One thing I really need in my life is friends. I have moved around a lot so I can’t say I have had any lifelong friends, but I always seem…
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Anyone who has had a horse choke can tell you, it is not a pleasant experience. Horses “choke” when a...
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I hate to say it, but I got myself into a little trouble Saturday night and cut my leg again. Yes, again. No, I wasn’t partying…
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Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. And while this is true, some horsemen believe it to be a man-made and mystical creation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Like the more familiar niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, biotin is first and foremost a B-vitamin.
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Vitamins and minerals are vital to the horse’s physical well-being. Without sufficient vitamin and mineral intake, it is impossible for...
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Several people have asked me, “How do you like being retired? Retirement took some getting used to. Luckily for me it came in increments.
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For those of you interested in the finer points of horse nutrition, you’ve no doubt come across this truism: Feed...
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I wandered out after I finished my dinner and met Oreo in the pasture. As I walked up to him I smelled something familiar…
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In every aspect of our lives we strive for balance. As owners and caretakers of horses we should also make...
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You learn a lot about your barn mates at mealtime. I, of course, am a gentleman at all times (well, unless I have a…
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Nutrition is an important part of your horse’s overall program. It is particularly important for high-performance horses to get the appropriate…
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It just isn’t as easy to stand on three legs as it used to be. “The mind is willing, but the body has other ideas”: isn’t that how the saying goes?
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By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer. Add a capful of purple shampoo to a bottle of rubbing alcohol and place in…
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I saw them first. They were creeping along the pasture fence at the edge of the woods, silently sneaking through the tall…
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Wood chewing can be an annoying and destructive behavior in horses. Understanding why horses chew wood and incorporating strategic management...
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I have had a lot of human friends in my lifetime. For the most part I like humans just fine. I love the ones that…
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To ride or not to ride, that is the question. Temperature alone is not a good guide when it comes...
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As you all know, I am a horse. As a horse, I love to roll in the dirt. It is hard work, all that rolling, particularly for an old guy…
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Horses require regular dental care. Most horses should be examined once a year by a well qualified equine dentist or veterinarian....
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It is hot… and humid… and buggy. So very buggy. I know we are in for a scorcher when those pesky insects start buzzing…
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Hay cubes can be fed wet or dry. When first introduced it may be advisable to wet the cubes as...
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There is never a dull moment when you have fallen in love with a little cutie like Ginger pony. We get to spend every night together in the…
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Hellooooo, yoo-hoo, yoo-hoo! You in the barn… hey short one… come out here and help me! It seems I have a fly sheet problem…
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What is Equine Motor Neuron Disease? Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) is a degenerative disease of the motor neurons located...
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