Due to their thin construction, rope halters offer a bit more control than the nylon and leather varieties more commonly found in tack store catalogs. Here's how to make one of your own.
What you'll need:-20-foot length of ¼ inch...
Make sure your horse is getting the right feed and supplements, even when you can't be there to feed him. Click the image at right to download a free stall card to display all of your horse's essential information.
Click...
Next spring you plan to take your horse to a big event several hundred miles away. To reach your destination, you may travel through states you’ve never before visited. Since equine transportation regulations vary from state to state, how will...
Got saddle? Well, now you probably need a pad, too. Whether you ride English or western, selecting the proper pad can help your saddle fit a variety of horses. However, let’s be clear: a poorly made saddle—one that’s unbalanced...
Equine weight management can be a challenge at any age. Horses of all ages need targeted nutrition to meet their special needs. The senior horse is no exception. In order to keep older horses going strong, special attention is...
Horse leasing has always been popular, both for the horse owner and the lessee. The owner gets relief from the financial aspects or horse ownership and, in many cases, gets the satisfaction of knowing that the horse is being...
A thorough, sudsy shampoo tends to be a major production when you’re bathing a horse. Much of the time, you end up getting almost as wet as your horse. While there are admitted benefits to these full-on shampoo sessions,...
Worried about resistance? Concerned that your parasite control program isn’t working as well as it used to? With questions like these, it can pay to incorporate fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT) into your...
With cold weather right around the corner, the grass is dying off and truckloads of hay are being delivered for the winter. The change in seasons also brings a change in your horse's nutritional needs, so make sure you're...
Good Fit: A blanket that fits well will not be too tight or loose in any one area. Most blankets have many adjustable elements, but the length must be correct. The blanket should cover your horse from withers to...
