Circle driving gets a lot accomplished by working on several key areas at once. It teaches the horse to be soft on the halter and bend his ribs around you in a circle. It helps horses that are reactive...
If you're thinking about adding a new horse to your home, you may have considered adopting from a rescue organization. There are countless horses out there in need of a caring, responsible owner, but finding your equine match can...
The American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) estimates that there are about 170,000 unwanted horses in the United States. Rescue organizations and adoptive families dedicate their lives to providing a safety net for homeless horses of every size,...
An average adult horse drinks at least 10 gallons of water each day. Through most of the year, it's not too hard for a farm manager to ensure that each horse has access to sufficient water—just make sure to...
Q: It's been bitterly cold at my farm this year—much worse than usual. My horses live outside, and they seem to be handling the weather pretty well, but should I be worried about them getting frostbite when it's below...
Horse Illustrated, the premier monthly equine publication devoted to horse care, riding and training, and Nutrena, makers of high-quality animal feed, have named Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue as the winner of their "Feed a Horse in Need” contest.Scarlett,...
In the video below, Dr. Friend explains what he looks at during a routine exam of a senior horse.My horse, Snoopy, turned 25 this year. Reaching this milestone brings mixed feelings. It's great that he's still a happy, healthy...
It’s a sad reality that no matter how long our horses live, they never live long enough. Eventually, most horse owners will reach the fateful day when they must answer that most difficult question: Is it time to say...
Q: We bought a 5-year-old gelding that has laminitis. A vet suggested we block the nerves in his worst hoof. What are the pros and cons of doing this, and are there any other options? We only do light...
For owners of insulin resistant horses, pasture grazing may not be possible. Grass can be too high in sugar and starch. Since horses love to eat a lot of it, very quickly, this grass can significantly raise the level...
