There is no better story than that of a family being reunited. This is the story of a family of mustangs finding each other after they had been captured and separated. Goliath is a massive black mustang that is well-known throughout the horse community. He had been photographed with his small band before he was rounded up and put up for adoption. Continue reading “The Story of Goliath and Red Lady”
Jumping is one of the most fun things you can do on horseback. Many riders jump for fun but you can also compete in jumping events too. Many hunter/jumpers are incredible to watch, especially at shows and in the Olympics! Continue reading “Jumping Tips for the Rider”
Coconut oil provided many benefits for humans, but did you know it is good for horses too? Coconut oil for horses has both internal and external benefits just like it does for humans. It is easy to find, easy to purchase, is relatively inexpensive (compared to many other horse feeds/supplements) and can be a fantastic addition to your horses feed or used as a topical applicant. Continue reading “7 Benefits of Coconut Oil for Your Horse”
MTG oil is a product I had unfortunately never heard of! My horse show friends told me about it and how they use it to grow their horse’s manes and tails- a post you can read about HERE.
My chestnut horse continually rubs his mane. I used MTG oil originally to help it grow back and was impressed by the results. It also helped him to stop itching because this oil has anti-fungal properties. Continue reading “Product Review: M-T-G Oil”
My two horses belong to the short tail club. They both have beautiful tails but they don’t seem to grow past their fetlocks. Does your horse have a thin or short mane and/or tail? I have tried a few things over the years and have successfully increased the length and thickness of my horse’s manes and tails. Continue reading “6 Tips For A Luxurious Mane and Tail”
Sometimes the mention of a canter (or lope) can send riders into a state of panic. Some horses don’t make cantering much fun- they might have huge, bouncy strides that make it hard to sit. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do as a rider that can help you sit the canter and enjoy the ride. Continue reading “Tips for Riding the Canter (or Lope)”
Capacitive and resistive electric transfer, or CRET is a treatment used on humans. This type of treatment helps people that have inflammatory issues or who suffer from degenerative orthopedic issues. CRET helps increase the temperature of the human tissues through long-wave radiofrequency.
CRET helps improve the quality of life and range of motion for people with such issues. In short, the long-wave radiofrequency helps people move easier.
Recently, research was conducted using horses. The horses were tested using a treadmill, and the CRET applied to several different areas on the horse, such as the neck and back.
The following day the horses were evaluated again. No negative effects were found, but researchers saw that the horse’s strides had lengthened and had reduced in frequency –the horses had a flowing, swinging gate as if they could move more effectively than the prior day.
Researchers are hopeful these treatments can help horses. These tests have shown the advantages of using CRET, although this is still in the research and testing phase. Further testing will be done on horses in various different disciplines to see if more beneficial results can be 
achieved.
This could help horses heal and restore range of motion. Many researchers have high hopes of this treatment being used to help horses in the future.
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Horse joint supplements can help a variety of horses! Is your horse:
Older and still be ridden?
Have joint or ligament issues?
Prone to arthritis?
Recovering from an injury?
In strenuous training or used in competitions?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your horse might benefit from a joint supplement. But which supplement should you consider? Here is a breakdown of the most common ingredients and what they offer your horse. Continue reading “Ingredients in Horse Joint Supplements and How They Can Help”
In the vast expanse of the Sand Wash Basin in Colorado lives hundreds of mustang horses. These mustangs are allowed to run free on the 150,000 plus acres here. Over the years, the small bands and herds have populated and grown.
Here, the mustangs not only survive, they thrive.
Among these wild horses is the most famous mustang horse in America. Continue reading “The Legend of Picasso the Mustang”
In Licking County, Ohio, Sally Shaffer is a heaven-sent angel to abandoned animals – particularly horses. Sally has a full-time job in the medical field but still rescues abandoned horses- spending up to another 40 hours per week just on their care and comfort.
Sally provides the ultimate safe haven at her farm called Autumn Lane Farm. She nurses the weak and elderly horses back to health and provides medical attention to those that are suffering from ailments.
Sally also races racehorses, which helps with the vet and care bills for her herd.
Sally provides a healthy, safe environment for many of these older horses to spend their remaining years in. These horses were abandoned for whatever reason, and Sally is there to pick up the pieces.
She urges people to have a contingency plan for their horses and other animals if you find yourself struggling or if life falls apart.
The rescues will find peace at Autumn Lane Farm thanks to a wonderful caring woman. Thank you, Sally.