Five Ways to Keep Your Horse Healthy This Winter
Is the cold weather and endless snow getting you down? Even
if you are enjoying the winter season, your horse may be affected by the low
temperatures and snowfall. Whether your horse is a hard-working performance
horse, aging senior or trail compa…
Simple Steps to Holistic Health Manangement
Merriam Webster's dictionary defines "holistic" as "relating to or concerned with whole or complete systems," meaning that it encompasses both the physical and emotional well being of your animal.Holistic health emphasizes maintaining wellness, inste…
Joint Health Info All Dog Owners Should Know
Researchers
estimate that at least one in five dogs suffers from poor joint health. Joint
health affects all sizes and ages, large breeds, small breed, young and old. As
dogs continue to live longer, eventually virtually all of them will experienc…
Stop Pampering Your Pony: 3 Things You Can Do For You
We're riders. We go to the barn, spend the time to ensure our horse is immaculately groomed, their tack fits just right, and their backs are plenty warm before we put them to work - but what about us? So often, we spend so much time fussi…
Poultice: Do you know what you're missing?
While commonplace in the racing and eventing world, poultice isn't often utilized in other disciplines. Much of that is simply due to the fact that riders are creatures of habit; we use what we know and we know what we're taught. If you g…
The Art of Bandaging
Bandaging your horse's lower legs can be an important part of your daily care routine. Because of the delicate nature of the lower limb, it is vitally important to understand when and when not to use bandages and also how to apply them properly…