Care

If your horse is pawing, it may be an indication that something is bothering him or her, or it may be a bad habit. In order to address this behavior, you have to understand it. No matter what the cause, you can be sure your horse is not just pawing to annoy you. Horses don’t … Read more

It’s important to keep Johnson grass and weeds out of your horse pasture because many unwanted plants are toxic, and they take up space that could far better be used for nourishing, healthy forage. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the worst weeds found in a horse pasture setting and provide good tips on … Read more

Overwork or excessive exposure to heat can cause your horse to experience a heat stroke. That’s why it’s so important to know how to keep your horse cool and comfortable during the summer months. In this article, we explain equine heat stroke and provide sound advice to help you prevent and deal with this dangerous … Read more

There are all kinds of horse barns from a very simple run-in shed to luxurious stables with beautiful barn paint. No matter what kind of horse barn you have, it’s important to understand that safety is of the utmost importance to both the inhabitants of the barn and the people who visit and work in … Read more

Horses are intended to eat grass, so it’s only natural that many horse owners want to provide a great deal of their horses nourishment from grazing. Can your horse get a significant amount of nutrition from grazing on a small plot of land? With proper management you can provide ample grazing for your horses even … Read more

Electric fence (like these here) is a good thing to have to keep your horses, livestock and wild pests out of crops and other off-limits areas. You can certainly use solar fence chargers; however, one easy way to keep your electric fence charged is to hook it up with to 12V car batteries in a … Read more

One of the first things you need to know about washing a horse is that it’s almost never necessary. Even if your horse is covered with mud, it is preferable to wait until it dries and give him a good brushing than to wash him. If you are going to wash your horse, you should … Read more

A horse should have a complete examination and trim by a professional farrier once every two months. This can be costly, and many horse owners are tempted to do their own farrier work. While it is certainly advisable to provide your horse with regular maintenance by picking up, handling and cleaning his feet daily and … Read more