If you are one of the many people who keeps your horse at your home property, you’ve probably spent some time trying to decide what is the best type of bedding for your horse. There are quite a few options available today - from wood based products such as shavings and wood pellets, to straw bedding, rubber mats, and other alternative choices that are available depending on your geographical location. Every horse is different and the type of stall bedding that you choose will really depend on … [Read more...]

The warm weather has finally arrived and of course you’re eager to start riding your horse again! Whether it’s going for a long, relaxing trail ride with friends or returning to the show arena to compete, for many of us summer is when we get to spend the most amount of time riding our horse. Along with long days and warm sunshine, summer can often include extended periods of uncomfortable heat waves and high humidity which can be dangerous for both you and your horse. When the temperatures start … [Read more...]

It’s the beginning of spring and of course you’re excited to say goodbye to those long, cold winter days and finally spend some time outside enjoying the warm weather. And naturally one of the top things you want to do is finally get on your horse and start riding again! While you might be ready to go for a long trail ride or start showing again, your horse has probably been a couch potato all winter long and you’re going to need some time to get your horse back into shape. Most likely your … [Read more...]

Now that winter has finally set in, you’ve probably found yourself extra busy taking care of the additional chores around the barn. From unpacking your horse’s winter blankets, dealing with frozen water troughs and buckets, and clearing snow and ice from walkways, you might not be riding as much as you’d like. But your horse’s hooves still grow during the winter months, and your horse will need regular hoof care in the winter as he does during the rest of the year. Regular Farrier Care Meet … [Read more...]

If you own a horse, you’ve probably discovered that when you ask different people what is the best hay to feed your horse, you never get a simple, standard reply. There are so many various opinions that people have about what to feed their horse, when their horse should be fed, how much they need and how different types of feed can affect their horse’s behavior and performance. You may have already tried to do some research on the best hay to feed your horse and most likely the more you’ve read, … [Read more...]

If you decide you want to blanket your horse this winter, trying to choose the right horse blanket can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider such as how to select the right size, what thickness or weight blanket your horse will need, and then of course you will need to decide what color and style to pick … it can be very challenging just trying to figure out where to begin! So here are a few tips and some information about blankets that will help you as you try to choose … [Read more...]

Summertime is every horse owner’s favorite time of year. From local horse shows to national competitions, trail rides or horse camping, this is when we get to spend more time outside with our horses enjoying the long days and beautiful weather. But along with the summer fun, hot weather and high humidity in many areas can pose a risk to your horse. Horses, just like people, have the ability to sweat and as the sweat evaporates, it works to help cool the skin down and moderate the body … [Read more...]

Prepare For A Horse Show Whether you are showing your horse for the first time in Dressage or Western Pleasure, or you’re a seasoned competitor in Reining or Jumping, getting ready for a horse show can be a nerve-wracking experience. There’s a lot to do to prepare for a horse show and so much to remember to bring with you - and usually on the day of the show you’re running late, scrambling to find that last minute safety pin or your favorite blue halter. And you might end up at the show only to … [Read more...]