Your saddle may be a great and comfortable fit for you, but have you ever wondered “Does my saddle fit my horse? and what are the signs of a poor saddle fit? A saddle needs to fit both the horse and the rider. A saddle that does not fit either
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Summer is almost here and that means you may need to know how to prepare for vacation and leave your horse safely behind as you are making your plans for summer vacation! Many horse owners start to feel anxious at the thought of leaving on vacation and leaving their most
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From time to time we are asked to define what is meant by the terms Natural and Artificial flavoring used in Equine Challenge Horse Supplements. Natural flavoring is the flavor that exists in the item naturally. For instance, flax has a taste, carrots and whole oats have a taste, a
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Hay types and varieties, which hay is best for your horse? Types and availability vary depending on region, and hays are representative of the climate in which they were grown. Grass hay types are divided into two categories based on where they are grown, cool or warm season. Cool season
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Stewardship or Horsemanship? Many horse owners/riders strive to be the best horseman/horsewoman they can be. When they describe their goals or aspirations in their involvement with horses, it seems to be wrapped around what they look like on a saddle, or how many buckles, saddles, trailers or money they have
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Grains are the seeds of cereal plants that belong to the grass family. They are fed primarily as sources of energy. Grains commonly fed to horses are oats, barley, corn, milo, wheat, rice, and rye. These grains can vary widely in energy, protein, fiber, and weight. Differences in nutritional value
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Do you know what’s happening inside the mouth of your horse? Not sure which bit is best for both you and your horse? How do you feel when you see a horse with eyes bulging and mouth wide open, trying to escape the pain of a bit? Here is a
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With as much information on the nutritional building blocks of good hoof production and the great number of horses suffering from poor hoof growth, something is wrong. Instead of writing about how to help your domestic horse grow good hooves, perhaps it would be better to talk about why hooves
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Who or what animals need minerals, vitamins and trace elements? The simple and complete answer is all of God’s creatures need minerals, vitamins and trace minerals in order to sustain life and to prosper as a well being as opposed to a healthy being. Many people think that well and
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