The regal nature of a horse is a quality that stays with the creature no matter how many trials and tribulations it sees over the course of its life. Deer Creek Structures is always encouraged by stories where these beautiful equine creatures are taken away from poor living conditions, which happens far too often, and brought… Read more »
Surprisingly, since wild horses have always represented the incredible freedom we find out in the United States west, they are resulting in some major problems for everyone because they are protected legal assets of the US Government, much like a national wildlife park. This means people who actually own the land can’t touch the tribes… Read more »
When life on God’s creation brings storm clouds and extreme weather, it’s natural for any creature to want to seek shelter. Too often, we as people assume that a strong animal can bear the brunt of winds and rain, forgetting our role as stewards of the creatures in our domain. Here at Deer Creek Structures,… Read more »
When it comes to stable animals there are a lot of things we still don’t always know about them, but one of the most unusual questions and common ones that most people just have to ask is: Why does a horse buck? Well, it’s a lot more complicated to explain than just something simple like,… Read more »
We’re always quick to point out the many benefits there are to treating horses with the dignity and integrity that God wants us to have with any of the creatures in our domain. Here at Deer Creek Structures, we also want to take some time to talk about the realities of handling horses safely. It’s… Read more »
If you’ve ever lived near a creek or river in the summer time, like the majority of ranches tend to do, then you might have met your fair share of mosquitos bugging you. What most people never seem to understand is that mosquitos love more than just human blood; they actually enjoy horses and cattle… Read more »
We all learned from a young age that a horse goes neigh, but what we often don’t realize is that a horse neighing isn’t actually providing communication to another horse. For the longest time we actually haven’t been very sure on how horses communicate with each other. This is largely because we haven’t really done… Read more »
After a recent study was conducted in Ireland, the population and the Irish Equine Center have managed to get a better read on the past situation with a number of neglected and unwanted horses across Ireland. It was a few years back during a large recession that hit the UK, Ireland, and the US bad,… Read more »
When we as humans show charity to the many beautiful creatures that inhabit this world given to us from God, we not only live with more integrity but also actively help to create the world, which He envisioned for us. For those who are interested in showing that kind of generosity to horses, now is… Read more »
Ever since we’ve been riding horses, we’ve also been trying to find ways to give horses the best comfort we can after they’ve been thoroughly worked out. Unfortunately, we can’t just bring them into our house with the air conditioning or heater so they don’t freeze or can cool off properly. That’s where a recent… Read more »
