Don’t Cut Corners on Correct Footing By Dustin Gruetter Does choosing arena footing make your head spin? It seems complicated because it is! Of course, equestrians know that caring for horses is no easy task. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative … Read More
Spring Brings Many Changes to Equine Hooves By Aliena Hook As winter’s snow and ice melts, horses crave the sweet, sugar and carbohydrate-loaded spring grass that pops up in abundance. Spring is notorious for some key changes in our horses’ feet, and those changes are caused by a variety … Read More
Safety and Comfort for Horse and Human By Dustin Gruetter Maybe you participate in equine sports for fun, or perhaps you are there to win. Whatever the case, good showmanship will always be rooted in proper training and preparation. This, of course, would be rather difficult without access to … Read More
Five Commonly-Heard Myths By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD It takes time for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals that seek to … Read More
Circulation in Your Horse’s Hooves Won’t Happen Without Movement by Eleanor Blazer A horse that constantly walks his stall is an annoyance. The bedding gets piled along the walls, manure gets ground to bits, stall mats shift and weight loss can result. Keep in mind he is not doing it to … Read More
How to Live the Dream and Help Save the Planet Small-scale agriculture and animal farming are some of our strongest links to the earth. This symbiotic, cyclical relationship between humans, flora, and fauna predates our agrarian roots and is guided by a principle of respect for our planet’s natural … Read More
Etiquette for Equestrians Away From Home by Kim Roe Most boarding and training facilities are owned and managed by hard-working professionals who are in the business because they love horses and the country life. The horse business involves non-stop work and loads of money — both in the original … Read More
Proper Composting is Essential for Horse Farms by Eleanor Blazer All horses produce manure, and lots of it. The average 1,000-pound horse produces about 50 pounds of manure a day… and this doesn’t include the bedding. When you consider a horse eats about 25 to 30 pounds of feed … Read More
The Benefits of Post-and-Beam Barn Designs by Dustin Gruetter The decision to add a horse barn to your property is a big one, and can feel rather daunting once you start to review all your options. Of course, this is doubly true if you’re not acquainted with the proper … Read More
Winter Weather Care for your Horse As extreme temperatures roll in, it’s natural to wonder how you can keep your horse comfortable in freezing weather. We know we would like to be curled up on the couch with a cup of tea, but unfortunately, it’s difficult (if not impossible) … Read More
