To help your horse overcome his trailering fears, you have to look at it from his perspective. As prey animals, with a flight or fight response, horses prefer to be in big, open spaces where they can easily see...
Q: My horse is very nervous about fly spray. He always spooks when I try to spray his legs. He spends a lot of time outside and is very bothered by flies, so I want to do something for...
You like to think your horse has it good. He lives in a comfy stall with soft bedding, safely out of the elements. There are plenty of other horses in the barn, and your horse is turned out with...
Researchers at the University of Rennes in France recently conducted a study that involved 184 horses at 22 French riding schools. Horses in the study encompassed a variety of breeds, and all were stabled in stalls. Some spent no...
The following factors help decrease stabling stress:Stall fronts and doors made of steel mesh or grillwork to increase your horse’s visual area.
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With the intense heat and dry weather hitting parts of the country this summer, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture experts are recommending horse owners take stock of their pastures and consider other management options such as supplementing with...
Q: I have a nice pasture at my house and I’m thinking about bringing home a Miniature Horse. However, my pasture has various fruit trees, including apple, fig and black walnut, among others. Is it safe to keep a...
Each season brings its own set of challenges for horse owners. Plan ahead to keep your horse happy and healthy all year long.WinterIncrease your horse’s hay. Horses keep warm through the process of digesting...
You’ve loved horses for most of your life, but have you passed on this passion to your child? As a parent, it’s a great feeling to discover that your son or daughter shares your interest in horses and riding....
Summertime is the best time for hanging out at the barn. But with the long hours of daylight and wide array of equestrian activities comes a selection of seasonal problems that can really cramp your summer style. Here, we...
