Horse Care

I spent many years working as a Stud Assistant on Thoroughbred stud farms in the UK, so I understand more than most people how a horse‘s lungs work. Lungs are the most important part of a racehorse – in full gallop, they can take up to 120 breaths per minute. Respiratory health is vital to […]

I love horses, and even though I started as a hobby rider, my trainer eventually taught me how to groom the horse I was about to ride or have just ridden. That’s when I discovered that loving horses takes more than just petting them and giving them carrot treats to eat. I must say that,

Recently, I had to make a difficult call to one of the older ladies at the barn to tell her that she needed to consider her horse’s failing health and that it was time to let him go. As manager of the facility, it’s my least favorite duty. Yet, the horse was starting to really

When you first bite the bullet and purchase your first horse (and there will probably be more with time), you enter the scary world of horse boarding. If you live on your own land with large fields and white picket fences to complete your dream, you probably don’t worry about boarding costs.  However, if you’re

Horse retirement is something most people have probably never heard of or even fully understand. Horses may get retired for many reasons, whether because of injury, age, health, or financial reasons. If the retirement is permanent, choosing a suitable horse retirement facility is essential to give you peace of mind when letting others care for