Category Archives: Living the Horse Life

Flash Fred – Our Inherited Horse

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Tiffany T.

We inherited Flash Fred (my daughter has a creative naming process) from a friend of ours. This horse was slowing down in his old age and could no longer keep up with the rigorous lifestyle required on a full scale cattle ranch. In …

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Keeping Hens and Horses

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Tiffany T.

So you’re in your favorite feed store, buying your horse a few bags of feed, some treats, a bale of…. What is that you hear? The peeping of little chicks?!?!? You follow your ears to the tanks full of fluffy …

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Transition to Spring Pasture

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Megan C.

It is no wonder these guys are asking to be let out onto the lush spring grass after such a long and trying winter.  What horse owner could resist those molten brown eyes and soft whisper-nickers, as if saying ‘Let me …

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Posted in Care and Management, Feeding Management, Hay/Pasture, Horse Nutrition, How To, Living the Horse Life, Starches & Carbohydrates, Weather-Related Feeding
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Poisonous to Horses: Plants

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Megan C.

As a horse owner, I have come to realize that horses have an uncanny ability to get themselves into trouble.  Whether it be messing with the fence, making play-things of their stall or breaking into the feed room to grab an extra snack, …

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How to Weigh Your Feed

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Megan C.

Feed your horse by weight, not by volume. This is a common sentence uttered by many-a-feed professional and the more I talk with horse owners, the more I find myself saying it.   If someone is having an issue with their horse’s …

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Hoof Health and Your Farrier

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Megan C.

Healthy hooves result from a combination of factors, one of which is your farrier. Learn more about selecting and working with your farrier for healthy feet. Continue reading →

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Posted in Care and Management, Diseases and Disorders, How To, Living the Horse Life

What about WEG?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Megan C.

If you subscribe to e-newsletters from any equestrian breed or discipline organizations, or you read any horse publications, chances are that you have seen some talk of the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games (WEG) coming to Lexington, KY this fall. …

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An Ode to Our Equine Trainers

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Megan C.

Do you remember the  horse that taught you so much?  Maybe he belonged to a friend or neighbor, maybe he was a lesson horse at a barn you went to, or perhaps he was the first horse you ever owned.  …

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Storing Horse Feed for Freshness

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Megan C.

Horse feed storage conditions have a large impact on freshness. Storing feed in a cool, dry place as well as an appropriate container go a long way in keeping your feed fresh. Continue reading →

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Horse-Life Balance

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Megan C.

Like many of you, I am fortunate to have my horses in my life. But having horses often means giving up time for other parts of my life, such as going out with friends, cleaning the house (oh darn) or …

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