Cold weather, snow, and ice can make life difficult for horse owners while providing care to their animals. Horse owners in frigid winter climates are often forced to navigate through mounds of snow to reach their stable. This can make taking care of and exercising your horse much more strenuous. Additionally, horse owners worry about… 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 »
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your horses for the hot weather ahead. Nice weather means beautiful riding conditions and long hours spent outdoors. Just like humans, horses are sensitive to heat. Extreme summer heat and sunlight can be dangerous for horses resulting in dehydration, lethargy, and general malaise. Severe heat… 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 »
Having a horse to love and care for is one of the most rewarding things you could ever experience. Horses are hard workers, loving companions, and fun and beautiful creatures. If you’re thinking about buying a horse of your own, then you probably know all of this already. But the idea of owning a horse… Read more »
Training with your horse is a great way to stimulate their mind and body and build a strong bond between the two of you. One thing that is important to remember when training your horse though, is that they tend to spook easily. That’s why you must take them through the process of desensitization, i.e.,… Read more »
At some point in their life, your horse may have to go on a road trip. Maybe you’re moving to a new ranch or competing in horse shows. Whatever the reason is, it’s important that you take the appropriate steps to prepare your horse for long-distance travel of any kind. The travel process can be… 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 »
