The bacteria that cause thrush thrive in dirty, moist and muddy environments. Keep your horse’s stall free of urine and manure and keep his stall bedding dry. If your horse stays in a pasture in wet conditions, remove manure from areas he frequents; if possible, move his water tank and Read more…
Leaving a halter on a foal that is unattended is a bad idea for two reasons. The first reason is the same reason you should not leave a halter on an adult horse. They can get hung up on most anything. The second reason is because foals are continually growing Read more…
Rope Halters are a versatile piece of equipment for anyone in the barn. It’s quick and easy to tie on any horse that enters your gate, with a little practice. Can you cross tie with a rope halter? Please don’t use rope halters in cross ties as they are not Read more…
Horse halters A halter is safer than a bridle for tying, as the bit of a bridle may injure the horse’s mouth if the horse sets back while tied with a bridle, and in addition, many bridles are made of lighter materials and will break. On the other hand, a Read more…
Today, a broke horse is considered a horse that can be ridden or driven. There is no need to break a horse’s spirit by rough riding and handling. Can you ride a horse with a halter? Halter horses can be ridden, but If you want to convert your halter horse Read more…
Use Deterrents on the Fencing Some people have had good luck with spreading hot sauce on things they don’t want their horses chewing on. There are some non-toxic sprays, such as Bitter Apple, and non-toxic soaps that can be sprayed on the fencing to stop them from chewing as well. Read more…
Get your horse plenty of exercise. Ideally, you should turn your horse out onto a large area of land all the time. If you can’t do this, make sure to ride your horse daily. This will give physical and mental stimulation that can distract him from chewing habits. Why does Read more…
dandy brush – a hard bristled dandy brush is used for removing heavy dirt, dried mud, and sweat marks. It is most useful on a grass kept horse. Do not use on a clipped horse, a horse with sensitive skin, or on any part of their face as it is Read more…
The Dandy Brush can also be called a Stiff or Hard Brush. It is used on the coat after currying the horse to brush away the loosened dirt and hair. It is also used on the legs to remove dried on mud. Sensitive or thin-skinned horses may find the dandy Read more…
They can be used to add calories to your horse’s diet because they are forage-based. Calories that are based on forage do not cause the problems caused by starch and high sugar feeds like grains. Alfalfa pellets provide calories without adding the ‘hot’ factor. Why do horses need pellets? Building Read more…