My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
The bugs are already out in New England, which caused me break out my fly spray. Since last year I’ve been using a “secret” recipe that I obtained by giving a $20 donation toward leukemia research. The all-natural spray works pretty well — certainly as well as most of the commercially available sprays, it has […]
Read MoreAs the owner of an aging horse, I’m always keeping my eyes open for information on joint supplements and scientific research. Neutriceuticals are still a gray area, mostly because there is no regulation and very little scientific evidence of their efficacy. I came across two references recently that I found interesting: Glucosamine and Joint Health: […]
Read MoreYawn by ~TruAndGenuine on deviantART One of the boarders at my barn was concerned because her horse yawns a lot. It’s not something I’d ever given much thought to. She confided in a friend that she was worried that it was a sign of colic. My friend then googled the term and told me that […]
Read MoreFor the first time in seven years my hay supplier is flat out. It’s a problem here in New England. It will be several months before the first cutting is in and my horses, at least, don’t have enough grass to sustain them. The good news is that hay is available, but the price is […]
Read MoreI would love it if my horses could go barefoot. But living in New England where there often seem to be more rocks than dirt, it just hasn’t worked out for me. At least, not entirely. I know some people believe that you can keep any horse barefoot with the right trim, but it’s just […]
Read MoreSeveral weeks ago I wrote about the relative risks of Lasik surgery in regards to riding. Every time I foxhunt I think about it. Every time I read more about it, I change my mind. Today the following press release was issued over the AP Newswire. FDA takes closer look at complaints from Lasik customers […]
Read MoreA few days ago my Trakehner gelding turned 17. I’ve owned him for 12 years and it’s hard to believe that so much time has passed since I brought him home. So, how old is he in human years? I’ve been doing some research into comparing horse and human age, but haven’t come up with […]
Read MoreThere are times when free leasing a horse is an excellent way to share expenses or make sure your horse gets enough work. The key is finding someone you can trust and setting up an arrangement that keeps you and your lessee happy and which keeps your horse safe and sound. I’ve been on both […]
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