Jun 21, 2024 | All Articles, Equine Health, Product Reviews
As horse owners, we all want to protect our horses from flies, mosquitoes and other winged pests that are not only annoying but which can also spread serious diseases. Most of us use fly sprays as a big part of our efforts, but many of us are frustrated with the fact...
May 28, 2024 | Advice, All Articles, Equine Health, Management, Product Reviews
There are a number of reasons why we horse owners might want or need to get an accurate weight on our horses. If you have growing young stock, a horse that needs to gain or lose weight, breeding animals, or you need to medicate, sedate or deworm a horse, knowing what...
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...
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,...
May 1, 2021 | Advice, Equine Health, Management, Product Reviews
By Susan Kauffmann If you’re reading this article, chances are it is warm and glorious outside, and you are wanting to head out for a fab ride with your favorite horse. But, you also know that summer temperatures can put your horse at risk for heat stress, a...