It’s fly season. You and your horse are being swarmed by flying insects of all kinds. Tails swishing, feet stomping, skin twitching. You need some fly spray, NOW. After heading to the store, you are bombarded with numerous brands and price points. Some claim to last 14 days. Some say wipe on. Does that one…… Continue reading Buzz Off: An Equestrian’s Review of Popular Fly Spray Brands
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How To Select the Perfect Fly Mask for Your Horse
It’s finally summer! You know what that means. FLIES, FLIES, AND MORE FLIES. You may be looking for a new fly mask for your horse to try and combat those relentless bugs this year. But with all the options available, it can become pretty difficult to determine which one you should purchase. Stormy wearing a…… Continue reading How To Select the Perfect Fly Mask for Your Horse
Optimizing Horse Health: How to Give an Equine Physical Exam
You care about your horse’s health. You want them to be happy, healthy, and thriving. That’s why it is so important to know how to properly perform a comprehensive equine physical exam. When assessing your horse’s health, it is important to know their health history. You should know when and with what they were vaccinated…… Continue reading Optimizing Horse Health: How to Give an Equine Physical Exam
A Study in Scoops: The Importance of Weighing Your Horse’s Grain
Are your feed charts riddled with phrases such as “one scoop”, “two scoops”, or even “half a scoop”? Could you tell me how much grain was actually in that scoop? If not, read on to find out why not weighing your horse’s grain may actually be causing more harm than good. A Traditional Feeding Situation…… Continue reading A Study in Scoops: The Importance of Weighing Your Horse’s Grain
Too Hot to Trot? – How to Determine Ideal Weather for Horseback Riding
When is it too hot to ride? How can you determine the best weather for horseback riding? What steps can you take to help beat the heat? Keep reading to find out! What weather conditions create an environment that is too hot to ride your horse? We’ll share a few different things you can look…… Continue reading Too Hot to Trot? – How to Determine Ideal Weather for Horseback Riding