As spring approaches and the cold weather starts to fade, you can finally ease out of the slow paced winter season with fun for you and your horse. As the flowers start to bloom and vibrant greens return to the natural splendor of your barn, you and your equine friend can enjoy a bounty of […]
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Ways to Keep Pests Away from Your Horse
Pests and various insects can become a serious problem for your horse, especially during the summer months, if you don’t take the right steps. These insects can make life quite annoying for your horse just like they do for us, but excessive bites can also cause serious injury and disease. Fortunately, preventing pests is fairly […]
Common Grooming Mistakes to Avoid
Grooming is one of the best parts of owning a horse. It’s a great way to spend time with your horse to build that bond, and it’s always fun to make your horse look show ready. Plus, grooming is necessary to keep your horse physically and emotionally healthy. Unfortunately, there are a few pitfalls that […]
Giving Thanks to Your Horse
This time of year it’s important to give thanks to what matters, and nothing impacts equestrians’ lives more than their beloved horses. Take some time to reflect on what your horse has given you. Practicing gratitude is healthy for anyone! We’ve made a list of what we’re thankful for in our horses, you can too! Companionship […]
Top Tips for Grooming Your Horse this Fall
Fall has finally arrived, and you’ll need to change the way you approach horse grooming in response. As the summer coat finally starts to shed away, different strategies must come into play if you want to keep your horse looking show-ready as the temperatures start dropping. Learn how to groom your horse this fall, and […]
Why You Should Groom your Horse
Several factors go into taking care of your horse, but grooming is among the most important. Not only is it essential for keeping your horse looking healthy, but it’s necessary to keep them physically healthy as well. That’s why it’s common to see horses grooming each other when they’re playing together. Learn why you should […]
How to Grow Manes
A mane could be your horse’s best feature, but not without some work. Breakage is your number one enemy when trying to grow out a mane. Finding what causes the breakage and fixing it will allow the hair to grow and be strong. Diet and Health If your horse is having a hard time with […]
Identifying and Treating Thrush
This time of year is hard on hooves; the threat of thrush is constantly looming. It’s important to examine your horses for any sign of the bacteria or fungus that causes deterioration of the hoof, specifically around the frog. Identifying The easiest way to identify thrush is a smell. Thrush is very potent and has […]
Identifying and Treating Rain Rot
Rain rot can be annoying and hard to treat if you don’t catch it soon enough. Learning how to identify and treat rain rot will save you so much time and keep your horse healthy and happy. Rain rot is characterized as scabs on your horse’s skin that peel off in clumps and cause hair […]
When it’s Time to Detangle
Those days when your horse comes in from their pasture and looks like a rat nested in their mane you know it’s time to detangle. Everyone loves a horse with a nice, thick, and flowing mane but that look come with extra care. Detangling can be a daunting task but here are some tips to […]