Recent Blog Posts

  • Getting your new horse to fit into the herd

    May 1, 2012
    When you get a new horse, you will inevitably put it in with the rest of the horses that you own. Much like with other species the pecking order will be altered with a new arrival. Here are some ideas from Joanne Meszoly of Equisearch.
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  • Grooming Tips for Your Horse

    May 1, 2012
    A well groomed horse not only looks good, but also enjoys the attention he receives while being groomed. • Untangling a Matted Tail: Wash the tail thoroughly with soap and water. Liquid soap will work best. After rinsing, apply an equine hair conditioner.
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  • Controlling Horse Stall Odors

    April 1, 2012
    Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring.
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  • Nutrition Tips for Your Senior Horse

    April 1, 2012
    Just like humans, horses will begin to show signs of deterioration as they reach their senior years. We typically define a “senior” horse as one about fifteen to eighteen years old, although you may notice these changes well outside of this age bracket.
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  • Keeping Your Horse’s Teeth Healthy

    March 1, 2012
    Just as human do, horses require periodic dental care. Generally speaking, cavities are less of an issue for a horse, provided the ingredients of the feed are not super saturated with molasses, unnatural flavorings and sweeteners.
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  • How to Prevent and Minimize Problems When Introducing Horses to Spring Pastures

    February 1, 2012
    For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to minimize the risk of laminitis as horses are exposed to fresh pastures. Why can fresh grass cause laminitis in horses?
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  • How to Use Complete Feeds to Stretch Your Hay Supply

    January 1, 2012
    Fiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay for their horses.
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