The Cheshire Horse 
Calling the veterinarian out to examine your horse should be your first course of action when your horse exhibits signs of lameness, but what can you do while you wait for the vet and during your horse’s recovery? In this blog, we explore the ways that you can utilize hoof boots to support your horse’s hooves to prevent and treat lameness.
From the massive draft horse to the diminutive Miniature Horse, horses and ponies come in all shapes and sizes! What the smallest members of the equine family lack in size, they make up for in big personalities.
We are committed to supporting you and your animals, and we will continue to remain open in order to provide you the feed and essential supplies you need to keep your animals happy and healthy. In light of recent developments with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), we have adopted some additional options for service at The Cheshire Horse in Swanzey, NH.
We are committed to supporting you and your animals, and we will continue to remain open in order to provide you the feed and essential supplies you need to keep your animals happy and healthy. There are, however, some important operational changes we have implemented at The Cheshire Horse of Saratoga.
We at The Cheshire Horse are closely monitoring developments with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), and are working to ensure that we are taking all necessary precautions to help slow the spread of the virus by following the recommendations of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Keene, NH and the CDC. The health and safety of our customers and staff are of our utmost concern.
UPDATE: The Tribute Feed Seminar which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM has been postponed. We will keep you informed of when it will be rescheduled. If you have any questions, please let us know!
When it comes to your fly control options, many equestrians look to a multi-pronged approach to attack biting insects from every angle. At The Cheshire Horse, we are excited to introduce another product which will help our customers battle the bugs. Fly Predators from Spalding Labs are an all-natural way to control the fly population on your property, without utilizing any chemicals or pesticides.
If I had to choose one product that has changed my life as a pet owner, Okocat would absolutely be it. My house has been cleaner, my cats more comfortable, and my wallet happier. I cannot recommend it enough to any cat parent looking for a new litter.
High quality forage is the cornerstone of every horse’s diet. Many horses receive their forage requirements from pasture during the summer and fall, and hay during the winter and spring. However, another forage product has become increasingly popular among horse owners. In this blog, we outline some of the benefits of feeding chopped forage to your horse.
When used properly, a bit helps the rider communicate with their horse and provide cooperation and safety for their time under saddle. Sometimes, however, things go wrong, and despite our best intentions, the line of communication breaks down and things go awry. In this blog, we take a look at some common bitting issues and give you the tools you need to solve them.