Q: I recently moved and now that my horses have been in their paddocks a while the dirt has turned to powder. I’ve installed feed bins so they are not eating it and I wet it down daily however it dries out quickly and is extremely dusty. What can I … Read More
The Unexpected Gift: Triumph through Trials by Karen Pickering As we approach the end of winter and prepare for spring, I am reminded that there is always something to be thankful for. It has become so apparent what is truly important in life. Things can change in moment, like they … Read More
Part 2: Making a Plan and Defining Green, Sustainable and Innovative by Mark P. Dangelo “Sustainability” has become so common a word now that it holds varied meanings depending upon the audience. It is used often with the word “innovation,” another common term used when businesses seek to differentiate … Read More
Building a Sustainable Equine Facility by Mark P. Dangelo Our family loves our horses and we do everything possible to make them healthy, comfortable and, well, part of the family. From the feed we choose, to the training they receive, to their stall upkeep and outdoor runs, we create an … Read More
by Laura Schonberg March has me thinking about longer days, better weather and conditioning my horses. I am thinking about conditioning the mind, soul and body for dry trails and the competition season and this includes horse, rider and gear. Let’s start with gear. After the wet winter season, all … Read More
Magnificent Cowboy Collectible Supports a Worthy Cause by Article Courtesy of Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Legendary comic book cowboy Red Ryder was a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost three decades. He was created by noted cowboy artist Fred Harman and his marketing partner, Stephen Slesinger. … Read More
Barns, Farms and Fears All barns and farms provide different atmospheres for dealing with fear. Some equine facilities have specialties, such as western or English showing, hunter/jumper or reining and this gives structure to their operations. They are often places with high activity levels and goal-driven riders. This sort … Read More
Part 3: Navigating Common Obstacles by Brent Rollins In my last article I revealed some tips for greatly improving your cowboy race. In this article I will give advice on how to approach and execute some of the common obstacles you’ll encounter. Also, I will tell you how … Read More
Overcome Fears with an Equine Lifestyle By Laura Daley Do not wait until you are at the barn, or preparing to mount your horse, to work on riding-related fears. Living with horses is not just a hobby it is a life style, one that can be used to help … Read More
Nutrition for the Final Three Months by Dr. Juliet M. Getty During the first eight months of pregnancy a mare may be fed like any other horse—with a balanced, high quality diet. However, things begin to change rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy. The mare now requires more … Read More
