Without a doubt, we can confidently say that no equine owner looks forward to the chilly winter weather. But now that these months of the year are inevitable, how do you safeguard both your horse and yourself from the biting cold? We compiled a number...
The heat of the summer is here, and we can’t stress enough how important it is to keep yourself and your equine companions safe during the long days of these hot months. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and even sunburn are problems shared by horse and handler...
As the average temperatures rise, so do the risks of your horse being exposed to serious health problems that range from dehydration or exhaustion to heat stroke. The beginning of May is here, and in some states that already means a seriously hot weather...
Caregivers should maintain a close vigil with horses during the winter months to assure health. Proper treatment and precautions can lessen winter's harsh impact on horses. Common cold weather health risks that often affect horses are colic, dehydration...
It's one of those days where you start a blog post and then just as you finish it, your computer forcibly shuts down and you lose the whole thing. Where was I? Gushing about how the snow has finally melted in my second home, much farther north than ...
The snow is melting today. If the mud wasn't so awful, I'd be out riding right now. You know the urge, the itch, to get your feet in the stirrups, to have your hair in the wind. Winter puts a little bit of a damper on that. It's possible, but my hor...
This time of year can make you question if you’re really cut out for horse ownership, especially if you’re battling extreme cold or wet weather. There’s nothing like busting ice in water buckets or getting your boots sucked off in the mud to make you...
Well, as I sit here on this gorgeous, cool, sunny morning all I can think is "Man I wish we were showing today"; like I was supposed to be doing. The last two days we have had HUGE rains here in North Central Texas. Bringing the temperature down by almost...
We all know the saying, “no foot, no horse”, and how true it is too. But how often do we consider the importance of taking care of our own feet? Not enough, that’s for sure! I can attest that after 10 years of slopping around barns in all kinds of weather...
Did you know that extreme weather changes can cause dehydration? Most people wouldn't think about it like this but it really can confuse the body of a horse. Here in Texas and especially this year we have really had some major weather! Everyone thinks...
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