What Is Natural Horsemanship: Clearing Up The Myths

What Is Natural Horsemanship: Clearing Up The Myths

You’ve probably heard of natural horsemanship, but aren’t exactly sure what it entails. As it turns out, this method of training horses has been around for hundreds of years, yet suffers from a number of misconceptions. Some of those myths stem from the practice...
Alfalfa or Grass: Which One Is Best For Your Horse

Alfalfa or Grass: Which One Is Best For Your Horse

Even a horse novice can tell you that horses eat hay. The real question is: which type of hay is best for them? The two most common types of hay are alfalfa hay and grass hay. Although both are good for your horse, as they contain plenty of nutrients, there’s some...
Five Important Ways To Decipher Your Horse’s Behavior

Five Important Ways To Decipher Your Horse’s Behavior

Horse Behavior Horses have a lot to say. They just don’t have voices. Instead, like most other animals, they let their body language do the talking. If you pay close attention to your horse, you’ll able to discern its moods. Here are five important things to watch...
Hot Weather And Horseback Riding: What You Need To Know

Hot Weather And Horseback Riding: What You Need To Know

Hot Temperatures and Horseback Riding If summertime is good for one thing, it’s hot temperatures. You probably want to enjoy those bright, hot summer days by riding your horse and taking in some sunshine. The only issue is that this weather isn’t great for your...
Proper Saddle Fitting

Proper Saddle Fitting

Saddle Fitting Although bareback riding is still commonly seen at rodeos and other events, you definitely want to saddle up your horse before you ride, simply because it is more comfortable. However, the process of choosing a saddle can be tricky. You need one that...
Fly Control Around Your Barn

Fly Control Around Your Barn

Fly Control Around Your Barn Flies tend to flock to barns. They’re drawn in by the sights and smells – the same ones that people need to get used to, the flies love. These pesky flies can wreak havoc on your livestock and are particularly known to irritate horses....
Shoeing A Horse Versus Bare Hoof

Shoeing A Horse Versus Bare Hoof

Shoeing a horse versus Bare Hoof It’s common knowledge to think that horses and horseshoes go hand in hand. After all, this has been a practice for thousands of years. For the record, early metal horseshoes have been found that date back to 900 AD. These horseshoes...
Overview Of Equine Dental Care

Overview Of Equine Dental Care

Equine Dental Care Horses need to chew their food properly in order to absorb the maximum amount of nutrients. This means that their teeth – which they rely on for the simple task of eating – need to be in great condition. You’ve probably heard the term “floated” used...
Helpful Tips For Buying Your First Horse

Helpful Tips For Buying Your First Horse

Buying your first horse Buying your first horse isn’t a decision that you should rush into. There are a number of factors to consider before you choose a horse and send your payment to the breeder. Horses are an investment, both in money and time. You need to pick the...
Benefits Of Listing Your Horse Property In The Winter

Benefits Of Listing Your Horse Property In The Winter

Why Winter? Have you ever thought about why the winter is the best time to place your horse property for sale? It’s not because your ranch looks prettier with snow on the ground. Instead, there are tried and true reasons why this is the best time to sell – and buy – a...