My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Who would think that a horse would become attached to a stuffed animal? According to the description on the video: We found a stuffed pony at the thrift store that looked like Sugar so it seemed like a great photo op until Sugar had an unexpected reaction…she started treating it like it was a real […]
Read MoreThere are times when you just shouldn’t bother your horse.
Read MoreWhen I had a horse that needed to put on some weight a nutritionist gave me two simple pieces of advice. 1) Feed more and 2) Feed more frequently. In fact, he said, is you feed several small meals you might not even need to feed more grain. Most barns feed a concentrate twice a […]
Read MoreThe first time Kroni got out of his stall, I thought that whoever had fed him hadn’t latched his door. I started to get suspicious when it happened a second time. Then, one day when I was in the tackroom I saw him unlatch the door. He would only do it when he thought I […]
Read MoreA horse fell out of a trailer on route Highway 59 yesterday in Houston. Against all odds, the horse survived without serious injury. The driver of the trailer, oblivious to the early exit of his passenger and the traffic jam that occurred behind him, only discovered the horse was missing when he got home. Watch […]
Read MoreI’ve been writing a report for a company that is being managed by a committee of senior execs. When I was whining about how difficult it is to meet everyone’s requirements my husband came up with the phrase, “a camel is a horse designed by a committee.” I’d missed that one. But today it sure […]
Read MoreI found this on the Internet. I apologize for not knowing the author. If anyone knows who wrote it, please let me know so I can provide proper attribution! To have a horse in your life is a gift. In the matter of a few short years, a horse can teach a young girl courage […]
Read MoreHow much do you know about your horses muscular skeletal system? It’s one thing to look at diagrams, but this illustration shows you in living color how your horse is put together. Understanding the underlying structure of your horse and seeing how the muscles work (especially when the horse is in motion) provides much greater […]
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