horses after the cold winter months. If you were unable to ride or exercise your…
The horse of your dreams is out there. Sometimes, it takes a few bad apples to find the right one. Each person likely has…
Conditions like insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome are especially worrisome because these horses simply can’t tolerate the high carbohydrate levels often found in…
Some factors may be different depending on if you are building an indoor arena vs. an outdoor arena. It is also important to…