What You Need To Know About Equine Ulcers
Does my horse have an ulcer? According to estimates, 90% of race horses and 60% of show horses as well as a large number of the general horse population suffer from ulcers*, also called...
Category: Horse Wellness
Safe & Fun: Carrot Stretches!
Stretching with the aid of a treat – usually carrots – is a great way to keep your horse flexible without causing any damage. So-called “Carrot Stretches” can be found all over YouTube and...
Let’s Talk Training Scale! Part 1 – Relaxation
Relaxation: The mental factor There is much talk about the German ‘Training Scale’ in the context of horse training and in many a barns – especially with dressage focus – we’ll find posters, images...
The “Cinchy” Horse
Having a cinchy horse can test the patience of many a rider, especially since we can often
not put our finger on the reason. Is it bad behavior? Is it something we are doing wrong when saddling? Is my horse in pain?
Is it a ‘bad memory’? Or ill fitting tack?
“No Drama Worming” for the Lazy Horse Person
How to give wormer, medication, or electrolytes without battling the horse Battling the horse for any reason is never a good idea. Even if we manage to muscle our way to goal achievement, both...
The Power of ‘BE-time’: Healing and Building trust
We humans are amazing animals. With our consciousness, drive, intelligence and stamina, as well as our ability to conceptualize and plan, we accomplish great things and have thus made our mark on the planet...
How to help your horse overcome back problems (part 3 of 3)
In the last two parts of “The Horse’s Back”, we talked about how to recognize that your horse may be experiencing back problems and what are some of the reasons that a horse may...
The horse’s back (part 2 of 3): Some of the most common causes of back problems in horses
If you read The Horse’s Back (part 1) “How to detect back problems in your horse”, you already know whether you suspect your horse to suffer from discomfort in the back. And you already...
Snap hooks on reins: Do they give your horse a headache?
If you are like me, you’ve come to appreciate practical things that make your interaction with your horse easier. One of those little gadgets is the ‘snap hook’ or ‘carabiner’. Friends at the barn...
The Horse’s Back (part 1 of 3): How to detect back problems in your horse
Does your horse lack impulsion, does not step under, rush under saddle or block the rider’s aids unexpectedly? All this can point to back problems. This 3-part series discusses how to identify back problems, what the possible causes could be and how to address them.