Horse Care

Whether horses can eat carrots has gotten complicated with all the debate about treat feeding and sugar content in the horse world. Carrots are the...

Ordered a new fly mask. The old one has holes where holes shouldn’t be. Amazon two-day delivery is dangerous for horse owners. The shopping list...

Lunging session went sideways. Literally. Horse decided to change direction without permission. Three times. Some days you train the horse. Some days the horse trains...

Found an old photo of my first horse. Twenty years ago. Different barn, different life, same feeling when I see it. Some things stay with...

Teach a child to groom a horse safely with the right horse, one-to-one adult supervision, safe positioning, suitable tools, and clear stop signals.

Watched a documentary about wild mustangs last night. Made me appreciate how adaptable horses really are. Our domesticated horses have it easy comparatively. Climate controlled...

If a horse chews, gaps, head-tosses or fights the bit, check dental health, oral injury, bit and bridle fit, rider contact, saddle and training before switching equipment.

Morning turnout routine takes thirty minutes now. Used to resent the time. Now it’s my favorite part of the day. Perspective shifts when you stop...

Signed up for a clinic next month. Dressage fundamentals. Never too old to go back to basics. Ego says I know this stuff already. Reality...

Recognizing common health problems early can mean the difference between a minor issue and a serious emergency. Every horse owner should know the warning signs...