Most horse lovers know that horses are good for you, and even those who don’t own horses normally feel there is something very majestic and possibly magical about horses. Beyond our love for them though, there is more and more research being done t...
I have been riding from the age of 8, getting my first horse at 14. The teenage years are more Ferris wheel than the traditional analogy of roller coaster – you are on top of the world, or you are down in the dumps. That horse took me around many winning...
Good morning, everyone! Today I'm here to tell you a little about a movie I saw this weekend that completely stole my heart. Unbridled is the story of a ranch in North Carolina for troubled girls, and as one myself I found that I could relate heavil...
On November 16, 2017, my husband and I were struck from behind by a distracted driver. Our injuries were numerous, and left a life-long change hovering over us, as I sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. Life as I knew it had undergone a drastic and permanent...
To date, there are over 7000 equines in the UK that are in trouble, be it from abuse or from neglect. The number is big and we are facing a horse welfare crisis. This picture is the same in many other countries with people asking again and again; what...
For example, Red Jasper is a strong grounding crystal that can help your horse to be calm and less spooky. Because it is red it is also a good simulator of energy. This does not mean it will give your horse energy, making them more likely to spook or...
It was about six years ago when Penny came into my life. I was at a livery yard with two of my horses, letting my small field at home rest and making use of their facilities while I was there. Penny came to the yard with four other horses who all belonged...
Magnetic therapy has been considered for a long time a successful way to provide pain relief and also promote the process of natural healing. In fact, there is evidence that magnets were employed by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, as records produced...
Iowa veterans are no strangers to the task of mounting horses. They have been mounting horses in an indoor horse arena located at Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa. The team includes Miller and three other military veterans, and the activity is conducted ...
Masking pain is a defense mechanism developed from when they were in the wild, and any weakness would end their life or put them in great danger. This instinct is still within them, sometimes meaning that they will hide discomfort and pain. By the time...
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