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We all want our horses to be happy. We make sure they have good feed, safe surroundings, time to roam, and plenty of care. But have you ever considered whether your horse might also need something meaningful to do? Horses are naturally active, curious animals, and sometimes a comfortable routine …
Settling into a new life in Colorado horse country After nearly 1,500 miles on the road, we had finally arrived in Colorado. The horses were unloaded, the living quarters became our temporary home, and the boxes seemed endless. While the journey itself was behind us, the real work was just …
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, …
Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning, and preparation involved. Between trailers, feed, water, containment systems, and keeping horses happy away from home, it’s easy to wonder if you’re forgetting something important. Honestly, most of us probably are at first. The good …
A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up to daily ranch life — or determined horses. If you’ve been weighing durability, safety, appearance, and long-term maintenance, this article brings up some things worth thinking about before you invest. There’s a reason more horse …
Company Name: VolunteeRanch LLCContact: Ignasi Gracia, FounderPhone: (407) 639-9743Email: [email protected] How and why did you get started in business? VolunteeRanch was created to help horse and cattle ranches across the U.S. and Canada get an extra hand with daily ranch life, at no cost. Many ranches need help with everyday work such as feeding, …
The part of the journey that tests you—and your decisions Traveling with horses across multiple states is challenging enough. Add unpredictable spring weather in Colorado and the plains, and things can change quickly. What started as a carefully planned trip turned into one of the most stressful travel experiences I’ve …
Company Name: Unbridled HopeContact: Meghan Bazaar, Executive ProducerPhone: (917) 604-3482Email: [email protected] How and why did you get started in business? Unbridled Hope began in a deeply personal way. After adopting a pony, Meghan Bazaar was introduced to the world of horse rescue. What she saw, and what she had never …
Dive deeper into an effective marketing strategy I recently came across an article that explained something I’ve seen play out many times over the past 30+ years in the horse industry. It described one of the most common reasons businesses struggle to grow—and it immediately resonated with me. The challenge …
How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a welcome respite. But as owners move their large animals into their …
