Healing Power of Equine Therapy
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” — Winston Churchill People who spend time with horses know about their therapeutic power and how much better they can make you feel. Equine therapy is a widespread therapy practice today helping people in all walks of […]
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Groom
You may think you can tell by the title what a groom does, but grooming horses alone is only a small part of their many responsibilities. Grooms look after horses’ daily needs: providing food and water, replacing bedding, cleaning equipment, clean horses’ coats, muck out stables, treat minor wounds or change dressings, give medications or […]
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Making barn safety a priority
Like a well-oiled machine, an organized barn helps ensure the safety of anyone who comes in contact with it – horse or human. Conversely, a disorganized barn can lead to potentially dangerous situations. A few areas of safety procedures to get organized in the barn include holding high priorities for tools and machinery, cleanliness, a […]
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Farrier
Farriers are equine foot care professionals who work in cooperation with veterinarians. They use special tools to trim, shape and shoe horses. They need to know how to evaluate a horse’s gait and balance to make or maintain special adjustments that are crucial to a horse’s health. Getting a degree in Equestrian Science, Studies or […]
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Off-saddle workouts to build in-saddle strength
The five components of physical fitness are cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility. Riders know that taking their horses for a workout is just as much a workout for the rider as well, challenging all five of these fitness components and more – like balance and coordination. You know your horse […]
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Readying your horse for fall
As the leaves change from green to yellow-orange-red, autumn makes for an excellent time to ride. Insects are few, footing is great and our horses start to change a little with the seasons too. For the most part, your horse has some pretty cool built-in mechanisms to sustain weather changes, but there are a few […]
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Part of a Series on Careers involving horses: Horse Veterinarian
Equine veterinarians work with breeders, owners, riders, trainers and others to treat, vaccinate, diagnose and protect the health of horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners says, “It is anticipated that more equine veterinarians than ever before will be needed in the coming years to provide the care that owners desire for their horses as […]
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Part of a Series on Careers with horses: Horse Trainer
Horse trainers work to exercise, feed and train horses for their riding, show or designated work. There are a variety of different kinds of horse training you can practice. Most trainers specialize in a specific equestrian discipline, such as starting young horses, working with sport and show horses, training horses for therapy programs, retraining horses […]
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What’s now, what’s next for equine health care
Owning and caring for horses amounts to a $40 billion a year industry in the United States. Front of mind for many of the country’s two million horse owners is this — how best to keep the estimated 9.2 million horses in the United States healthy. Owners quickly come to appreciate how horses remain — […]
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5 Ways to calm your horse on show day
Show day can stress the best of horses — and riders — all the more reason to keep yourself and your horse in the best frame of mind possible. We offer long-term preparations and day-of techniques to make sure your horse is comfortable, calm and as ready as you are come show time. Every discipline […]
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