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Believe it or not, the fall is here! And after that, winter.
Is your pasture ready for the demands that the changing season will bring? Now is the perfect time to perform some early fall pasture maintenance. Here are a few items you’ll want to add to your list.
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Have you ever seen those Carriage Horses at Central Park in New York City?
People may think they are happy and well behaved because they stand there so nicely and do what they are told. As usual, what I see is something a little different.
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One of the things I really love about spreading the good news about horse’s health is the people we spend time with in our industry.
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How would you enjoy some serious horsey inspiration in the warmth and comfort of fabulous company? Hanging out with Monty Roberts is not the only draw card here.
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Our horses’ backs must support our weight and help balance us as we ride. Whether you’re jumping a course or heading out on a trail ride, the simple act of being in the saddle means that you have a significant impact on your horse’s back. Luckily there are a number of ways that you can lessen your impact in the saddle.
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Meet Emma Massingale – a true horse lover and adventuress, free-rider Emma is continually pushing the boundaries of the equine and human relationship. Last year, Emma lived with horses, wild and tame, for one month on an island.
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Trust: the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest and will not harm you. A trust is something committed or entrusted to one’s care for safekeeping. So, do you trust your horse? Does your horse trust you? I have seen my share of fine horses over the years and as I get a…
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Pathology is the medical term for the study of the way a disease works. Hoof pathologies are when something has gone wrong with the equine foot, like laminitis, thrush, abscesses, flares, navicular or negative palmar angle. These are diseases or non-conformational issues. What about club foot? Yes, there are instances whereby this is hereditary and…
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“Sometimes you have to get through your fear in order to see the beauty on the other side”. I blogged recently about ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’ and about how we should face our challenges, even though we are scared. To continue on this theme (I am feeling very philosophical lately!), it got me thinking about…
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