Running a ranch isn’t easy. You have to be prepared to put a lot of time, energy, and money into building a successful operation, and then you have to work hard to keep it running smoothly. However, if owning a ranch has always been your dream, your hard work and dedication will pay off. Make.. [Read More]
Choosing equipment for your horse ensures your safety and comfort while riding. A few essentials are necessary for the best riding experience. Make sure you decide if you want to do English or Western riding before you choose your gear as the equipment isn’t interchangeable. Here are some of the things you need before you.. [Read More]
To its owner, a fine horse is more than an animal; It’s a major investment, requiring the maximum degree of care and protection. Horses, of course, being living creatures, there are always plentiful chances for things to go wrong. Responsible owners buy the best horse insurance policy they can to cover the costs of possible.. [Read More]
Even if you are staying home more, you still want to be able to ride your horses. The right home arena can help you train for upcoming shows and general exercise. There is a lot of planning ad work involved in making a great arena, though. Following a few basic steps can get you back.. [Read More]
Whether you are new to owning a horse or you are someone that has looked after horses for years, there are a number of challenges that you face every winter. Just like you, horses sometimes get aches and pains and pallets for horses help take care of those miseries. With a few simple essentials, you.. [Read More]
Despite the fact that research has improved our understanding of the causes of laminitis, it doesn’t seem to have resulted in a reduction in the number of cases. Why is this? Well it may have something to do with the increase in numbers of horses and ponies that are overweight or obese. Despite the fact.. [Read More]
Sometimes life just surprises you. Sometimes it is good – and sometimes, well you just wish you could go back to bed. Three years ago we purchased this awesome belgian draft horse for our son Anthony. His name was Jack at the time but we changed his name to Thor immediately. He just never seemed.. [Read More]
This is how I define weather: HHOOOTTTT – 95 degrees plus – far too hot to clean stalls, far too hot to ride a horse, far too hot for the horses. Change the water often because they aren’t huge fans of warm hay saturated tea… Hot – 80 degrees plus when my eyeballs sweat.. [Read More]
Why do you pay so much money for your kids horses? I get that question all the time. In fact, occasionally people who have no business having an opinion will even get angry at the amount of money I spend on the kids horses. Seriously? We work very hard to make this happen and we.. [Read More]
Everyone who knows me, knows I love horses. I have a very demanding job by day and everyone tries to add something to their workspace that offers a little bit of peace and tranquility. For me, that means adding an equine terrarium, a couple other decorative touches and a pair of silk fern plants… [Read More]