My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Many people have heard that “carrot stretches” or the “tail stretch” can help your horse stay supple and loosen up tight muscles. Theses stretches take only a few minutes and are a great way to end a grooming routine. The beauty of the Internet is now there are videos on line that show you how […]
Read MoreHow much salt should your horse get on a daily basis? Certainly, it’s more than I thought. Researchers in Michigan measured the daily salt consumption of 12 horses during the hottest months of the year from the beginning of May to the end of August. Salt consumption averaged 0.64 ounces per horse in May and […]
Read MoreEver since the Jim Masterson DVD arrived I’ve been practicing the bodywork techniques on my two boys (massage techniques to try at home). The two horses are very different; I’ve gotten a much better understanding of where each one holds tension in their bodies and how each one likes to be touched. It’s been a […]
Read MoreThis afternoon I was just about to bring my horses in from a field when a massive thunderstorm blew into the area. Within minutes the rain was falling in sheets, thunder boomed, and lightning rippled across the sky. My first thought was that being out in an open field with two horses was not a […]
Read MoreHow much do you know about horses? Test your knowledge (and maybe learn a thing or two) by taking a series of quizzes at Shadowood Horse Quizzes. These entertaining multiple choice quizzes raise points that all of us should be able to answer. For example, What is an adult horse’s normal temperature? 98.4-100ºF (36.9-37.8ºC) 99-100.5ºF […]
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