Bees can make a hive inside the trunk of a large shade tree. Creating a barrier of foam or wood is only a temporary fix.Can bees and horses live in harmony? That all depends. The typical honeybee is gentle...
To Clip or Not to Clip?
Decide on the best way to handle your horse's winter coat.
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Partial Clips: The Best of Both Worlds
Several clipping options allow you to get the best of both worlds—remove hair where your...
Not every thing growing in a pasture is safe for a horse to eat. Noxious and invasive plants are not only taking control of hundreds of acres of public lands but individual pastures where horseowners turn horses out for what...
Compiling a basic grooming kit for your horse is part of good horsemanship. Grooming your horse on a daily basis gives you a chance to look him over for wounds, hoof maladies and general well-being. Every horse should have its...
Purchase Your New Horse, the Horse Owner's Manual, at Amazon.com.Horse Owner's GuidesComplete Grooming Guide
Grooming your horse is more than just making him look good. It's essential for his health and strengthens the bond you share with him. Download the...
Hot weather can pose serious health problems for animals both two-legged and four-legged, including dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, encourages horse owners to take steps to prevent these ailments...
In areas of the country where there are distinct seasons, fall seems to be everyone’s favorite time to ride. The air is cool and crisp, any remaining insects are largely inactive, footing is firm, and the countryside is awash...
Local feed stores are the lifeblood of horse communities, and it's important to support them as much as we can. However, buying small quantities of hay every month or so can generally increase the price you pay for hay...
After several years of analyzing accidents involving horse trailers, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, has developed a checklist to help equestrians avoid accidents on the road.“We believe you can never over-prepare for a...
Heaves (also called recurrent airway obstruction) is a severe form of bronchitis/bronchiolitis. The airway passages of a horse with heaves are so obstructed by inflammation, mucus and bronchial muscle contraction (bronchospasm) that the animal has difficulty breathing even at...
