Horse Care Category
They say every cloud has a silver lining. Being a mom of two active children I never really had time to think about that saying until after my gelding, Eros, passed away in February 2013. I was fortunate enough to…
I like to fool myself into thinking that riding is enough workout and I don’t need anything extra, but truthfully I do need the extra! This year is the year for getting fit and this video is the perfect way…
We have been hit pretty hard with Mother Nature’s power this year in the way of natural disasters. Poor Texas has gotten hit with flooding, tornadoes, and blizzards all within the same week. It’s hard to predict when most disasters…
This is a great video showing the physiology of the horse’s head and how bits and bridles can affect your horse. Horses mouths are so sensitive, and many of them are uncomfortable with the bit. This video offers great explanations…
Some people keep their horse with a trainer, others board them, and some simply just don’t have the space to keep them at home. For those of us who are fortunate enough to keep our horses on our own property.…
In the breeding industry you see the joys of bringing life into this world, but with all this joy you also see the downside of it. Most breeders have come across the Dummy Foal Syndrome at least once in their…
It’s no secret that I am OBSESSED with horses! I live and breathe them and so does the rest of the staff at The Horseaholic! We have discovered an awesome new website that streams horse videos 24 hours a day…
With the winter just around the corner we are pulling out the winter coats and also our horses blankets. And every winter comes the debate whether to blanket or not to blanket your horse. This year though has also come…
While reading AQHA’s America’s Horse magazine one day last year, I came across an article about how AQHYA members could receive a free weanling, and participate in the AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program (YHDP). The YHDP is a…
Happy, Healthy, Holistic Horse – Complementary Medicine Options for your Equine Partner Complementary or alternative medicine options have been around as long (or in many cases, longer) as what is generally thought of as traditional veterinary medicine. These options work…
[fbvideo link=”http://www.facebook.com/skylar.powell.58/videos/10153130288082234/” width=”640″ height=”480″ onlyvideo=”1″] With all of the spark and debate over what caused Casey Deary’s horse Arc Gunna Mark Ya to lay down during the NRHA Futurity Finals this past weekend. Casey Deary was kind enough to give…
A very simple and beautiful video following a girl and her horse’s day at the barn. From brushing before the ride, to jumping a few jumps and then treats after. It is a normal and pretty video to most horse…
Winter is here and dealing with long winter coats isn’t always practical. For those of you who would like to body clip, here is a great instructional video. Just remember, if your horse is body clipped they will need to…
If you’ve hauled horses, most likely you’ve been in a situation where you needed to change a horse trailer tire. Trailer tires are so finicky! I’ve had brand new tires that blew out on my way somewhere. Even if you…
As the leaves begin to change and the nights grow long and longer, we all find ourselves rushing to get a ride in, or to get all of our barn chores done before the sun sets. I’d like to share…
