Teaching Young People Proper Care and Grooming of Horses

Teaching Young People Proper Care and Grooming of Horses

Grooming does more for a horse than helping it look its best. As young people are trained to groom a horse, they also learn how to feel for any abnormalities that could indicate health problems. The grooming process utilizes clippers, brushes, and other tools, but you...
Safe Storage of Hays and Grains to Prevent Mold

Safe Storage of Hays and Grains to Prevent Mold

Having an adequate supply of food on hand for your horse at all times is vital to their wellbeing; however, there are certain precautions that must be taken to ensure that all hays and grains stored for consumption by horses will remain safe for them to eat. Certain...
Introducing Dogs to Horses

Introducing Dogs to Horses

Humankind has enjoyed a remarkable relationship with two species of animals for tens of thousands of years. Both are relationships quite unlike any other.   Horses and dogs   If dogs are man’s best friend, then horses might qualify as “second best friend.”...
Caring for Your Horse’s Hooves

Caring for Your Horse’s Hooves

When you become a horse owner, you are making a long-term commitment to ensuring the health and safety of your horse. Proper nutrition, sound board and pasturing, and quality veterinary and farrier services are the cornerstones of that commitment. While some may think...
Introducing Your Horse to a New Environment

Introducing Your Horse to a New Environment

Buying a new horse comes with excitement, but it features a fair share of challenges too. A new horse may experience a hard time adapting to the new environment and grazing with a new group. Here are approaches that a new owner can employ to help the horse transition...