Boarding Barn Rules and Etiquette
We explore boarding barn rules and etiquette so that you can establish and maintain strong, respectful relationships with your barn owner, manager, and fellow barn mates.
We explore boarding barn rules and etiquette so that you can establish and maintain strong, respectful relationships with your barn owner, manager, and fellow barn mates.
As an active equestrian, I am always looking for ways to improve my horses’ health and ensure they are as comfortable as possible. With this as a goal, I recently decided to start feeding my two-year-old Quarter Horse mare, Paisley, 100X Equine GutX and 100X Equine Osteo-Max in response to a few health issues. I monitored her closely for 30 days and received truly amazing results! I consider the benefits she receives from these to be practically a miracle. After my experience, I highly recommend both of these supplements.
With the potential for tremendous property damage as well as the irreplaceable loss of your horses, ponies, and livestock, a barn fire comes with a tremendous cost, both financially and emotionally. According to the Animal Welfare Institute, over 680,000 livestock animals died in barn fires in 2021. Let’s discuss ways that you can prevent this devastating disaster and safeguard your horses…and protect yourself against becoming one of these horrifying statistics.
In this blog post, we break down the ways that you can help prevent your horse from developing Sweet Itch, while also giving you some practical ways to soothe the miserable skin condition after it has happened.
With a lifelong passion for horses and a background in assisting children in the community, Denise Dragon, of Surry, NH, has been drawn to the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for many years. While she has volunteered for a multitude of programs over the years, she recently took action against the lack of therapeutic riding programs in the local community, developing one of her own. Opening Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in April, Denise has already had a strong impact on the community, filling their first session with 16 participants in three days. The program encourages participants to begin riding with them as early as four-years-old and continues on through adult therapeutic programs.
Do you have a horse with an exceptionally thick mane, such as a Friesian, Lusitano, or Morgan? These horses often require special treatment when it comes to show ring preparations to present a neat and workmanlike appearance to the judge. There are a number of ways to handle a thick mane, but one of the …
We have compiled a list of some of the best trails in our great state to help you get out and enjoy the scenery with your horse.
At The Cheshire Horse, we are proud to offer professional saddle fitting services for our local customers. Combined with our generous saddle trial program, professional saddle fitting gives our customers confidence that they are purchasing the best saddle for both horse and rider.
For your horse’s wellbeing and for your safety, it is important to have a well-fitting, comfortable bridle; after all, the bridle is what keeps the bit properly positioned in your horse’s mouth. Keep reading to learn more about correctly fitting and adjusting your English bridle.
Kate recommends Equine Chia to anyone who is looking to increase their horse’s well-being. Chia seeds from Equine Chia have many benefits that will promote a happy and healthy horse.