Choosing which type of hay to feed your favorite equine can be challenging.  Just as we humans try to eat high quality nutritious food to stay healthy, our horses often need the same level of dietary care.    But how do you choose the best hay for your horse?  The […]

Horses love to eat…and eat…and eat.  As natural grazers, most of their day is spent nibbling grasses.  If your horse doesn’t have access to fresh grass, it is important to provide him with good quality, clean hay.  But how much hay should you feed your horse?  After consulting several veterinary […]

There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours of your time grooming and bathing your horse only have them roll in the dirt a few minutes later.  My gelding is no different.  His response to a nice, sudsy bath is a vigorous dust roll right after.  This got me thinking.  […]

Hoof care is critical when it comes to maintaining the overall health of your horse.  One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from other equestrians is whether their horse actually needs shoes.  This depends and is not always a cut and dry answer.  Not all horses require shoes […]

What is it about pets that make them irresistible when it comes to treats?  I’m pretty sure it has something to do with big, pouty eyes and a cute face.  Every time I walk past the pasture and my horse has his head hanging over the fence, I feel the […]

Where there are horses, there are flies.  I hate seeing these biting insects swarming around my horse’s face, especially at the corners of his eyes.  This has to be annoying and even uncomfortable at times.   Wanting to help ease his discomfort, I retrieved his fly mask and suddenly thought […]