Horses are designed to graze slowly for most of the day, yet many modern feeding routines don’t reflect this natural rhythm. Understanding how feeding methods affect digestion, behavior, and overall well-being reveals why tools like hay nets play a key role in supporting healthier, more natural eating habits.
Horses have been working with humans for thousands of years, yet they still manage to surprise us daily. They can sense a storm before your weather app does, remember the exact pocket where you keep treats, and somehow step on the only muddy spot in an entire field.
Welcome to “Horse Health Mini-Theater”—a long-running comedy series where your horse performs, you panic, and the vet rolls their eyes lovingly. Today’s episode:“I’m Fine… But Let Me Scare You Anyway.” Scene 1: Limping? No, Just a Touch of Performance Art Horse: limps dramatically for three stepsYou: “OH NO—injury?? Trauma?? Surgery???”Vet arrives:Horse: trot-trot-trot, totally soundVet: “I… […]
Walk into any barn, and you’ll eventually discover a strange truth riders rarely talk about: Every horse has that one spot it refuses to walk past normally. You know the one—nothing unusual, nothing dangerous, definitely nothing hiding there—just a regular corner, fence line, patch of dirt, or wall shadow. To humans: “It’s literally empty.” To […]
Good morning, human. You probably think this thing on my face is a fashion accessory.You call it a fly mask — I call it sanity. Allow me to explain. 🌞 6:00 AM — Sunrise, Breakfast, and the Flying Menace I walk into the paddock.The sun rises… beautifully.The flies rise… aggressively. They head straight for my […]
If horses could talk, they would probably complain about two things:1️⃣ Flies2️⃣ And how we expect their legs to do Olympic-level gymnastics barefoot and unsupported. Think about it: those legs carry 1,000 pounds of horsepower over jumps, through tight turns, across trails, and occasionally into dramatic pasture sprints for absolutely no reason. They’re brilliant, complex—and, […]
Ask anyone who spends time in a stable: grooming is not just “cleaning your horse.”It’s communication.It’s health care.It’s how a rider becomes part of a horse’s daily routine, not just someone who shows up for the saddle. A well-groomed horse looks polished, yes—but the real story happens beneath the dust. The Science Behind the Brush […]
Feeding a horse looks simple—a scoop of grain, a flake of hay, and a pat on the neck.But any barn manager or veterinarian will tell you the same truth: Horses are creatures of routine, and their bodies respond to consistency. A little too much feed can cause weight gain or digestive stress.A little too little […]
There are two types of horses in summer:① Those who wear a fly mask.② And those who are plotting revenge because they don’t. If you’ve ever seen your horse squinting dramatically at a passing fly like it personally insulted their ancestors—you know it’s time. But to a horse, a fly mask is not just gear.It’s […]
Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining a horse’s overall health, performance, and longevity. In this blog, we will explore the essential guidelines for equine nutrition to help you provide a well-balanced and nutritious diet for your horse. Forage First: The foundation of a horse’s diet should be high-quality forage, such as grass or […]
