My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
My first horse, Bogie, loved cats. At one of the barns where we boarded, there was a barn cat that reciprocated his affection. The cat was almost always in his stall and seemed to enjoy being nuzzled. I’m always amazed that an animal so small can be so fearless around a friend that could crush […]
Read MoreWhen I first got my OTTB, Freedom, I thought that he was a prime candidate for a toy. He has lots of nervous energy and will weave and crib if contained. Of course, my idea of a toy, didn’t correspond with his. He had no interest in jolly balls or stall toys like Lick-its. Instead, I […]
Read MoreThis landed in my Inbox this morning and many of these statements do ring true! People who don’t take care of their own horses will be the first ones to tell you how to care for yours. You should never buy a cheap girth! A handsome horse who’s badly behaved will become a lot less […]
Read MoreEvery couple of years a “kindly” landscaper or home owner offers our horses grass clippings from their lawns. Their intentions are good, but the consequences to horses can be severe. Yes, horses eat grass, so why not grass clippings? There are several reasons why it’s not a good idea: When grass is mown and especially […]
Read MoreWhile looking for the best price for a new Easyboot Bare, I came across a great website for anyone looking for hoof boots: Hoof Boot Swap. This site offers people who have bought hoof boots that are the wrong size the chance to resell the boots and it offers a comprehensive listing of available hoof […]
Read MoreYesterday I was riding my OTTB , Freedom, after he’d had 10 days off recovering from a ding on his leg. Needless to say he was a hot tamale and had the attention span of a gnat. Even worse, he was pulling like a freight train. My ride gave me the chance to reflect on […]
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 […]
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