Hop into a dark, small box on wheels and head down the highway? From a horse’s point of view, you can see where the trailer can...
What is a horseman? I am often asked, “How do you become a horseman?” Many times I am asked after a seminar or demonstration if I...
YOU SUSPECT ANIMAL ABUSE “” NOW WHAT? What do you do if you believe that a professional, such as a horse trainer or veterinarian, engaged in...
When you teach your horse certain maneuvers on the ground, he will already be familiar with them when you are in the saddle. To teach these...
Horses enjoy cold weather and the relaxation that winter brings, but it takes more than hay to keep them healthy during the colder months. Optimal nutritional...
I’m a firm believer in working with foals as soon as they are born because the earlier you can start to work with them, the less...
Forage as the Foundation The overall health of our horses and proper gastrointestinal function is reliant on using forages (hay or pasture) as the foundation of...
Let’s Eat! Horses have evolved to eat many small meals per day, almost on a continual basis. Even though the horse’s stomach is only 8 percent...
Blankets are a necessary evil in the equine industry. They protect clipped horses from the cold, increase blood flow for the stalled horses, provide warmth for inadequate coats, and keep...
Who would expect that a simple trial period arrangement could go bad? Unfortunately, these arrangements can and sometimes do. In the horse industry, sellers often allow...