Written by Loryn Lamport, our Equestrian Manager. Regular grooming is an important part of taking care of any horse. Grooming not only keeps the horse looking neat and clean, but also it helps keep their blood circulating, which in turn reduces muscle soreness and keeps them feeling good. Thankfully, unlike dogs and other household pets, most . . .
Horses come in all different sizes, just like we do. Also just like us, exercise is an important aspect of maintaining a horse’s overall health and well being. Exercise helps horses build and retain muscle, as well as improves their mood. Not to mention, it allows for some quality time for you and your horse to bond.
There are many options and opinions when it comes to whether to put shoes on your horse or leave them “barefoot”. The answer to this depends on the horses general hoof condition, the type of activities they normally do, and your personal preference for your horse.
The “you are what you eat” statement has been around for many years and it holds true today. To be healthy and fit, you need to eat good foods. This idea is no different for horses. Horses have feeding requirements just like us, but their diet consists of mainly hay and grain.
