Posted on June 22, 2018

With the beginning of summer in full swing, also comes the beginning of competition season! Whether your animal is best in class at showmanship, racing, dressage, or vaulting, competition season is a great time to bond with your animal and connect with fellow horse lovers across the area. Horse shows have been around since medieval times, and gives riders the opportunity to demonstrate excellent horsemanship and show off their hard-working companions. So if your eyes are on that coveted blue ribbon, here are a few tips to help come out on top: Attend a show before competing in one: If … Continue reading →

Posted on June 12, 2018

We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.”This saying may be true regarding the weather – but the spring doesn’t always bring joy and happiness! The spring and early stages of summer can bring a phase of moodiness and irritability in mares. This is due to a hormonal imbalance they experience as a result of the new season. This irritability is extremely common for mares to experience, and luckily, there are ways to assist your animal with this change in attitude. There are multiple signs that your mare may be going through a hormonal imbalance. These symptoms include … Continue reading →