A horse’s history and his current environment, can influence behavior, so removing stressors from your horse’s life may be the best calming agent of all.
âIf you are expecting to simply give your horse all the hay he wants and heâll start to miraculously lose weight, while his nutrient intake remains inadequate and there are significant stressors in his life, you will likely be disappointed.â
Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse in a fun-filled, family atmosphere.
A tack room should have plenty of space for baskets and bins for horse ‘clobber’ such as bandages, bell boots and exercise equipment should be kept handy and hopefully in easy to see locations.
Horses are physically designed for cold weather since a horse's coat does well, even in sub-zero temperatures by nsulating the horse from most weather conditions.
Sharing your life with a horse can be a rewarding experience, but it includes the responsibility of caring for your equine companion for life.
Take time to steadily warm up your horse in spring, summer and autumn but especially winter when the temperature dips and it’s damp because your horse’s joints are delicate.
AWHC warns transferring ownership will put horses at risk and raise legal issues, since state laws do not provide for transfer of thousands of horses to a private owner.
Learn about electrolytes and electrolyte alternatives and how electrolyte depletion is closely tied to the amount your horse is sweating.
Read on for answers to your questions about horse cough and equine respiratory disease.