Jan 4, 2024 | Advice, All Articles, Equine Health, Management, Product Reviews
Hay Chix Hay Nets: Why we love them and why your horse needs one! By Susan Kauffmann Years ago, I wrote an article for EQUUS magazine on the benefits of slow feeding for horses. At the time, I tested a number of the options available, from rigid feeders to various...
Dec 26, 2023 | Advice, Equine Health, Hoof Care
PUNCTURE WOUNDS OF THE EQUINE FOOT, from THE ESSENTIAL HOOF BOOK, by Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline When it comes to puncture wounds of the hoof, some are obvious and easy to find, with the horse suddenly coming up lame and an examination of the foot turning up...
Sep 14, 2023 | All Articles
Ocular Oddity: How we solved an eye ailment mystery By Susan Kauffmann Obie, my 6-year-old Paint gelding, had loads of potential that my husband and I were unable to help him fulfill, so that summer we sent him to my friend Jason to be tuned up for sale. We were all...
Feb 20, 2023 | Advice, All Articles, Training
Teach Your Horse to Accept Fly Spray Calmly By Josh Nichol When warmer weather rolls around, I frequently encounter people who have trouble getting their horse to accept fly spray. I explain to them that the first step in solving this common issue is to think about it...
Jan 5, 2023 | Product Reviews
When I first heard about “The Forever Fork” a few years ago, I was skeptical. As someone with horse paddocks that grow new rocks on a regular basis, no matter how many times I remove them, and with weather that freezes the ground and covers it with snow...
Aug 30, 2021 | All Articles, Product Reviews, Tack & Gear
Must Haves: The StretchTec Shoulder Relief Girth from Total Saddle Fit I am always on the lookout for products that can improve my horse’s well-being and comfort, especially when it comes to under saddle work. I try to ensure that all my tack fits correctly,...