Grooming is about much more than keeping your horse looking clean and polished. It is an important part of daily horse care that supports your horse’s health, comfort, and overall well-being. Whether you ride every day or simply enjoy spending time at the barn, regular grooming gives you an opportunity to check on your horse… Read more »
Summer brings longer days and more opportunities to ride, but it also brings high temperatures that can put horses at risk for dehydration and heat stress. Horses naturally cool themselves by sweating, but during periods of extreme heat and humidity, that process becomes less effective. Knowing how to help your horse stay cool can make… Read more »
Every horse experiences stress from time to time. Whether it is a change in routine, unfamiliar surroundings, transportation, severe weather, or separation from herd mates, certain situations can cause even the calmest horse to become anxious. While some horses are naturally more nervous than others, there are several ways owners can help reduce stress and… Read more »
When it comes to horse care, the bedding you choose plays a bigger role than you might think. Good bedding supports your horse’s comfort, keeps their living space clean and dry, and helps protect against injury or illness. Whether you’re setting up a new stall or reevaluating your current setup, understanding the pros and cons… Read more »
As winter begins to set in and we 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 »
As horses get older, their needs change. Just like we modify our living spaces to ensure the comfort of our elderly family members, it’s crucial to adjust the living spaces of our senior equine friends to meet their changing needs. Here are some helpful tips on creating a comfortable and caring environment for your senior… Read more »
With the summer months bringing high temperatures, we must keep ourselves and our horses safe from heat-related illnesses like heat stroke. Unfortunately, when a horse isn’t feeling well from the heat, they can’t express it verbally to us. That’s why it’s imperative to know what causes heat stroke and the signs that your horse might… Read more »
Taking care of a horse can be a lot of work, but any horse owner will tell you it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. Like humans, there are many things you need to watch out for when it comes to a horse’s health, including their skin. Several skin conditions can affect horses, ranging from benign cosmetic… Read more »
When you get your first horse, or add a new horse to your barn, it doesn’t take long to fall in love with them. Though you may want to start going for long rides right away, you need to give your horse time to adjust to their new surroundings and, more importantly, to you! During… Read more »
Determining where your horse is going to call home can be a difficult decision. Ultimately, the choice boils down to two options: building a horse barn on your property or renting space at a boarding facility. For some horse owners, boarding is a necessity, simply because they don’t have the space for a barn or… Read more »
