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If you’re adding a new horse to an existing herd and want to ensure the transition goes smoothly, check out our top tips and tricks. Perhaps you’ve bought your first horse, or simply a new one, and need to introduce them to an existing herd. If this is your first horse, check out our beginner…
Just like with humans, water is the most important “nutrient” a horse needs to survive. In this series on equine nutrition, we’re starting with water. In an adult horse, 65-75% of their body is water, and 75-80% of a foal’s body is water. Not only do they require water for healthy blood and to remove…
One of the biggest questions I see asked all the time in horsey Facebook groups and from new horse owners is how to help their horse build a better top line. In this post I’ll explain my answer, and why it’s more complicated than simply a list of exercises. Why Do We Want to Build…
Shorter days and colder weather can be difficult on both horses and horse owners. While we don extra layers, there are unique challenges for caring for horses in Winter. Begin by having a checklist for horse care in the winter and cold weather. While some things may be obvious, like blanketing your horse, there are…
You may see a horse lying down in a field or stall and worry about it. In this post we’ll go over all the reasons for a horse lying down and when you should worry. We all know the importance of sleep. We also know that good sleep can have a total sleep time of…
