Your
horse presses his top teeth against a solid object, arches his neck, and
swallows air in a rocking motion. A grunting or gulping noise emerges. This is
cribbing. Its true cause is unknown but genetics along with stressful
circumstances appear to be...
When selecting a blanket for your horse, you may encounter some unfamiliar textile terms. Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist for Dover Saddlery, offers the following glossary of blanket fabric terminology.Defining Deniers
When you’re selecting outerwear for your horse, one of...
Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist with Dover Saddlery, offers the following blanket fit checkpoints:Start by fastening the chest closure. The fabric at the chest should be able to overlap, with the buckle or clip adjustment somewhere near the...
Many types of horse clothing are available. Some blankets are designed for use
while the horse is turned out, while others have specific uses in the stable or while
the horse is under supervision. Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist
for Dover Saddlery,...
Q: My wife and I would like to start up a breeding and boarding operation. What do we need to know before starting our farm?A:Combining a love for horses with a family-run business venture sounds like an appealing...
If you board your horse, a safe and healthy environment for your horse is of utmost importance. With resistance increasing in small strongyles and no new dewormer on the horizon, horse owners should be asking barn managers about parasite...
Horses often won't choose to move to shelter or higher ground, even if we think it's in their own best interest. Illustration by Chris WareQ: When it rains, it gets really wet and muddy in my horse’s corral, right...
The severe weather season is upon us, and when things get rough, we’re reminded to DUCK:D – Go DOWN to the lowest level.
U – Get UNDER something.
C – COVER your head.
K – KEEP in shelter...
With summer just around the corner, many of us are getting ready to enjoy the prime time of our equine-enthusiast lives. Along with the increased activity and travel with our horses comes an increased threat of equine infectious disease,...
“Sweet…”, as a modern term, denotes pleasure and enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything but “sweet…”.“Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis, is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may...
