Your Complete Horse Treats Buying Guide
In this blog, we take a look at the various types of horse treats on the market so that you can choose the perfect match for your beloved horse or pony.
In this blog, we take a look at the various types of horse treats on the market so that you can choose the perfect match for your beloved horse or pony.
We sat down with a few industry professionals to learn a bit more about equine insurance and pet insurance while understanding the greatest benefits of these programs.
From painkillers and antibiotics to dewormers and electrolytes, there are many equine medications that are designed to be administered orally. A well-rounded equestrian knows that while these medications have tremendous benefits for your horse, they can be challenging to administer to many horses. In this blog, we explore some of the more commonly used methods of giving oral medications, as well as a few “tricks of the trade” that we have found to be effective.
Heaves is a non-infectious, allergic response to mold in the air, pollen, or dust most commonly found in hay, straw, and bedding. Many times this means that heaves are made worse in the fall and winter months, when your horse may be spending more time in the barn. Comparable to asthma in humans, most affected horses begin to display signs around eight years old.
In this blog post, we explore basic equine nutrition information and explain exactly what you need to know about feeding your horse.
In this blog, we outline the basic tack and equipment that you will need to safely handle and ride your new horse.
We spoke with Katy Raynor, DVM, a veterinarian at the New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center in Dover, NH, to learn more about the various facets of horse care and the equine professionals that will form your horse’s health care team. Be sure to refer to this blog, as well as the rest of our blog series for first-time horse owners on numerous topics such as nutrition, equine housing, and tack needs, as you venture into the exciting world of horse ownership.
In this blog, we take a look at the important things to consider before you head out horse shopping.
Purchasing your first horse is an exciting time in your life, however, it is important to be armed with the right information before you make the jump into horse ownership. Keep reading to learn more about what you need to have in place before bringing them home to live with you.
In this blog, we explore some of the considerations that you should take into account and questions you should ask yourself when deciding whether or not horse ownership is right for you and your family.