Winter Horse Care Fundamentals
Winter is fast approaching here in the Bluegrass. It won’t be long before temperatures will routinely dip below freezing and snow will top the ground. The colder temperatures of winter come with a set of unique challenges to horse owners and handlers. While most horses are fairly hardy and are built to withstand cold temperatures, […]
Essential Hoof Care for Your Horse
For your horse to live in comfort and lead a useful life, his feet must remain healthy. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to hoof care. Properly caring for your horse’s feet will depend on your climate, terrain, his hoof conformation, and the ultimately how you use him. As always, if you have any specific […]
How to Properly Care for Your Older Horse
Most of us horse owners sooner or later will face that our horse is aging and that his remaining years are limited. Just like the human body, the aging process takes a toll on your horse’s body. His strength may wane, digestion may become more difficult, and stiffer joints may make movement less comfortable than […]
What You Need to Know About Weaning Your Foal
At some point, your cute foal scampering around the pasture will need to be weaned from his mother so he can start his journey toward full maturity. When it comes time to break the natural bond between mare and foal, horse owners and handlers have many opinions. Even among those who have bred and raised […]
Everything you need to know about the 2017 September Sales
The basics Keeneland bills its September Yearling Sale as “the world’s most important Thoroughbred sale.” Buyers and spectators from around the globe converge on Lexington to view and bid on a large and diverse crop of yearlings ready to take the racing world by storm. This year’s September Sale will be held for 12 days, […]
Central Kentucky’s Treasure Trove of Horse Fun
“I’m bored. There’s nothing fun to do.” How many times have you heard that complaint from one of your kids? It’s a beautiful weekend morning in the Bluegrass, and out of nowhere one of the kids tells you he’s dying of boredom. You suggest playing outside, or even watching TV for a while. Nothing seems […]
How to Find the Perfect Horse Trainer
Hiring a reputable, qualified horse trainer is one of the most important decisions we can make when it comes to our horse. If you choose an experienced, caring trainer the outcome may be all wine and roses. But hire a trainer who’s neglectful, or even abusive, and you could have a nightmare situation on your […]