Chaff does not substitute for hay or grass with lots of roughage in it. And here’s why. How the stomach works As a horse chews the …
Horse health
Helping horses release trauma
Sunny is another case of horse trauma caused by something that most people would consider no big deal. She was quick to use her teeth and …
The need for good saddle fit explained clearly
I wish I had $10 for every time someone told me a saddle fitting horror story and another $10 for every horse thought to be a bad horse who …
Healing her horse’s old back injuries
Those of you unfamiliar with this work will probably be flabbergasted at how powerfully fear can physically harm the …
Our horse’s well-being is so fundamental
Our horse's well being is so fundamental to what we're looking for with them, that if we're not paying attention to that in our riding, we …
Narel’s close call with colic – solved with colic first aid
I recently experienced my first horse colic ever. I guess I am very lucky considering we currently have 15 horses on the property and that …
It’s a great time to worm for pinworms in horses!
I rarely use a chemical wormer with my horses, but I was drawn to today. It's two days until the new moon, which is a great time in the …
Exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage in racehorses EIPH
Outside the box is where I think I found the answer to EIPH Here's a heads up... If you're expecting some sort of scientific treatise on …
Riding doesn’t have to hurt your horse’s back
Does riding hurt my horse's back? That's the question I was asked by a reader who referred me to the studies that said that ALL riding …
Part One of solving separation anxiety in herd bound horses.
EVERY tension, from EVERY part of a horse's life is reflected in their saddle work AND in their health and separation anxiety is one of the …