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by Stargazer | For many of us, summer break is just around the corner. Excitement is in the air for rest, vacations, and for us horse people, more time to spend at the barn. But if the summer is hot where you are, you may have to take some safety precautions to make sure you and your horse can have a safe, enjoyable summer…
by Madelaina | Ask yourself this question – even though horses protest occasionally when being asked to do something, do we not find a way to get the job done and continue on with our plans? If your answer is yes, we can move on…
by Allison | You have all heard it said at one time in your life, “Show that pony that you are in charge!” or “Change the horse to fit yourself.” Sometimes, a stubborn horse does just need to know that you mean business. Other times, the real problem isn’t quite as it appears…
by Blaze’ncowgirl | We had my horse Blaze for just a couple of days when we were able to move her from her temporary enclosure to her more permanent one. My mom had taken Blaze around the fence line to let her know where the boundaries were…
by Eastern Cowgirl | Many people have wondered whether a horse can tell what you’re feeling. I personally believe that horses CAN feel what you’re feeling whenever you’re around them. For example, when you’re nervous around your equine friend he or she acts up…
by Peanut | Just recently, I started training Gulliver. I had a fun time and gained more trust in him. I want to teach all of you how to do it too…
by Blaze’ncowgirl | Imagine standing out in a field or stall with a million flies buzzing around you. Annoying? Yes! A remedy to keep those annoying flies from off their faces is to get a fly mask…
by Sweetie | After a horse has been rehabilitated at a rescue centre, if they are healthy enough, they can be re-homed as riding or companion horses. Will you give a horse their second chance in a loving new home?
by Sweetie | Many horse owners don’t realise that their horses are overweight. You may think he is just cuddly, but it could be damaging his health. Here is a quick guide to the body condition of a horse…
by HorseFeathers | Have you ever seen your local veterinarian use a stick-like devise with a rope loop or chain at the end of it? This is called a Twitch and is used to restrain and hold horses in stressful and harmful situations…
