Summertime is one of my favorite times of the year. I have many fond memories of growing up on my family’s horse farm, and all the wonderful warm and sunny days that were spent there. Of course, there was a lot of work that went… Read More »Summertime Pet Care: Horses

One of the best summers, and some of the best summer memories I have, are from the summer I spent horseback riding with my horse, Moonie and my best friend and her horse, Red (who actually belonged to my husband at the time). For almost… Read More »Tips for Horseback Riding During the Summer Heat

There are several essential points you need to consider about the condition and safety of your own horse trailer. Before you load horses in any kind of trailer to take them to the horse races, it is a must to perform a condition and safety… Read More »Save Your Horses in Your Trailer

Feeding the horses one winter morning, my heart sunk when I discovered that one horse had injured her eyes. Her slinky style hood had been displaced, and the bottom section of the eye holes wedged tightly into her eyes, covering them entirely. Her upper eyelids… Read More »Treating Eye Injuries in the Horse

Colic is serious and needs treatment as soon as possible. Your horse can get colic that is either mild or severe, depending upon what the actual abdominal ailment is. You will need the following items: Vet Morphine Stomach tube Mineral oil Laxative Antibiotics Surgery Follow… Read More »How to Treat Colic in Horses

Horses are wonderful and beautiful animals, but horses can have some very annoying and even dangerous bad habits. Here are a few tips to help stop those bad habits. Cribbing This is when the horse puts his top front teeth on something, pulls back, and… Read More »Putting a Stop to a Horse’s Bad Habits

Having owned horsess, I’ve heard my share of children of friends and family members say, “I want a horse.” My first response, being a lifelong horse lover, is great! I have always thought horses to be a great activity for kids – especially in teaching… Read More »What to Do when Your Child Asks for a Horse

Some of the most basic of ideas can be the most advanced part of training a horse. You need to always use these essential concepts throughout your instruction to achieve a well-trained horse. To initiate your advanced horse training begins with these simple tips first.… Read More »Important Advanced Horse Training Tips

First, let us explore the causes of equine dehydration. If your horse is outside during the cold months, their water may be freezing and a horse will not drink extremely cold water, not even from a lake. If you have a lake nearby that freezes… Read More »Avoid Equine Dehydration with the Use of Electrolytes