Blogs Posts in Horse Care category; 61 blog posts

A man and his horse

Harold Joseph Hubbell threw the ancient sequined saddle blanket over the palomino's back. The red and yellow sequins were dusty; they had obviously seen better days. "This saddle blanket belonged to Gunther Gebel-Williams, the circus g [...]

Posted On : Jul, 23 2008 | Comments : 0

Lions, jaguars, and a wolf intent on escape - why we bought ...

We never planned to buy a zoo, it just sort of happened. The whole family had been looking for a small cottage for my mum to move into after my dad had died, and then the idea evolved that she could live with one of her five children, by po [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Thanks will go to those who built horse a shelter

But the once-neglected thoroughbred won't be celebrating a win at the track in Mays Landing. Instead, he'll be there to honor everyone who contributed time, labor and money to build him a shelter at his home, Final Entry Farm in Milmay. H [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

The Power of Rhythm

What is it like to be your horse? What do they feel or think when they see us coming? Is the way in which we carry ourselves in our day to day routine around the barn, while grooming or tacking up that important? Self awareness is o [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2008 | Comments : 0

24th Annual Registered Clydesdale Sale and Heavy Horse

The Annual Sale at Wodonga took place on Saturday, November 3rd 2001. Advertising was placed in State CCHS Newsletters, rural newspapers including The Weekly Times, The Land and Queensland Rural Life. Other publications included Horse Deals [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Adopting pet requires real commitment

Before adopting a pet, consider that commitment. Since they are living things, with a lifespan of their own, one should feel confident in keeping this pet for a life time. And giving a pet as a gift, for this very reason, is a bad idea. The [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

Grooming your pet

We have all seen dog shows where the pure bred pooches look fabulous, but there's no reason your loveable mutt can't look shiny and well cared for too. A short haired dog may only need to visit the groomer a few times a year but a long hai [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Pet meal plan expands service

The Pet Food Meals on Wheels program is becoming the cat's meow in these parts. The Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society in Leverett and the Amherst Senior Center are working together to expand the senior center's Meals on Wheels program t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2008 | Comments : 1

Low-cost vaccine clinic available to pet owners

The Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA has joined with Affordable Pet Vaccine Services to bring to Schuylkill County a low-cost vaccine clinic. The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. It will be held at Sasha’ [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Winter Pet Care Tips

Housing: It is best to keep pets indoors during the winter months, but if this is not possible, outdoor pets must be provided with shelter. Their home should be elevated off the ground to prevent moisture accumulation and have a doo [...]

Posted On : Jan, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Winter Pet Care Tips

Winter has definitely arrived in Baltimore. It's 38 degrees outside, but the wind has been howling all day and the wind chill is 28 degrees. There was ice on the back patio this morning, and my mums are definitely dead. (The pansies, howe [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2008 | Comments : 0

How to prevent and treat Hoof Crack

For any horse hobbyist and anyone who is a caregiver of horses, hoof crack can be a very serious problem if it is not handled properly. What I have seen here in my country, the problem of hoof cracks have been decreased among trotters, bec [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

HORSE Character Information

Depending on the breed, horses’ behaviors and characteristics vary from being subdued to very spirited animals. Horses are very intelligent can be taught to obey and perform specific tasks when trained to do so. If you have any expe [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2007 | Comments : 0

Housing, Rest and Exercise

Contrary to what you may have heard, straight stalls are not necessarily worse than box stalls if the horses are together, and spend most of their day outside. Horses isolated in box stalls can develop behavioral problems from lack of com [...]