With many horse owners living urban lifestyles, juggling work schedules, and other commitments, housing your horse at a professional facility can sometimes be the best or only option available to you. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect facility for you and your horse.
Halloween treats aren’t just for the kids, and grown-ups! This year for Halloween treat your stalled friends with some of our delicious pumpkin bites!
The bot fly can wreak havoc on your equine’s health as they are capable of laying 100’s and sometimes 1000’s of eggs which can lead to nasty infestations and even life threatening conditions such as colic. But what are the best ways to deal with these buzzing pests?
With many equine health conditions having favourable outcomes with early detection and treatment it is a great practice to keep record of your horse’s normal vital signs. Keeping these records to hand can help aid you and your veterinarian in detecting changes down the line which could indicate that they are experiencing pain, suffering from disease, or other medical concerns.
Our grooming kits get a lot of use throughout the year brushing through dirt, grime, and sweat. To ensure they continue to clean and remove debris as they should it is important to keep them clean. Here are the steps we take to ensure our favourite artificial grooming tools are squeaky clean and ready for use.
Boarding your horse at a professional facility can often be the best option for you and your horse, but what board style best suits your lifestyle and your horse? We will cover five popular styles of horse boarding and what to expect.
The changing leaves of fall paint the tree lines with regal reds, brilliant oranges, and stunning ambers, and are often a highlight of the season. But when these beautiful leaves start to fall they can pose a direct threat to our equine friends.
There is something luxurious about owning a high quality natural bristle brush. Typically something saved for shows, or when you truly want to pamper your horse, these brushes need to be cleaned like any other tool in our kit. As natural bristles are typically more sensitive to soaking, harsh chemicals, and are more susceptible to damage, we have a special cleaning routine to ensure they are cleaned carefully!
When you enter the arena with your horse at home, at the riding school, or at other venues for special events you should understand good arena etiquette. Here are some things to keep in mind when sharing an arena space.
The Bot Fly is an ectoparasite, which can easily be mistaken for a Bee buzzing often found buzzing around your horse’s head, and lower legs. These flies utilize our horses as a living host, and are capable of laying 100’s and sometimes 1000’s of eggs on your horse’s coat in their short week long adult life span.