Choosing the Right Horse Trailer: Start With Your Horse
From Trailheads to Horse Shows, Choose a Trailer That Fits Your Horse and Your Hauling Needs Whether you’re hauling to a Colorado trailhead, a show, a clinic, or simply down the road, the right horse trailer needs to work for both horse and owner. Brad Heath of Double D Trailers …
Pasture Management: The Tools That Make It Easier
Managing a small horse property doesn’t mean you need to own a tractor and every piece of farm equipment under the sun. In fact, for many of us, the bigger challenge is figuring out which tools are actually worth the money—and where we can save a few dollars without making …
Farm Equipment Basics for Small Acreage Horse Owners
Owning a few acres and a couple of horses can sound pretty simple—until you realize just how many chores come with the territory. There are stalls and paddocks to clean, pastures to mow and harrow, fences to maintain, and enough manure to make you wonder where it all comes from. …
Good Footing Starts from the Ground Up
We spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ saddles, tack, nutrition, and training, but how often do we stop to think about what’s directly underneath their feet? Arena footing may not be the most exciting part of building or maintaining a riding arena, but it plays a big …
From Surviving to Thriving: Training a Rescue Horse
Once a rescue horse is healthy, settled, and comfortable in his new surroundings, the next chapter begins. This is where the relationship between horse and human really starts to take shape. Building trust takes time, especially when you don’t know exactly what a horse has experienced before coming to you. …
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Calming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses can become anxious, tense, or overly reactive for many reasons. Trailering, changes in routine, unfamiliar surroundings, separation from herd mates, veterinary or farrier visits, and even everyday training can challenge a horse’s ability to remain calm and focused. Before reaching for a calming supplement, …
Bringing Home a Rescue Horse: Where to Start
Bringing a rescue horse home can be an exciting moment, but it’s also when the real work begins. After making the decision to help a horse in need, it’s natural to want to get started right away. The best thing you can do, however, is slow down and give the …
Giving a Rescue Horse a Second Chance
There is something deeply rewarding about giving a horse a second chance. For many of us, the thought of a horse facing neglect, an uncertain future, or an auction is enough to make us want to step in and help. But while the desire to save a horse comes from …