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 […]
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Can Horses Eat Bananas?
We wanted to treat our horse to something special that wasn’t going to be bad for her. We didn’t know what we should give so we looked around a bit and did some research. Everyone knows horses like carrots and apples but what about something else? Something she maybe hadn’t had before? Bananas! Something delicious […]
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 […]
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, […]
Full-Board VS Self-Care Barn
We recently made the switch from our full-board barn to a self-care facility where we’re in complete control of our horse’s care. After a few years of having someone else take care of our horses, it’s safe to say that we won’t be going back to a full-board barn for several different important reasons. Not […]
Does My Horse Need Supplements?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]