If you’ve been reading my posts on a regular basis than you already know that I am not only an advocate for the horse, but I am also a science nerd. I’m always reading studies and looking for interesting tidbits and new information that can help my horses stay healthy and happy. I also like to pass these tidbits on to ...
The whole controversy of whether a horse wants to be, or if a horse should be ridden, is a large discussion but today I would like to look at just one aspect of it. Does riding a horse cause lameness, or sore back issues, and actually hurt horses? When a horse shows lameness there can be many different reasons but I ...
This week is a little bit of a different lesson as I want to give you a warm, positive feeling to take into the weekend. I want to thank you for reading my blogs and for your continued support of me and my online programs. But most importantly… I want to thank you for your continued support and love for your ...
The main reason to bath your horse is to get him or her clean but how many other benefits can you think of? There are actually benefits not only for your horse but also for you! Here’s a few of the benefits for your horse… Your horse is clean of dirt, sweat, bugs, and burs Your horse is cooler on a ...
This week I wanted to keep it quick and simple and address the basics of owning a horse. There are so many things that you have to learn when you have a horse. But there are also a few little things that you should take into account about the health of your horse. Yes, of course feeding and regular upkeep, but ...
Did you know that colic among domestic horses is the leading cause of premature death? I was reading up on ways to spot, prevent, and help correct Colic as I’m always researching something and learning new ways to help horses. So I wanted to pass on a few of the tips I came across. Colic is actually a general term for ...