Halter classes can be a bit intimidating and provide some hefty competition. Of course, most of us know that your horse must have more correct conformation to succeed in halter. But I would like to share some grooming tips that can help your less “correct” horse stand out and hopefully place higher. For the Horse…… Continue reading Grooming Tips to Help You Stand Out in Halter Classes
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How to Make An Affordable DIY Hay Steamer
Commercial hay steamers sure are expensive! When you’re in a pinch, a quick at-home steamer can be a lifesaver! We decided to try and construct one ourselves to help our pony with heaves through some lower-quality hay! NOTE: Remember to please always use caution when using your DIY steamer! If you are going to be…… Continue reading How to Make An Affordable DIY Hay Steamer
On the Cutting Edge: Tips for Better Horse Clipping
Summer is right around the corner! Many equestrians, myself included, are beginning to put their horses back into more consistent work. But when that winter coat doesn’t shed as quickly as you would like, what can you do? That’s where equine body clipping comes in! Clipping was something that intimidated me for many years until…… Continue reading On the Cutting Edge: Tips for Better Horse Clipping
7 Things You Need to Consider About Your Horse Shelter
Photo by Summer C on Unsplash How big should your horse shelter be? To answer this question, you need to know how many horses will be using the shelter. It is recommended that there is at least 144 square feet for each horse being housed. For example, 3 horses would need a shelter that is…… Continue reading 7 Things You Need to Consider About Your Horse Shelter
Designing and Framing a Shelter for Our Miniature Horse
Due to Stormy’s unfortunate diagnosis of equine COPD (heaves), we determined that she would need to be separated from the larger horses. This separation would allow us to give her more personalized care to help manage her condition. However, our current set up contains only one large shelter for the trio and so, Stormy needs…… Continue reading Designing and Framing a Shelter for Our Miniature Horse
A Brief Overview of Equine Forage Species
Almost everyone knows that horses eat grass but many may not know what kind of grass horses prefer and are provided. There are many different forage species that are available to horse owners and today we are going to go over a few of them. Cool-Season Perennial Grasses Kentucky Bluegrass Kentucky bluegrass is considered one…… Continue reading A Brief Overview of Equine Forage Species
How to Perform Equine Physical, Neurological and Dental Exams
Whether you are looking to purchase a new equine friend or simply want to advance your equine husbandry education, being able to properly perform equine exams is a key skill. In this post, I will run through how to perform three different equine exams: physical, neurological, and dental. Equine Physical Exams When performing an equine…… Continue reading How to Perform Equine Physical, Neurological and Dental Exams
In The Feed Room: What I Feed My Horses And Why
This week, I wanted to provide a rundown of what I feed my horses to inspire you to take a peek at your horse’s diet. Please note, I am not saying that the way I feed is perfect nor that I am an expert. The diet I list out in this post is a culmination…… Continue reading In The Feed Room: What I Feed My Horses And Why
Stable and Barn Cat Management: 6 Quick Tips
Many horse owners know the joys of being greeted by cute, feline friends when they arrive at the barn. But they may have never thought about the care that should go into these cats. We’ll run through a few quick tips on barn cat management to help anyone who wants to better care for their…… Continue reading Stable and Barn Cat Management: 6 Quick Tips
Out of Thin Air: A Peek at Equine COPD (Heaves)
This week’s topic hits a little close to home, as our miniature horse, Stormy, has recently been struggling with heaves. Unfortunately, the years of being housed in inadequate living conditions have caught up with her. This post is meant to help educate other equestrians who are struggling with managing their horse’s heaves. So what exactly…… Continue reading Out of Thin Air: A Peek at Equine COPD (Heaves)