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 […]

As the weather turns colder, I see my horse seeking out morning sun spots more frequently.  Obviously, standing in the warm sun rays feels good but as winter approaches should I start blanketing him to help keep him warm?   There is much to be said and many opinions on […]

Horses are herd animals yet many people only have one.  When my parents were ready to buy me my first horse they said I could have one, not two or three.  My first horse Copper absolutely loved me but every once in a while I got the feeling that he […]