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Horse Ownership

7 Winter Horsekeeping Reminders

1. Provide Ventilation Your instinct tells you to cozy your horse up in his stall and shut all the doors…

11 years ago


Can Horses Get Frostbite?

Q: It's been bitterly cold at my farm this year—much worse than usual. My horses live outside, and they seem…

11 years ago

30 Ways to Weather Winter

1. Give your horse plenty of forage to offset the calories he’s burning to stay warm. 2. Make sure your…

11 years ago

Senior Horses: Aged to Perfection

In the video below, Dr. Friend explains what he looks at during a routine exam of a senior horse. My…

11 years ago

A Final Farewell

It’s a sad reality that no matter how long our horses live, they never live long enough. Eventually, most horse…

11 years ago

Grief counseling for horse and pet owners now available

Edited Press Release When a person suffers the loss of a loved one, they have many options for grief counseling…

11 years ago

Why do horses crib?

Nearly every horseperson has encountered a devoted cribber. These are horses that engage in the practice of cribbing, pressing their…

11 years ago

Does my horse need a blanket?

Assuming he is in good health, has appropriate shelter from wind and rain, is not clipped, receives free-choice high-quality forage…

11 years ago

Bathing Step-by-Step

1. Assemble all your bath equipment at the wash rack.You’ll need: Large bucket Equine Shampoo & Conditioner Sponges: large sponge…

11 years ago

Five Tips to Choose a Halter

Breakaway halters will break with enough pressure, which makes them safer than nylon halters. They are also less expensive than…

11 years ago