Category Archives: Natural Horse Care

Equine Slaughter Controversy Insight

FINALLY a useful contribution to the ongoing horse slaughter controversy

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Honey: Healing Horses Naturally

Sweet success in the world of natural horse care! The Associated Press recently announced that honey, heralded through time as powerful antibiotic, is making a scene in mainstream medicine.

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Of Natural Horsemanship and Mini-Trampolines

Today seemed to go by faster than my to-do list got accomplished. Feeding was finished by dark, but I did not work the horses I wanted to. Frustrating, but there is a way through that now-closed door. The cold wind … Continue reading

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Supplying Warm Water

Most of us do not have access to warm water in our barns or fields. One way to supply warm water is to

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Horse Blankets

How quickly things change! Daylight savings time now has us out working in the dark, while bitter winds blow around us. I started my inventory of blankets last week. I pulled out my blanket barrels to see what’s what.

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Ideas for Off-Season Fun And Improvement!

The Knock family wanted some suggestions for some off-season goals that went beyond what the horse shows demand. Here are some possible goal ideas to get all your creative juices flowing!

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Indian Summer- Warm Weather Natural Horse Care

Indian summer weaves its way between cold snaps here in wild, wonderful West Virginia. I welcome the warm sunshine which glows through the foliage. I can take off my winter coat, but the horses can’t. As I wait for the … Continue reading

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