Tag: Caring for Your Horse

Tips for Calming an Anxious Horse

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 »

3 Qualities of a Healthy Horse Barn

As a horse owner, it’s your job to ensure your horse is happy and healthy in a safe and nurturing environment. Along with routine care for your horse—grooming, exercise, bonding, feeding—the biggest factor in your horse’s health will be its living conditions. Once you’ve invested in a high-quality horse barn or shed, you need to ensure… Read more »

Budgeting for Your Horse Vet Bills

What do you do when your horse breaks a leg or gets colic? Do you panic, wondering how you’re going to afford the expensive vet bills that are bound to pile up? Or do you rest assured knowing that you’ve budgeted for your horse’s vet bills and that everything will work out? If the latter… Read more »

Being Your Best Self for the Barn

Have you ever felt yourself in that midafternoon slump, wishing you could head home for a nap? If you own horses on your own property or you go to visit your horse at a barn each night, you probably sometimes find yourself exhausted long before you get there. Luckily, there are simple and effective ways… Read more »