by Lacy Hawkins | May 25, 2021
Making sure that your horse is dewormed correctly is essential to its overall health and for preventing diseases that result from severe parasitic infection. While the conventional wisdom is to deworm horses every 6-8 weeks, the understanding of the veterinary...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 24, 2021
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...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 21, 2021
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...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 19, 2021
When you get to know a horse, you quickly realize that it’s not just a “dumb animal.” They have vibrant, intelligent minds and a need for stimulation in their daily lives and environment. In the old days, horses generally held far more active...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 18, 2021
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.”...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 17, 2021
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...
