Category: General Information

Things Veterinarians Wish For Horses

We stumbled across a very interesting article that discusses the things that veterinarians would wish for our horses in 2013.  The article speaks to several veterinarians across North America, each of whom offer suggestions as to things they would recommend horse owners do to improve the health and overall wellness of their horses.  The article… Read more »

Selecting a Stall Door for Your Stable

One of the most important and exciting decisions that barn owners must make is deciding what type of stall door best suits their barn.  Regardless of whether you are in the process of constructing a custom-built barn, or if you just want to replace your current doors, selecting the right type of door has tangible… Read more »

An Unforgettable Horse Race

South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius had an unforgettable showing at the 2012 Olympic Games.  Pistorius was the first double leg amputee to run in the Olympics and had a successful showing in the men’s 400-meter race.  He was also a key member of South Africa’s 4X400 meter relay team.  Shortly after making history at the… Read more »

A Conference to Help our Horses

According to TheHorse.com, a 5 day conference centered on equine infectious disease took place this month in Lexington, Kentucky, at the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center.  The international conference was comprised of more than 300 guests and 29 different countries were represented.  Numerous topics were covered, including diseases in the respiratory,… Read more »

How Horses Have Helped Children in Therapy

Animal lovers enjoy the companionship of horses for a plethora of different reasons.  Some love horses because they have a passion for riding or need horses for transportation purposes.  Moreover, some use horses to supplement their income and offer riding lessons.  Others love horseracing or other show competitions.   Many people just love having a graceful… Read more »

Why Do We Love Horses So Much?

Anyone that has ever owned a horse realizes what magnificent creatures that they truly are.  However, what exactly is it about horses that we love so much?  What characteristics make them our favorite animal?  Here is a list of 5 general reasons that explain why horse enthusiasts love their favorite animal so much. 1)      Beauty. … Read more »

Getting your Horses Ready for a Hurricane

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Sandy.  One of the benefits of living in the technology age is that we often know about a major storm a few days in advance.  There are many things that home and business owners must do to prepare for a major storm. … Read more »

Preventing a Tragedy

Today, we wanted to touch on a very sad and disheartening article that we read.  One of the most dreaded nightmares of a horse owner is watching their barn catch on fire.  This is a scary thought, especially if any people or horses are in there.  In this particular case, the horse owner sadly ten… Read more »

Increasing our Knowledge of Horses

Texas A&M, one of the most prestigious institutions in our state, recently announced plans for a new Equine Center as part of their College of Veterinary & Biological Sciences expansion.  Phase one of the construction of the $80 million dollar complex began last week.  The innovative and state-of-the-art facility will enhance the college’s equine science… Read more »

Factors to Consider for your Horse Barn

Horse owners need to factor in an assortment of different conditions when selecting a barn.  For starters, it is essential to choose a horse barn that can withstand the weather in your area.  Proper ventilation systems must be in place to keep horses cool in warmer climates and warm in cooler climates.  Moreover, you want… Read more »