Horse Training can have two different approaches. One is to accomplish a minimum level fast and say “good enough is enough.” The other one is to strive for a level of “finesse” – where good enough is not enough. I strongly believe in the second approach. In a different article I described the value of [...]
You pull back your curtains to reveal old man winter’s masterpiece. The ground is shimmering in the sunlight. Before you or your family dares to venture out into this extraordinary white world, you bundle up in your best gear; snow boots, gloves, scarves, carry hand warmers, eat a good breakfast, and brew hot chocolate upon [...]
There are many different types of horse rugs, with various characteristics and functions. Therefore, the first step to choosing a horse rug is to decide which type you require for your horse. To assist you in this decision, following is a list of the main types of rugs and an explanation of their function: Fly [...]
Caring for your horse’s coat doesn’t need to be difficult if you stick to a daily routine. Stabled horses tend to require more grooming than one kept on grass, but both techniques start the same. For caked on dirt or manure coated on the lower body, use the stiffest brush which is the dandy brush. [...]
My Morgan mare Malaki is allergic to just about everything; dust, wood oil, mold, mildew, corn, vaccinations. I used to think she was just a “special case” to put it mildly. But horses with allergies are commonplace. I don’t know when the increased frequency of horse allergies all started or if allergies have plagued horses forever. [...]