Horses bring a great deal of joy to many people. Even those who do not keep horses often enjoy watching or riding these noble, intelligent animals. Horse behavior problems can be a stressful and frustrating interruption to an otherwise enjoyable pastime, but it is important to remember that behavior problems may be a sign that… Read more »
Any animal lover will tell you that animals can pick up on human emotions. You might notice that your dog might pay you a little extra attention if he thinks you’re sad about something, and there are all of those reports about elephants who remember everyone they’ve ever met … So is it really any… Read more »
Horse lovers rejoice! We are finally seeing a general increase in the ownership of horses. After a few years of decline, the increase in ownership in recent years is encouraging for horse enthusiasts and equestrian-related businesses. If you are looking to purchase a horse or build a stable, 2016 is a great year to do… Read more »
The first week of January takes a little bit of adjustment. There is just simply too much emotion and ambition flowing in our hearts that it is tough to keep our feet on the ground. The best we can hope for is that we stick to our resolutions like glue so we don’t break them,… Read more »
It seemed that much of the country experienced warmer than average temperatures to close out 2015. That meant your horses were able to enjoy more of the outdoors than they are usually accustomed to experiencing. However, that has changed, as Winter Storm Jonas (also known as Snowzilla) ripped through multiple states across the Mid-Atlantic United… Read more »
When you think of the city you live in, do you ever wonder how it came to be? All the blood, sweat and tears that went into the building of it, the time and patience it took to go from the bottom up. It is amazing to think about, especially if you are just walking… Read more »
If you are familiar with Deer Creek Structures, you are surely aware how much we care about animals. We take to heart what it says in the Bible about man as caretaker. Verses like “I am putting you in charge of the fish, the birds, and all the wild animals” from Genesis cuts to the… Read more »
In this blog, we do our best to cover the expansiveness of the horse industry. Now that can be everything from how to take care of your horse, equine illnesses that are affecting areas of the country, to gifts you can get your horse. We take pride it covering it all, but there would be… Read more »
Like everything in this country, the horse industry took a big hit following the Great Recession of 2007-2009. With bank accounts taking a hit, horse owners were less likely to work with veterinarians dealing with health issues. There was, expectedly so, changes in management practices and owners either took on less horses or did not… Read more »
Throughout this blog we have touched (quite frequently) on the relationship between man and horse. It is a special bond not easily broken and if it ever is, the result could be disastrous for both man and horse. Without horses, where would we be? Where would our dreams go roaming? Would there be any great… Read more »
