One of the more hotly debated topics out in the horse world is if a horse needs supplements or not. Just like with people, horses need certain minerals and vitamins in their diet to remain happy and healthy. Some folks say that it’s necessary for their animals to get these minerals from natural means, while […]
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Does My Horse Need a Fly Mask?
We are currently heading straight into the active fly season across the entire United States. This means that all of our horses are about to be driven absolutely bonkers by these flies, some of which bite. There are certain steps that you can take to help your horse feel a little more comfortable during fly […]
How to Get Your Horse To Drink More Water
Water is an important part of your horse’s diet. All ponies, as well as all people and living things, need to take in enough water each day in order to be healthy. If your horse doesn’t take in enough water he could get sick which is obviously not a good thing. But some horses, like […]
How to Find Horse Shows And Events In Your Area
Horse showing can be an incredible way to spend time with your horse, as you both work towards the goal of winning your chosen show. To be honest, there are a lot of different kinds of shows, and the first step is to figure out what kind of horse shows you want to compete in. […]
Why Does My Horse Refuse Jumps?
All horses refuse jumps at some point in their lives for one reason or another. Any horse can and is able to jump, as long as they’re physically able to do it, of course. We once saw a 20 year old mare compete the first jump course of her life, and she did so with […]
Horse Color Guide
One of the most confusing aspects of horses are the different colors that they can be. There are so many different color combos and what may seem like a regular color to our eyes, is actually called something totally different. For this guide, I’ve got pictures included wherever I have a clear picture with that […]
Tips For New Horse Owners and/or Riders
Knowing where to start when you’re brand new to horse riding and/or ownership can be somewhat difficult. There are vast amounts of information out there on the internet, and while much of it is good, it should be condensed down into bite-sized bits of information for easy digestion. This article is meant for the green […]
9 Tips To Finding A Good Riding Instructor
We’ve been in the horse world for several years now and have had our fair share of riding instructors both leading up to, and after we bought our first horse.. I can tell you from firsthand experience that not all trainers are cut from the same cloth. My daughter has had a couple of good […]
How Do Horses Show Affection?
Each horse I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting had its own personality. These animals are a lot smarter than we know and they are capable of deep emotions and affections. What’s more, horses are heard animals, meaning that it’s in their DNA to be around other animals. They have a hierarchy in the herd, […]
How to Buy A Horse
Buying a horse is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you’ve never done it before. And I can say from personal experience, that it doesn’t get a whole lot easier on your second one, either. We now own a Quarter Horse Mare and a Thoroughbred Gelding. The purpose of this article is to […]