I wanted to share with you some common plants that are poisonous to horses. Now most poisonous plants taste bad to horses because of the bitter taste, but if your horse is extremely hungry, has high levels of stress, has vitamin or nutrient deficiencies they may eat these plants. The best thing you can do…
Cleaning the sheath is something that is unpleasant for the horse as well as the owner, but is necessary for your horse’s health. The purpose of cleaning the sheath is to remove the smegma, which is excess dirt and other excretions that build up inside the sheath. This should be done at least once a…
Thrush is a bacterial infection of the frog that is located in the horse’s hoof. You will definitely be able to recognize thrush by the foul smell and the gray-black discharge. If left untreated it can cause the heels to split and bleed and cause lameness. Thrush is caused when manure or mud gets packed…
Buying your first saddle can be so overwhelming because there are so many to choose from. You’ll want to make sure the saddle fits you as well as the horse. An ill fitting saddle will cause pain for both you and your horse. Here are some basic guidelines to get you started in the right…
When you own horses and want to go on vacation you’ll more than likely need to find a horse sitter. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have a friend that can trade this out with you, but others have to find a regular horse sitter. There are a number of things you will need to consider…
