A friend came to our barn and didn’t like that I fed my horses grain in buckets hung in the stalls. He said horses should always eat hay from the ground. I understand that there are benefits to ground feeding, but there are also good reasons to feed raised. So, which one is the best …
Recently, I had a heartwarming movie experience with my grandchildren while watching Racing Stripes. One of the young ones mistakenly referred to a zebra as a striped horse, and I took the opportunity to educate them. I explained that a zebra is not a horse, but rather a close relative of horses, both of which …
As my son and I walked the pasture, I noticed a fresh cut on my horse’s lower foreleg. I called for my grandson to grab a lead rope and halter, and we brought him to the barn. I flushed the wound with saline, applied Wonder Dust, and wrapped the leg, hoping to prevent proud flesh …
As an enthusiast of folklore and equine history, the power of horseshoes has always intrigued me. For years, my relatives hung a horseshoe above their front door for good luck, and I couldn’t help but ponder the significance of this simple iron shoe. Why is it considered to bring such fortune and prosperity? So, I …
Recently, I made a careless mistake. I left the stall gate open while I went to grab a hoof pick, and before I knew it, my horse wandered off. I asked my son to grab a lead rope and halter to bring him back, but he couldn’t find either. From that moment on, I made …
Once upon a time, in the rugged lands of the Vikings, horses were more than just animals. They were symbols of strength, endurance, and courage, inspiring awe and reverence among the people of Scandinavia. Horses were trusty companions to the Vikings, carrying them into battle, plowing fields, and transporting goods across the land. From the …
Picture of a horse kept in a stall and is not growing a winter coat.
To better understand horses and the challenges they face, it is important to learn about the dangerous predators that threaten their safety. By doing so, we can approach training and handling with empathy and respect, setting the foundation for a successful partnership. In this article, I share the top 5 predators of wild horses and …
I’m in a family of horse and music lovers. We like hanging out at the barn, riding, and working with our horses. One thing that makes it even more enjoyable is listening to music while we ride. I’ve found that music can significantly affect how we ride. An upbeat and energetic music playlist is great …
I was at the stables, examining the young horses for sale, when a friend of mine asked me if I was buying a horse as an investment. I laughed and told him that I was making an investment in my own happiness. But as I looked into the eyes of a chestnut filly, I couldn’t …