Good Fit: A blanket that fits well will not be too tight or loose in any one area. Most blankets have many adjustable elements, but the length must be correct. The blanket should cover your horse from withers to...
Bees can make a hive inside the trunk of a large shade tree. Creating a barrier of foam or wood is only a temporary fix.Can bees and horses live in harmony? That all depends. The typical honeybee is gentle...
Not every thing growing in a pasture is safe for a horse to eat. Noxious and invasive plants are not only taking control of hundreds of acres of public lands but individual pastures where horseowners turn horses out for what...
Hot weather can pose serious health problems for animals both two-legged and four-legged, including dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, encourages horse owners to take steps to prevent these ailments...
In areas of the country where there are distinct seasons, fall seems to be everyone’s favorite time to ride. The air is cool and crisp, any remaining insects are largely inactive, footing is firm, and the countryside is awash...
Local feed stores are the lifeblood of horse communities, and it's important to support them as much as we can. However, buying small quantities of hay every month or so can generally increase the price you pay for hay...
After several years of analyzing accidents involving horse trailers, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, has developed a checklist to help equestrians avoid accidents on the road.“We believe you can never over-prepare for a...
Heaves (also called recurrent airway obstruction) is a severe form of bronchitis/bronchiolitis. The airway passages of a horse with heaves are so obstructed by inflammation, mucus and bronchial muscle contraction (bronchospasm) that the animal has difficulty breathing even at...
By domesticating horses, we moved them from their natural, limitless environment to the confines of small corrals and buildings designed mostly for our own convenience. Unfortunately, barns are not always conducive to healthy living. They can harbor airborne contaminants...
