On a cold winter morning, we turn to the “stick to your ribs” comfort of a warm bowl of oatmeal. Horses enjoy warm meals too, and the equine equivalent of oatmeal is the bran or beet mash. It has long been a staple in most barns, providing hydration during winter months and after long workouts, …
With just about one month to go before Alum and I head off to compete at the Thoroughbred Makeover in Lexington, KY, we are in full show-prep mode! Alum has competed at a local schooling show and performed with flying colors, barely batting an eye at the chaos of the show and warm-up ring. As …
With so many fly care options available, it can be challenging to determine the best options for your horse. Let us help demystify the many different ingredients and formulations of fly repellents available to horse owners today. And remember, you don’t have to stick to just one method. Sometimes you will get the best effectiveness …
Keeping cool in the extreme heat and humidity isn’t always easy for our horses, but there are many easy precautions you can take and easy routine changes you can make. Check out our tips for heat safety in all aspects of your horse’s life to help your horse stay as comfortable as possible all summer …
Frosty mornings mean temperatures are falling below freezing overnight, and winter is well on its way. Keep your horses, livestock, and poultry hydrated with help from heated buckets and de-icers. Fresh water is crucial to your animals’ health throughout the year. Even though it’s anything but hot outside, they can still quickly get dehydrated. If …
Equine injuries can be just as common for horses that are stabled and those that are turned out to pasture. The best way to treat any injury is to be prepared with a well-stocked, easily accessible first aid kit. In fact, keeping even a few of the following first aid essentials could help save a …
New Innovations in Fly Control Beat the bugs with brand new innovations in fly control, available at The Cheshire Horse in Swanzey, NH and on CheshireHorse.com: Mio Fly Sheet by Horseware $64.95 Now available in light bronze with navy trim, this customer favorite is made from lightweight and breathable knitted polyester to keep your horse …
You could win the NEW Noble Outfitters Guardsman Fly Mask – with Flex Spline Technology to create a canopy away from the horse’s eyes. The unique contoured fit prevents insects from penetrating the mask. Please enter this giveaway using the widget below. The giveaway will be open until 6/3/16, and three winners will be chosen. …
Meet Prince. He is thriving at 35 years old, thanks to the complete nutrition provided by Purina Equine Senior horse feed from The Cheshire Horse. As a senior citizen, Prince cannot chew hay anymore, so he relies on Purina Equine Senior feed three to four times a day. On occasion, he also enjoys bananas, cut …
Visit our booths with Cosequin and with Omega Fields for great deals, fun gifts with purchase, and a chance to win a new pair of boots! All promotions are available for a limited time, for this event only. The Equine Affaire Ohio is going on Thursday-Sunday, April 7-10 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, …