by Lacy Hawkins | Apr 5, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Stable Management
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...
by Lacy Hawkins | Apr 5, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins
Horses tend to eat the same things daily, so an exciting treat can add some enrichment to their day. However, there are a few things that are important to know before feeding a horse a treat: What treats are healthy for horses? According to the Tufts Cummings...
by Lacy Hawkins | Apr 5, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins
Because horses are prey animals, they naturally become anxious and are ready to run or break away and flee, unlike dogs, common pets among the predators. Horses will start at things large and small, significant and insignificant. Equine anxiety is the prime issue in...
by Lacy Hawkins | Mar 3, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Stable Management
Nothing is more exciting than the miracle of birth, but those first hours also cause a lot of concern. Welcoming a new foal into the world takes supervision to ensure the safety of the delicate creature. A veterinarian visit should occur in the first 24 hours....
by Lacy Hawkins | Mar 3, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Riding, Training Your Horse
Everyone that owns a horse knows that there are few things in life more rewarding. Watching a young horse develop into a majestic animal is simply stunning. One of the best ways to ensure this happens is by lunging your horse. Lunging is a popular training process...
by Lacy Hawkins | Mar 3, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Stable Management
After spending months taking care of your horse in the dark and cold of winter, it’s exciting to be able to look forward to spring. Warm weather and more hours of daylight make riding and general horse care alike much easier and more enjoyable. In order to take...
