In my last blog, before Thanksgiving, I talked about how your horse can have good days and bad days just like us. But we didn’t discuss what to do when your horse was having a bad day to make it better. By paying close attention to certain factors and adjusting, you can ensure your horse has a positive overall experience even ...
As I’ve been going through my recovery and concentrating on one day at a time, I’ve learned a few things. One is that even though most days I feel like there is some progress (even if it is just a little), some days aren’t so good. My nurse told me that until my body accepts the new plates and screws in ...
I really appreciate all the emails and comments I received from last week’s blog. There is a lot for me to go through, research, and write about. You gave me a ton of homework and I really appreciate your ideas. Keep ‘em coming! So before I start all that I wanted to talk about your personal relationship with your horse. My ...
Last week we talked about all the characteristics of Bute and when to use it. This week we are going to talk about Banamine and when to use this medicine. Hopefully, these articles will help you choose which medicine to use and when each one can be beneficial for your horse. However, always use these medicines after discussing your horse’s issues ...
So many times I have heard horse owners say, “My horse looks like he is colicky so I gave him some Banamine. However, he still doesn’t look good.” The first thing you should do before giving your horse medication is call your vet. And then of course give your horse what the vet prescribes. But I bet almost all of you ...
Yesterday when I was with Merlin he decided to have some fun in his water trough. He jumped in with his front feet, splashed around, and jumped back out. Then with all the water he had splashed out, he rolled and rolled in the mud. Then he jumped back into his water trough and did the whole thing over and over ...