When cold winter temperatures arrive and the thermometer begins to dip below the 32° Fahrenheit mark, farm owners face a long list of seasonal chores: putting away hoses and draining outdoor water spigots, parking the horse trailer, preparing turnout...
Whether you’re facing mounds of snow, frigid wind and ice, or just some dark and desolate months ahead, your winter horsekeeping routine will need some adjustments. Let’s tackle some common cold-weather horse care myths to help you provide the...
As winter closes in around us, we have our warm winter clothing ready, hay in the barn, and the tractor and vehicles tuned up for the season. But what about our horses? True, we’re not as motivated in our...
Winter is setting in, and while you may be tempted to wrap your horse in an overly toasty warm blanket and tuck him in to a heated barn for the cold season, avoid the urge. He’s better off if...
You’ve been horse shopping for a while, looking for that perfect partner. Well, you’ve finally found him—and he sailed through his pre-purchase exam with flying colors! While that might seem like the hard part, now is when you really...
The days are most definitely getting shorter and the mornings are a bit cooler; your horse has probably already begun growing in a bit of his winter coat. The time to begin preparing for cold, wintery weather to come...
Fall days—a chill in the air, geese flying south, pumpkins…and fuzzy horses. Autumn is a time when many horses are putting on their winter coats in earnest, but what causes it? Is it the change in temperature? Is it...
Learn more on what a pre-purchase exam for a horse is!Q: How can you tell if a horse is healthy before you buy it?A: When a buyer is considering purchasing a new horse, often the veterinarian is called out...
As a horse-crazy kid, you’ve probably been asking your parents for a horse as long as you can remember. And they finally said yes! You are excited for a horse of your own, but where do you start? Follow...
Are you ready for a horse of your own? Here’s a checklist to help you decide if now is the right time to buy your first horse. Before devoting yourself to a full-time search for your first horse, answer...
