Our barn has had groundhogs for quite some time. I don’t own the property so I can’t technically do anything about them. However, I have had experience with groundhogs under my shed before and was able to get rid of them fairly easily. The above picture is one of the entrances these pests use to […]
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Are Ticks Dangerous To Horses?
A while back, one of the horses at a local barn got very sick and at first nobody knew what to do, or why he was sick. One of the thoughts put forth by the barn manager was that he ended up with a tick-borne illness. We ended up leaving that barn so we could […]
Are BotFlies Dangerous To Horses?
My daughter and I were recently out at a Pony Club event and to her dismay, she noticed botfly eggs on her Thoroughbred’s legs. She promptly scraped them off. This wasn’t our first time dealing with botflies, so I figured I’d type up a quick article on the topic so you know how to deal […]
Steps to Prevent Barn and Horse Theft
As the economy gets flushed further down the tubes, people will continue to find new ways to put food on the table. One of those ways, as it turns out, is horse, trailer, and tack theft right from your barn. As 9News out of Denver reported: Dozens of farms have been hit in the past […]
Horse Gelding VS Mare, Which Is Better?
When you’re new to the wonderful world of horses, there are plenty of terms to be aware of and it can sometimes be daunting. When you are in the market for a new horse, there are some things that you must know, before you buy. This time around, we’re going to be talking about the […]
Why It Pays To Have a Good Relationship With Your Veterinarian
There are a lot of veterinarians out there. Even in our remote area, I can think of several different equine vets who travel, and several more who don’t travel. It’s a good idea to have a good relationship with your veterinarian, and it can actually save you a lot of headaches down the road if […]
What Is The Fastest Horse Breed In The World? (With Pictures)
We’ve been horse owners for a while now, and being around the barn every day and seeing the horses running around, I got curious: What is the fastest horse breed in the world? I’ve done some research, and am proud to say that I’ve got an answer for you. What is the fastest horse breed? […]
Are There White Horses?
The all-white horse is something of myth and folklore, sometimes made famous in movies. One horse that comes to mind for me, for example, is the beautiful Andalusian Stallion from the Lord of the Rings Movies. His name is Shadowfax and he’s the one all the way to the right: Shadowfax is said to be […]
5 Essential Skills Every Horse Owner Needs
After having been around horses just about every day for the past four years, I can say that there are certain skills that every horse owner needs to have, in order to be successful as an equestrian. Some of these skills are necessary to keep your horse safe and happy, and others are important to […]
Best Age To Buy A Horse
Any horse at any age can make a great companion. For example, a senior horse in his twenties should not be discounted or taken for granted because he’s likely great for younger riders and as a pasture pal. Furthermore, some of these older horses can still be ridden in competitions if they’re in good shape, […]