https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrqOs1sb3H8 So much of working with horses, or really any animal for that matter, is teaching them how to respond to new “threats” in life. Teaching a horse to respond in a healthy way keeps both the horse AND the rider safe. Think about trail riding and any jumping competition- most of the obstacles that are encountered are designed to test the horse’s ability … [Read more...]
Tips For Healthy Equine Foot Care
The Basics For Keeping Your Horse Healthy By Taking Care Of Your Horse's Feet We all know shoeing is important for horses, but no one is more passionate about the health of horse feet than Doug Hewlitt! Doug Hewlitt has seen a lot in the last 16 years of full time shoeing in Colorado. He got into the industry originally because he couldn’t find anyone else who he could trust to do a good enough … [Read more...]
Basic Tips for Miniature Horse Care
In spite of their undeniable beauty, it does seem that the miniature horse never does receive the attention it truly deserves. Could it be a sort of discrimination based on height? It might. All we seem to talk about are those big Appaloosas, but never say anything about the minis. This lack of attention towards the miniature horsey could also be due to it being “just for show.” Really. Have … [Read more...]
Horse Hoof Care Guide: the Essentials
Taking care of horses implies a lot of tasks, but one of the most important is, of course, horse hoof care. As many of you may already know, horse hooves need extra special care, as they are some of the most important parts of the horse. Without proper care of the hooves, a horse can easily develop lameness. Always remember that caring for your horse is not something tedious, something like a … [Read more...]
The Best Horse Care Games You Can Play
If you’re always taking care of your horse (as you should) and you have kids, chances are two things are bound to happen. First of all, the kids will develop an interest in horses, up to the point where they would want to take care of them themselves. Second, if you’re being careful enough with their training, the kids can actually start helping you with your equine friend. But, before you can … [Read more...]
Choosing Horse Care Jobs that Fit Your Personality
Do you want a stable horse care job? Besides the obvious pun, jobs with horses are becoming more and more popular as our equine friends are being themselves taken in by people. Whether you want to train a horse, care for a horse, care for the barn, or maybe even help heal them, there are a few things you should learn before checking out the job market. As you may have by now realized, most of … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Proper Horse Care
Horses are great companions. They may trace their roots in the wilderness, but their true nature is docile and sweet. Nevertheless, owning a horse is a huge responsibility. While horses may learn to adapt to an artificial environment, like a stable, they are designed to graze in open spaces. There may not be a prerequisite acreage for pastures; it is considered that one acre should be more than … [Read more...]