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Cold Weather Care for Horses
Providing cold weather care for horses is essential, especially in East Tennessee where winters can be quite chilly. Here are some tips for ensuring the well-being of your horses during cold weather: Shelter: Make sure your horses have access to a well-insulated shelter or a three-sided run-in shed. This will protect them from wind, rain,…
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Horseback Riding and Mental Health
We talk a lot about the health of your horse. But what about your mental health? We love each and every horse owner we serve, and recognize that when you feel good, your horse feels good, too; and that makes you both healthier. These amazing creatures have the capacity for empathy, love, compassion, and forming…
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Good Quality Hay is Important!
Good quality hay is of paramount importance for horses, and its significance cannot be overstated. High-quality hay provides essential nutrition and contributes to the overall health and well-being of horses. Here are some key reasons why good quality hay is crucial for horses: Good quality hay is the foundation of a horse’s diet and plays…
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Protecting Horses in Natural Disasters
Protecting horses in natural disasters is crucial to their safety and well-being. Horses can be particularly vulnerable during events like tornados, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. Here are some essential steps to help ensure the safety of horses during natural disasters: Emergency Plan: Identification: Transportation: Safe Shelter: Stock Up on Supplies: Evacuation Plan: Emergency Kit:…
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Caring For an Aging Horse
Caring for an aging horse requires special attention and consideration to ensure their health and well-being. Every aging horse is unique, and their care requirements may vary. Regular communication with us and close observation of your horse’s condition are essential for providing the best possible care as they grow older. Here are some steps to…
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Tying Up – What Is It and How do You Prevent It?
If your horse has had some time off and it’s time to bring her back into condition, it must be approached very carefully. Caution should be taken so that she works up to a sweat to increase her fitness level, but not so much that she overexerts. Overexertion can lead to serious complications, including tying…
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Heat Exhaustion in Horses. Don’t Miss This.
Summertime in East Tennessee can be brutal, and these hottest days of August are of prime concern. Heat exhaustion in horses is a serious concern, especially during these hot and humid weather conditions. Horses can easily become overheated and suffer from heat-related illnesses, even just during normal activities. Heat exhaustion occurs when a horse’s body…
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Let’s talk about choke in horses. Can you recognize it?
Have you ever swallowed something like a dry piece of meat the wrong way and it wasn’t able to go down the right way? It happens with horses too. You probably can already read your horse’s expressions, so when she has an alarmed or confused expression, you know to take notice and carefully consider why…
