Horses September 2012 Archive

My Clydesdale cross mare used to loved to be groomed. She'd lean into the curry comb as I worked, her eyes half closed and her lips twitching. My Thoroughbred mare ... Read More

Because I don't buy my own hay anymore, now that I am boarding our horses, I don't have a constant supply of binder twine. Who knew that would be one ... Read More

The old song, 'mares eat oats, and does eat oats, and little lambs eat ivy' may be cute, but it's not entirely accurate. Mares, and all other horses need bulk ... Read More

We are getting some amazing autumn weather that makes it seem winter is a long way off. 2006 K. Blocksdorf The trees are at the peak of color and the sun is ... Read More

There are more rescue and adoption organizations than ever, and even the general public has become more aware of the problem of unwanted horses. Some people blame the economy. Horses  ... Read More

There's a few things that can't be done online. Diagnosing your horse's health problems is one of those things. Quite often, people will email me with a question that would ... Read More

Working with horses takes an awareness of their nature. If they get frightened, they don't stop and think before reacting. And that reaction can get them and you into trouble. ... Read More

There are so many horse sports and different disciplines to try. That's the great thing about horses and ponies; there's always something new and interesting to learn! I've listed just ... Read More

Wood, straw, shavings and cobwebs are all great fuels for a fire, and it's not unusual to find all four in a horse barn. Add some exposed electrical wires, a ... Read More