Cribbing is at the top of the list of stable vices, probably because it’s destructive and difficult to cure. A horse that cribs uses its upper incisors to grab hold of a solid object and then arches its neck...
Full-size body clippers: Two pairs are a useful luxury. If one pair needs to cool down after getting too hot during a body clip, you’ll have a spare on hand. This saves time. If you only have one pair...
Horse-care expert Kylie Lyman, who manages Olympic event rider Robert Costello's Tanglewood Farm in Southern Pines, N.C., says a good pair of clippers, along with organized preparation, practical know-how and a relaxed horse, make clipping easier. Find a friend...
Video: How to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket
Finding the correct blanket size for your horse is easy. Here's how to get an accurate measurement.
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Field Guide to Horse Blankets
The experts at Dover Saddlery help you select...
A lot of horses aren’t treated to a posh bed each night. Many spend much of their lives in dry paddocks or corrals, where the ground can be quite unforgiving. Over time, open sores can develop on the front...
According to Kathryn Watts who heads up Rocky Mountain Research & Consulting Inc., there is no advantage to feeding “old” hay to horses that need lower nutritional requirements as a result of health conditions such as obesity or lamintis....
With the vast array of blankets on the market, it's not always simple to pick the right one. Use these guidelines to help you decide what kind of clothing your horse needs for the weather where you live.
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Have you ever felt your western saddle shifting beneath your seat? It could be due to an improperly fitted cinch. The wrong sized cinch could also cause your horse to develop a sore or gal due to pinching or rubbing....
The distinctive clank of a loose shoe is never a welcome sound for a horse owner. In most cases, a loose shoe will probably put your horse out of commission until the farrier arrives.Tools of the Trade
Clinches: The end of...
Few climates in the United States are so hospitable that horse owners never need to dress for cold weather. Even parts of warm states like Florida and Texas experience frost and snow from time to time. Because barn chores are tedious...
