Having a great new arena is a dream come true, and being able to use it at night is a bonus. But you need to put as much thought into lighting the arena as you did planning it. Michael...
Trailers are either straight-load (horses face straight ahead while traveling) or slant-load (horses stand at an angle). While most horses prefer to travel straight, a slant-load allows for more horses (or a larger tack/living area) to fit in the...
A springtime meadow filled with a rainbow of colors and shades is a lovely sight to behold—except when that meadow is your horse's pastures. Some of the wildflowers and weeds that abound during spring and summer are toxic to...
From the multitude of terms pertaining to ratings of horse trailers and tow vehicles, there are five that are extremely important to know and understand when determining towing capacities.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW or GW) – actual weight of a...
Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies and collaboration with your veterinarian. A springtime tune-up is key in preparing your horse for the active riding season...
To prepare for fly and mosquito season, target insects by eliminating or limiting their breeding grounds. Many insects proliferate around wet areas, such as bogs, ponds and mud. Mosquito larvae hatch in stagnant water that stands for four days,...
VETERINARY PROCEDURESAnnual vaccinations
Nutrition and body condition assessment
Dentistry
Sheath cleaning for male horses
Final foaling preparations for pregnant mares
Review of deworming schedules: frequency and products
Fecal check for internal parasite eggs
Discuss fitness and conditioning program
Check...
Housefly:
This fly is commonly found milling around your horse's face in order to lap moisture from his eyes and nose with its sponging mouthparts. It will also feed on wounds. The housefly favors sweet things as well, such as...
Basic ChartDetailed ChartKeeping track of your horse's routine health care is one of the best steps to ensuring his lifelong wellness, but it can also be a challenge. Between deworming, hoof care, dentistry and veterinary visits, there's a lot...
A safety release knot, sometimes called a quick release knot, is a method of tying your horse in a way that can be released quickly in case of emergency. If your horse panics and pulls back, you're able to...
