It’s a common perception that horses eat grain. But should they? Is grain really necessary in your horse’s diet? The answer is that it all depends on your horse and what you do with him.
First off, what exactly is...
It’s mud, mud everywhere this time of year. While horse owners welcome with open arms the warmth of spring after a long winter, the oscillating temperatures and crazy mix of precipitation can make the most stoic of us wish...
I’ll admit it: I’m fascinated with categorizing personalities using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) system. I mean, it’s never a bad time to sit down and take one of those "Which MBTI personality type are YOU?” quizzes, because even...
Q: My new horse lives in a field with a shelter but prefers to stay out in the rain. Big clumps of hair are falling out along his back due to rain rot. What do you recommend to treat...
Q: My horse has recently been diagnosed with ulcers, and I am treating him with probiotics, however, is there a connection between ulcers and colic? Do horses with ulcers have higher instances of colic episodes? A: I chose this question...
After a long trail ride, sore muscles or nagging joint pain may prompt us to take an aspirin or another type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) without much thought. These medications are the standard go-to when it comes to...
The relationship with your equine veterinarian should rank right up there with the all-important one you have with your horse. It’s something that each of us as horse owners should nurture in order to keep our horses healthy and...
As horse owners, it can be a little nerve-racking to introduce a new horse into an already established herd. You know the drill—Penny understands that Beans is the boss and respects her; Gerry the gelding knows that he shouldn’t...
If you are considering pulling your horse’s shoes and trying the barefoot approach, it’s important to educate yourself on this method of horse-keeping. Your farrier, and your horse’s daily care and diet, will likely change.The idea of keeping a...
In the world of horse rescue, you never know what "tools” you’re going to have to pull out from under your hat to deal with daily surprises. This week – Jennifer Swanson and Brad Gaver, co-founders of Pure Thoughts...
