Horse Blankets

Respiratory allergies to dust, fungal spores and/or molds are extremely common in horses. Treatment requires both medication and environmental changes.

The legendary Howard Lewis's association with horses began as a young boy. Eighty-five years old now, he cannot even imagine counting all the horses he has schooled, ridden, shown, and hunted in his lifetime as an equestrian and trainer.

A humorous look at horse breeds as compared to car models. And only half humorous as this might be a very viable idea in the near future. Many a truth is said in jest.

On an average, when a horse reaches fifteen, they are considered old; getting up there in years. That's not necessarily so. The better the care, the healthier the horse, the longer the life.

Horse donation provides a second career for an equine that may be past prime for competition. Trustworthy mounts become valued therapy companions in hippotherapy facilities. Before you donate a horse, however, you will want to ask these questions.

Horses are frequently available for free or for a very low price, but caring for them properly can be costly. A basic checklist of expenses and a plan for meeting them should be worked out before you bring your new horse home.

How something as simple as a horse blanket can teach your horse not to spook.

Building safe horse stalls entails more than slapping together scrap lumber and rigging a door. Horse size, strength, and behavior will influence decisions regarding horse stall size, building materials, flooring, lighting, and feed and water delivery.

Rehoming horses, while not an easy decision, sometimes becomes necessary in times of economic crisis. These are a few options that may bring a satisfactory result for you and your equines.

Horseback riding can be fun for both horse and rider. Some horses, however, become stablebound and anxious when removed from the safety of their barns. Barn sour horses can not only be difficult to ride, they can be downright dangerous.

Monday Morning Disease may sound like a weekend partier's cop-out but, in reality, it's a very serious disease that affects horses. Is your equine companion at risk?

Horses often instinctively hide symptoms of when they are in pain. When they show signs, this is a real emergency. But horses give off subtle clues as to how they are feeling.

We live in a remarkable age of medical progress that generally allows humans to live longer and more active lives than ever before. Likewise, those advances have translated to extended life expectancy for our horses and ponies.

For those that don't want to pay or can't afford to have their blankets cleaned...or for those who simply prefer to do it themselves, but don't want to ruin their washing machine or dryer, cleaning the blankets yourself can still be done.

Every summer, we make sure to stock up on sunscreen and energy drinks for ourselves, but what about summertime pet care for horses? Here are some helpful hints for taking care of your horses during the hot summer months.

If your horse were lost or stolen and then recovered, could you provide a positive identification? What options are available for marking horses for sure identification? Here are six current practices for providing specific evidence of equine identity.

Horses are expensive animals to keep, to treat for illness or to train. .A comprehensive list to the expenses and obligation of horse ownership

"It must be true. I heard it straight from the horse's mouth." What do we mean, when we say, "straight from the horse's mouth"? The idiomatic phrase, "straight from the horse's mouth," may come from any of several possible origins.

Do you dream of horses? What do they mean? From mystical mares to stunning stallions, horses are the stuff of dreams. People have pondered horse dreams throughout human history. Here are a few of the most popular theories about equine reveries.

Horse Lovers: Are You Codependent or Resplendent? "I'm Linda, and I'm a horse addict." This may be a hard habit to break. In fact, I'm not sure I want to. We have 12-step programs for nearly every sort of addiction. Here are my 12 Steps for Horse Addicts.

The abuse of horses can bring emotions to high levels, but there is much to consider before taking on a skinny equine. Here are several things to consider.

It is very important when you own a horse to maintain their teeth. This article will give you five dental tips to help you in caring for your horses' teeth.

How about keeping your horse cozy and comfortable when it turns freezing cold? His coat is thickening already and it's barely October. Winter is not far off.

This follow-up article defines responsibility of horse owner to horse(s) under his care, motto to keep horse comfortable in his blanket, and how to readjust the blanket properly.

They are sleek with ultra short coats in summer; winter has them naturally wrapped in warm, wooly fur. Left to their own devices, horses manage cold, heat, wet and all variations of climatic changes without human intervention.

Your horse-crazy daughter wants a horse-themed birthday party. Chances are, all the kids she wants to invite are equally obsessed with horses.

Safety for both you and your horse.

A look at some of the best horse blankets on the market.