As temperatures rise this time of year, we often find ourselves retreating indoors to enjoy the air conditioner. Most of our horses don’t have…
Stereotypical behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses kept stalled for much of the day. In fact, researchers believe that between…
I tend to declutter pretty frequently. For whatever reason, an excess of things overwhelms me, so maintaining a minimalistic lifestyle benefits my space and…
In recent years, more people have begun turning to a natural lifestyle for their horses. For some this includes barefoot trimming and a Paradise…
Around fifteen years ago, I became interested in more natural horse care and management methods. While attending equine acupressure school, I met a woman…
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…
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…