According to Equine Guelph, here are important preparations to make around your horse barn and stable before Jack Frost shows up including fence lines, pasture maintenance, roof leaks, and manure management.
"Many horse owners make the mistake of unhooking their trailer and leaving it for the winter â out of sight, out of mind - forgetting that their horse trailer represents a significant investment and should be well maintained.â
"The horse is programmed to brace against or block out tension, pain or discomfort in order to survive and if the level of touch stays underneath the horseâs ability to block or brace, then his body will start to release the tension on its own.â
âInspired by the national Time to Ride Challenge, CSU Equine Science clubs are competing to grow the local equestrian community with events that introduce new people to horse activities and success means winning prize money in the collegiate contest.â
"Ruling throws a wrench into the backroom deal between the BLM and livestock grazing interests to eliminate federally protected wild horses from over one million acres of public land in Wyoming and blocks BLM from treating public lands as private lands i
"Caitlin W. of Parker, Colorado, was selected as winner in the random-draw Time to Ride sweepstakes and will enjoy a three-night stay at The Resort at Paws Up for entering the Pledge sweepstakes in September.â
"The EQUUS film festival is innovative by being the first event of its kind: a collection of horse related works presented by equestrian producers from uniquely âhorse peopleâ perspectives.â
"California Chrome is considered to be the best race horse in the world and his win in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita race track this past Saturday was remarkable only in the ease with which he won it.â
"Measurements prove the seals do enrich the island's plant growth with nitrogen from feeding on fish in ocean, and computer modelling has demonstrated that the horses preferentially select those particular grassy areas to eat.â
The wild fire blazing near Santa Cruz, California, serves as a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month, so it is a good time for horse owners to make sure their horses are included in their disaster plans to make sure horses remain calm