Tag: horse health care basics

Tips for Safely Introducing a New Horse to the Herd

Horse herds, just like a small group of friends, become close and familiar with each other the more they’re together. However, introducing a new horse into the herd can be difficult, potentially leading to upset herds and potential conflicts. If you’re expecting to bring a new horse into your existing group, check out these tips… Read more »

Taking Your Horse out on the Trail

Now that summer is here, the open-ended wildness is filling up our souls and we’re quickly becoming addicted to the crisp air and the bear hugging sunshine, which means one thing: we’re taking our horses out on the trail and exploring the world. This is all well and good, but we mustn’t forget the health… Read more »

EHV-1 Affecting Horses in Oregon

Like people, animal immune systems battle germs and sickness on a daily basis. The immune system is like God’s shield meant to protect us from the world around us, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be cleaned every so often. Like everything God has given us, it needs to be maintained and taken care of…. Read more »