Horses

‘Never look a gift horse in the mouth’ is a common phrase, although we would say it’s the best place to start when inspecting your horse. Bad or strong breath…

Gypsy horses, also known as Gypsy Vanners, Gypsy Cobs, Colored Cobs, Irish Cobs or Tinker Horses, are majestic and strong horses bred mostly in the United Kingdom. For a while,…

There’s a lot more to mounting a horse than simply jumping on. A proper mount goes a long way in establishing trust between the horse and the rider. Step One…

This video shows you how to start riding once you have mounted the horse. Horse Riding is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that can be learned easily with the help…

For any type of fly to infest a barn, it needs a source of food and breeding material. Potentially harmful and pesky flies include stable flies, horseflies, deerflies, horn flies…

Mother Nature gave horses the very best insulation available-their own thick winter coat. Under normal circumstances a horse starts to grow a thick winter coat when daylight decreases. His coat…

In the chilly time of year it can be difficult to know if your horse is warm enough. Sometimes we like to bring them inside, blanket them up, and even…

Before you begin, be aware that it is possible to pull the dye out of some leathers as you clean and that water, soap and conditioner will likely change (darken)…

After the hours of riding in dusty arenas and long trail rides, dirt gets imprinted in every crease of the saddle. But there is nothing a little work can’t get…

Ponies aren’t horses. That means they can’t be fed the same way you would feed your horses. The obvious difference is in their smaller size, but ponies also tend to…