Horses are beautiful animals that make great workers, riding partners, and loving companions. One of the most amazing things about them is that, although they’re incredibly strong and powerful, they are gentle creatures by nature. That being said, it is important to remember that a horse is capable of serious damage and injury if they’re… Read more »
Moving into a new home is stressful for anyone. The process itself requires a lot of work, then it takes a few weeks to acclimatize to your new place before you really start to feel at home again. For a horse moving to a new barn, the experience is very similar. Moving between boarding barns,… Read more »
Getting older is a fact of life. It’s a fact not just of human life, but of equine life too. The needs of an older horse are different than their younger counterparts in any season. But in winter especially, you’ll need to take extra care to ensure your senior horse remains in good health. Here… Read more »
The start of a new year is the conventionally perfect time to take stock of where you are in life, where you want to be, and how you can make that gap smaller over the next 365 days. For horse owners, this is also a good opportunity to assess your horse’s needs and current care…. Read more »
In winter, everybody wants to curl up by the fireplace to escape the blustery winds, biting chill, and wet snowfall waiting for them outside. Unfortunately for horse owners, that’s not always an option! No matter how unkind winter weather conditions may be, you need to get out to your horse everyday to ensure they have… Read more »
Every year it seems as if the fall season comes and goes in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re just starting to notice the leaves change color, and the next the trees are bare and snow is in the forecast. In order to combat the quick onset of winter, property owners need to… Read more »
How often do you take a shower? Brush your hair? Brush your teeth? Hopefully everyday (or at least a few times a week). Keeping up with personal hygiene is important for staying healthy and feeling good in your skin. Well, the same goes for your horse. The only difference is that horses aren’t too great… Read more »
Fall is a beautiful time of year, especially when you’re living on a farm or pasture. The changing leaves create stunning, vibrant landscapes, and the crisp temperatures are perfect for apple picking and horseback riding. If you own horses though, you also need to consider what the fall season means for your animals. You may… Read more »
Just like humans or any other animal, horses sometimes experience anxiety. There are a lot of reasons your horse may feel stressed or nervous, such as a new environment, sudden noise or other sensation, unfamiliar person, or even a new object in their path. As their handler and loving owner, it falls to you to… Read more »
Raising your own chickens has become more and more commonplace in America over the last several years. Some people simply enjoy it as a hobby, others come to love them as pets, and many just prefer to know where the meat on their table comes from. The most popular reason for keeping backyard chickens though?… Read more »
