by Lacy Hawkins | Dec 13, 2019
Just like with humans, even those who receive excellent care can become ill. Our role as caretakers is to try to limit risk through prevention and be able to recognize the symptoms of common ailments when they do occur so that appropriate treatment can be given. Let’s...
by Lacy Hawkins | Dec 13, 2019
Just like with any animal, horses need exercise to stay healthy. Most people own horses to ride, whether for work or for fun. However, occasional riding alone is not necessarily enough for a horse to live an active, healthy lifestyle. There are many factors that go...
by Lacy Hawkins | Dec 9, 2019
When it comes to owning horses, there are many major decisions you will face. One choice that is strongly debated is whether or not to shoe your horse. There are valid points from critics and proponents of shoeing, so we will look at some of the defining points that...
by Lacy Hawkins | Nov 18, 2019
When getting your first horse, you may have stumbled upon a list of equipment, or tack, that you need to raise your horse properly. Bits are one necessary component of tacks, as they work in conjunction with a bridle and reins to control a horse’s mouth. Bits...
by Lacy Hawkins | Nov 16, 2019
Training a horse is not the same as training another animal. New horse owners may underestimate the amount of work it takes, and may resort to tactics that are less-than-desirable. The following tips will help anyone who is unfamiliar with training a horse to...
by Lacy Hawkins | Oct 28, 2019
Recently, I posted an article where I talked about western-style riding horse breeds and their characteristics. However, there were so many breeds to choose from that I decided to write a second part and give more time to some more great horses. Today, we’ll look at a...
