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
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
Using an Equine’s Well Developed Sense of Smell to Increase Health and Wellness The smell of a horse can be calming to those of us who love them. Many people who do not ride still keep a horse. Why? When asked a common answer is, “I need the smell of … Read More
by Laura Schonberg Like many mammals, I want to hibernate in the winter: sit in front of the fire, eat pasta, read a book, etc. Dog walks and morning feedings at the barn are in the dark; going to and from work is in the dark; evening chores or … Read More
I am not against breeding. There are many positive reasons for breeding your own perfect horse. The whole process can be a wonderful experience that leads to a lifetime partnership between you and your horse. However, when dealing with personal fears, it is much easier to overcome them with a … Read More
Three Key Factors to Keep Horses Healthy in Inclement Weather by Eleanor Blazer Baby, it’s cold outside! Caring for your horse in the winter can be a challenge, but there are steps you can take to help keep him healthy and comfortable. Of course, nutrition, shelter and basic health care … Read More
by Laura Schonberg If you had asked me 5 years ago about adding horses to my life I would have said no way. Too much work, time, money and stress. And too much to manage along with working full time and keeping the family from total chaos. Now, going into … Read More
