Question: What should horse owners be aware of in order to take great care of their horses’ hooves as winter approaches?
Answer: Of the infinite variables associated with hoof care, climate is the least controllable.
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Winter Hoof Care with Danvers Child, CJF
Question: What should horse owners be aware of in order to take great care of their horses’ hooves as winter approaches?
Answer: Of the infinite variables associated with hoof care, climate is the least controllable.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Crey Zee and Tatum Rice wins the NCHA Open Futurity
Even with a score of 222 points, as first to work in the 21-horse NCHA Open Futurity Finals, Crey Zee and Tatum Rice were plenty vulnerable.
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
Feeding the Broodmare
Mare owners spend thousands of dollars on stud fees and shell out hundreds of dollars in veterinary care to prepare their mares for breeding and foaling. Mares are expected to grow a healthy foal inside them for 11 months and produce enough milk for that foal for up to 6 months.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Fertile Conformation in Horse Breeding
Breeding your mare will be much easier if she is built for the job.
Dr. Michelle LeBlanc has spent more than 25 years working on the mare side of equine reproduction. She knows that a mare’s external form counts when you’re assessing her ability to function as a broodmare.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Horse Behavior at Parturition
Behavioral traits associated with parturition (the birth process) are deeply rooted in the evolutionary development of horses. A basic assumption is that horses have evolved behavioral strategies that ensure their survival. During the birth process, both the dam and her offspring are in a weakened state and are susceptible to attack by predators.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Linda Patron: Enjoying the Ride Every Step of the Way
Linda Patron of Lodi, CA, bought her first horse with hard-earned money that she saved as a young girl.
Today, Patron has three horses in different stages of training, but still reflects on her humble beginnings into the horse world as the driving force behind her love for the animal, resilient competitiveness, and enjoyment in meeting new people along the way.
Monday, January 14, 2019
Newest Nrcha Million Dollar Sires
Two top-notch stallions join the National Reined Cow Horse Association Million Dollar Sire league: Metallic Cat and Smooth As A Cat.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Should You Buy a House With Roof Damage? The Surprising Benefits—and Challenges
For most home shoppers, any mention of roof damage is enough to send them sprinting in the opposite direction. Buyers who are not in the market for a fixer-upper are typically trying to nab a house in the best possible condition, and roof damage can be seriously costly to repair.
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Horse Breeding: The Roan Quarter Horse Color
Flashy and popular, roans come in every shade from red to black to yellow.
You can spot one from a mile away. Classically a stunning silver color with a dark head and legs, the roan is a popular mount. The roan gene produces a color pattern of white over any base color, although it is easiest to see on darker colors due to the contrast.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Trail Class: Working the Rope Gate
Learn some horse-showing hints to “keep the cows in” during your next trail course.
When you think about stepping up your form for the gate obstacle in trail, try thinking of why the obstacle is one of the required maneuvers for the class in the first place.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
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