If the idea of caring for 50 horses isn’t daunting enough, consider all of the expenses that come with that endeavor. Then imagine relying on an unsteady income of donations, grants and fundraising to get by.Every year, Lori Neagle,...
1. Assemble all your bath equipment at the wash rack.You’ll need:Large bucket
Equine Shampoo & Conditioner
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As horse owners we all know how accident and emergency prone horses can be. It’s almost as if they wake up each morning thinking, "How can I get myself into trouble today?” Having the knowledge and skill to handle...
The term colic, used to describe a horse experiencing acute abdominal pain, usually elicits worried responses from horse owners, and with good reason. Based on clinical signs alone, it’s often difficult to tell if a horse with colic is...
A professional body clipper since 1997, Dana Boyd-Miller is most famous for her spectacular clipping designs and patterns.
"I use stencils made of either thin cardboard, such as manila folders or cereal boxes, or mylar plastic from the craft store...
Before you invest in a stable blanket, rain sheet or turnout rug for your horse, make sure you're getting the correct size. The video below shows how to get an accurate measurement.Steps to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket...
Regular hoof care is an important part of the health care routine for all horses, starting when they are young foals.
If at all possible, begin handling the foal from the day he is born. From then on, make it...
If you can't judge a book by its cover, you certainly can't rely on casual observation when it comes to buying a horse. Once you've narrowed the field and found a horse that is a good match for you,...
Not everyone wants a fancy warmblood with European bloodlines. And, quite frankly, not everyone can afford one. Despite the trend toward warmbloods in the show-ring, there are many diehard Thoroughbred fans. The Thoroughbred is an athletic, courageous horse with a...
