Category: Horse Care
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How to Handle a Horse Wound
Wounds can be tricky. What may appear as a tiny scrape or unoffensive knick, but may actually be a serious puncture wound that requires a vet to ensure that there are no complications. It is important to be familiar with the steps to take and when to call the vet…
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8 Tips For Improving Your Horse Barns Air Quality
We have all stepped into a barn that sets off our allergies or causes difficulty breathing. Ensuring that the air quality in your horse barn is of high quality is very important for your horse’s health. Horses are susceptible to all sorts of respiratory-related health issues that can be triggered…
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Understanding Horse Shoes – What Are Their Purpose?
Whether or not you’ve been in a saddle, you have undoubtedly heard of a horseshoe. They are a symbol of good luck for those outside the equestrian world, but for us within the community, they are more than a lucky charm. A horseshoe is a tool that protects and enhances…
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What To Feed An Older Horse
Just like humans, horses are living longer. With advances in nutrition, veterinary care, and farm management, we get to spend more time with our beloved equines. However, determining when your horse is of senior status depends on their individual needs and their aging process. Instead of relying on an arbitrary…
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What Is Colic & How Can It Be Prevented?
If you’re in the equestrian world you’ve undoubtedly heard of colic. It is a word that causes immediate dread and stress. Colic is one of the most common emergency vet calls and can be potentially fatal. It is something you shouldn’t take lightly. We are going to go over exactly…
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What To Do For Your Old or Lame Horse That You Love But Can’t Keep
If you’re in the horse world at all you have definitely come across posts or listings that say “Can’t ride anymore, need to find a good home for my older horse” or “ Can’t keep my lame horse anymore but want to find a good home”. If you’ve ever been…
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How To Maintain Your Horses Weight in The Winter?
The winter season’s days are short, the nights are long and the temperatures are low. If the winter brings routine change for you and your horse, you may start to notice weight loss. For some, watching weight is a year-round thing. For others, winter is the most opportune time to…
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How To Tell If You Are Too Big For Your Horse
Have you recently been asking yourself “am I too big for my horse?”. This question is actually very common and there is no need to be self-conscious. Sometimes we outgrow horses and sometimes we never actually fit them in the first place. It is very common for children to begin…
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Do Horses Like To Be Ridden?
Whether you ride or not, I’m sure you’ve seen a horse and asked yourself “do horses like to be ridden?”. To an equestrian, it may be obvious when your horse wants to work and when they don’t. Does your horse move away from you when you head toward it with…
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Tips For Horseback Riding On Hot Summer Days
During the summertime, plenty of riders are still competing or recreationally riding. It can be tough staying cool, summer seasons are getting hotter and dryer. It’s important to find ways to keep you and your horses cool during the hot seasons. What To Consider When Riding During The Summer? Keeping…
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