Early spring is the ideal time to overseed pastures, according to Laurie Cerny, editor and publisher of www.good-horsekeeping.com
"After the hard winter we have had with heavy snow pack there has …
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More Than The Finish Line: An Endurance Athlete Discovers Endurance Riding
March 19, 2015 by
Ten years ago I made a conscious decision to live my life outside of my comfort zone. I had held in my grasp for a fleeting few seconds the feeling that I could do the things I thought were …
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Do you need to analyze your horse’s hay?
March 16, 2015 by
Many horses rely entirely on hay for their forage needs. Is hay nutritious? Not very. Hay is dead grass; it no longer contains many of the vitamins, omega 3s and omega 6s it once had as living …
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How to Own a Horse Without Breaking the Bank
February 27, 2015 by
As children, many of us dreamed of someday owning a horse; galloping about green pastures underneath the warm yellow sun. Now as adults many of us are "living the dream."
Horse owners quickly …
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Black oil sunflower seeds for your horse – Be sure to balance with omega3s
February 23, 2015 by
Black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) are a popular addition to the horse’s diet. They are highly nutritious, offering protein, vitamins, and minerals and are especially high in magnesium (100 mg per …
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Actress Hilary Swank – Accomplished Horsewoman
February 9, 2015 by
Hilary Swank was so committed to becoming an accomplished horsewoman on the set of The Homesman, she would take off between scenes and disappear for hours at a time. Tommy Lee Jones says, "She didn't …
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Budweiser’s 2015 Super Bowl XLIX commercial, “Lost Dog
February 1, 2015 by
Watch Budweiser’s 2015 Super Bowl XLIX commercial, "Lost Dog." #BestBuds …
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House Calls Get Complicated When the Patient Is a Horse
February 1, 2015 by
Ric Redden always has about a half-dozen horseshoes with him. They’re not for good luck. Like most traveling surgeons, he carries scalpels, syringes and bandages. Unlike most, he also carries a …
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Your Horse May Have Gastric Ulcers
January 19, 2015 by
The stress that horses endure from training, competing and traveling undoubtedly takes a toll on their health. One of the most common health problems for horses in strenuous performance or show …
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Safety Check For You & Your Horse
January 18, 2015 by
Safety for you and your horse is very important. Equine VIP shares a video from the Certified Horsemanship Association on How-To Perform a Safety Check of a Horse …
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Dakota 38 Trailer – A Spiritual Journey on Horseback
January 15, 2015 by
Jim Miller, a Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in …
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Keeping Horses Comfortable During Winter Travel
December 12, 2014 by
Winter travel for horse owners creates a fear of trailering due to the lack of confidence as to whether or not our horse is comfortable. While we have the amenity of a heated vehicle and some of us …
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The Horse Boy – The Official Trailer
November 23, 2014 by
How far would you travel to heal someone you love? An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through …
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Is Your Horse Gaining Weight?
November 16, 2014 by
The health risks associated with obesity in humans are also very much present in horses and ponies. Overweight horses and ponies can develop a laundry list of health problems if they don’t consume a …
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