Monthly Archives: April 2018

Spring Outdoor Activities for You and Your Horse

Spring is a great time to get your horse physically and mentally active. Being stuck inside during the winter can give your animal a lot of pent up energy that is just waiting to be released. Here are a few ideas if you are looking for entertaining outdoor activities for you and your horse: Find a Trail After being inside all winter getting into the fresh air as much as possible is important for your horse. Find a trail that matches your horse’s skill sets; if your horse doesn’t like the water or gets spooked by unfamiliar objects pick a … Continue reading

Six Tips that Will Help Protect your Horse from the Spread of Disease

As we are making the transition into spring, now is a great time to consider your horse’s biosecurity. Biosecurity is the preventative steps we take in order to halt the spread of sickness and disease. With trails opening up and show season in full swing, it is more likely that your animal is going to come in contact with other animals and humans who may be carrying disease-bearing pathogens. Here are a few preventive steps to ensure your horse’s biosecurity when your animal is going to be interacting with other horses and humans: 1. Regular Check-Ups and Vaccinations: Before taking … Continue reading

Matching the Name with the Horse – Choosing the Perfect Name for your New Companion

Choosing the Perfect Name for your New Companion Choosing the perfect name for your horse can be a difficult decision. You want to make sure you do your animal justice when choosing a name, considering that’s the name it will have for its whole life! When picking out a name, you should make sure it fits your animal’s personality, as well as choosing a name that is original and creative. Coming up with a name can be a hard process, but it is definitely worth it in the end. Here are a few tips for picking out the perfect name … Continue reading