The birth of a foal is an exciting day, except perhaps for the mare giving birth. Mares, like humans, are individuals, and each will react to foaling in their own way. Mares tend to behave similarly from year to year, so keeping track of her behavior can be helpful for the next time around. Mares […]
Getting Fit in the Barn
By, Mindy Ward, Excerpt from DRIVE Magazine Article Who needs a fancy gym and monthly membership fee when you have the luxury of barn time and chores at your fingertips? Getting in a substantial amount of calorie-burning, muscle-building exercises is simple when you have calves to blow/brush, pigs to walk, and sheep and goats […]
Importance of Water to Horses
What is one of the most crucial nutrients to your horse’s health? WATER! Water is crucial for every function in your horse’s body from their respiratory tract to their digestive system. Horses need 2 to 3 times more water than any other of feed. Horses drink an average of 5 to 10 gallons of fresh […]
Respiratory/Barn Conditions for Your Horses
By: Madeline Reich With the weather continuing to get colder, we start to be extra aware of the conditions inside our barn. The temperature, dryness and quality of air inside the barn is crucial to horses’ comfort and breathing. So what is the best way to set up are barn so that horses are most […]
