DO NOT feed cattle feed to horses –Rumensin a chemical that contains monensin, found in cattle feeds helps aid in the digestion for bovine. Rumensin is fine for cattle; it’s TOXIC and FATAL TO HORSES. It damages their heart muscles, and horses that eat feed containing Rumensin will die from heart failure – or will be permanently and badly damaged. There is always the possibility that Rumensin could be in any type of cattle feed. The mills do not wash out the bins while mixing between different cattle feeds, but they do clean out the bins before mixing or creating any horse feed.

Feeds are made animal specific for safety reasons.

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A power washer is a great tool for the barn. It will not only clean the stalls and barn, but also works great to clean blankets and pads. Place your riding pad against a solid object and power spray from top to bottom, leave to dry in the sun. This works great for all type and makes of pads, with the exception of full wool fleece. Full wool fleece should be brushed and fluffed.   Read More→

Proper care of your tack can save you money, since leather that’s cared for lasts longer. Maintaining your tack can also keep you safe, because those regular close inspections will detect small problems before they become big ones. Proper cleaning is perhaps the most neglected horseman duty. Extend the life of your saddle with a little care and time. Bring an old saddle back to life!!

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Horses require a farrier year round not just in the summer when you are riding – the hoof grows year round.   Read More→

A simple first aid kit can help you care for minor injuries when they occur. Always, when in doubt, call your vet!

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Don’t spread infectious diseases – if your horse has a running nose or a cough, do not take them off your property.

Do not share tack – pads, blankets, cinches, grooming equipment with other horses outside your own herd – skin fungus can be transmitted to your horse from these materials. Read More→

According to a recent study, there are approximately ten million horses in the US, with the largest number of horses being used for recreational purposes.

Via horse.com

Wear a helmet.

Before mounting – do a safety check on your gear and horse – make sure your saddle is in place walk to the off side and check to make sure nothing is turned under the saddle. Read More→