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 »
As winter begins to set in and us humans gear up to stay healthy this cold and flu season, horse owners may wonder if their horses can become infected too. While we can’t pass our colds onto horses, they are susceptible to their own set of cold and flu viruses that can hit at any… Read more »
Being a part of the horse community is a deeply rewarding experience. Horseback riding in particular offers a wide range of benefits for your physical, mental, and social health. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions out there about what horseback riding is actually like. That’s why we thought it was important to set the… 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 »
As you grow your farm over the years, you’ll be welcoming new livestock into the barn from time to time. The good news for horse owners is that horses are naturally social animals that usually prefer to be part of a herd. However, that doesn’t mean you can just plop a new horse into your… 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 »
