365 Days in Horse Country – Arthritis    Arthritis I a common problem in horses, and not just old ones.  Even youngsters can develop this issue if they are genetically  predisposed to it. Arthritis is often the culprit in lameness in horses.  This inflammation of the joints results in pain and stiffness.  The knees, hocks, and fetlocks are the most often affected joints, and the con ...

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365 Days in Horse Country – Watch a Horse Movie!    Feeling sick?  Perhaps the weather has you feeling a little down?  Then there’s no better time than now to curl up with a blanket, a cup of tea, and a good horse movie! Horse movies have been around since the beginning of the film industry.  In fact, as mentioned in my April 23rd blog “The First Equine Movie Star”, the first moving ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Basic Brushing    We all know how to brush a horse….. or do we?  Do you have a system that really gets the dirt out and brings out your horse’s natural shine?  If not, then give this a whirl. First assemble all your tools. Ruby currycomb Stiff body brush Soft dandy brush Small, stiff detail brush for hard-to-reach places Clean towel First, curry you ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Organizing Your Horse’s Records Horse owners are among the busiest people around.  Not only do they have the same obligations as most other people, but they also have the added responsibility of riding and caring for their horses, too, which can take up hours a day depending on whether the horse is kept at home or at a boarding stable. This is why it is so es ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Changing Diets      Variety may be the spice of life, but when it comes to equine diets, variety can wreak havoc with a horse’s digestive system and result in a serious bout of colic. Whenever you need to change your horse’s diet, do it gradually.  If your horse currently eats three flakes of alfalfa hay per day and you want to switch him to two flakes of ...