A hoof abscess can be very uncomfortable for your horse. And it can lead to the situation worsening if not dealt with quickly. So, here’s your handy guide to hoof abscess and what you should do about it: First up, what is a Hoof Abscess? A hoof abscess is usually ...

Did you know that among the land mammals, horses have the largest eyes, which is probably why they are more prone to eye infections and problems. Now keeping a regular vigil on your horse’s eye is your responsibility – one which needs infinite patience and knowledge. The patience will be ...

Before you take your horse out for a ride along the trail, or anywhere, there are a number of things to check first. You don’t want your horse to get injured, and you do not want to injure yourself either – so you check the saddle, the horse shoes, your ...

Horse vaccinations are a definite part of good horse care – and as with humans, with horses too, vaccinations are preventive measures. But unlike humans, horses need to be given vaccinations at least once a year –or even more frequently depending on their age, health condition etc. So here’s a ...

A miniature horse is quite small in size and consequently all tack and equipment for minis are usually scaled down versions of the ordinary ones. But while this is the accepted way of things, it poses a big problem for miniature horse owners. Miniature horse tack and equipment should be ...

A hungry horse will eat just about anything you give him. But that doesn’t mean you should give him just anything! In fact, while there are many fruits, vegetables or leaves that are perfectly healthy for you to eat – the same can actually be very harmful for your horse. ...

Nobody wants their horse to have a mane that parts down the center and falls on one side or even stay put but on the wrong side! While in horses meant for other purposes this is still acceptable, but for an upcoming show /competition it is a complete no-no.   ...

Your horse’s overall health is directly related to the condition of his hooves. This is because the hoof can be the site for much discomfort and sometimes problems that can lead to grave disease or even death! In fact, healthy hooves are as important as proper nutrition! So, let’s walk ...

An integral part of owning a horse is training your horse. An untrained horse can be quite a tough pet to handle. And training horses isn’t all that difficult if you know how. One great element in horse training is praising and rewarding. Just as with any human being, horses ...

You get to wear warm clothes to keep warm in winter. For horses, their coats grow in winter to protect them from the harsh cold and the wet weather. But what keeps him naturally warm in winter causes him to perspire unhealthily in warmer temperatures. Hence, you need to clip ...