care

The anatomy of your horse’s hoof is important to know. You will be able to communicate any concerns with your farrier more easily. You’ll also be able to identify problem areas and various concerns like a crack in the heel or bruising on the sole. Ultimately, learning these seven parts will make you a better...

Horse owners must be observant! A daily checklist can be helpful in ensuring your horse is healthy and doing their best. You’ll want to look for any abnormalities to prevent them from becoming bigger issues. Each horse should be looked over individually. Daily Horse Health Checklist 1. Check their water consumption! This is easy for...

Every six to eight weeks your horse should receive a trim by a professional farrier. This is important for maintaining a sound and happy horse. The saying ‘no hoof, no horse’ is definitely true. Not all farriers are equal though! Make sure you find the right one for the job! Selecting a Farrier Work Experience:...

Spring is in the air! With the arrival of this new season, you’ll want to get out your horse care checklist and start marking off some to-dos. You’re probably busy doing spring cleaning in the house, but don’t forget you have some horse business to attend to. Spring Checklist Submit a fecal sample to your...

Many horse owners like turning to natural remedies. Essential oils, herbs, and alternative therapies like massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatment can be helpful in alleviating painful horse conditions. While conventional medicine is undoubtedly helpful, it can also be hard on your horse’s body. Remedies for Horse Conditions Peppermint- Gastric ulcers Turmeric- Arthritis Dandelion- Colic Cinnamon-...

We all know how the story goes. You spend hours developing the perfect diet, workout regimen and after care program for your horses, yet you grab fast food for yourself on the way home from the barn. It’s time we change a little bit of that! Maybe you’re responsible for a 1200 pound animal, or...

Business extraordinaire and boss babe cowgirl all around, Hannah Beth Virginia, just recently created “The Self Love Cowgirl Club.” In an interview, she’s here to tell us all about it! Q: Can you please tell me a little bit about yourself?  A: “My name is Hannah Beth Virginia and I am 23 years old. I...

Those with horse farms are likely equipped with a few barn cats. You can see them running down the aisle, sleeping in the hay and stalking in the grass! In order to keep rodent populations down, most barn owners welcome a feline or two. Cats easily earn their keep by acting as excellent hunters of...