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Managing Ice in Paddocks: Keeping Horses Safe in Winter
Winter brings its own set of challenges for horse owners, and icy paddocks are at the top of the list. Slippery surfaces can lead to serious injuries for horses and handlers alike, from bruised hooves to strained tendons or even fractures. Proper preparation and smart management can help reduce these risks and keep your horses safe throughout the cold months.
Managing Ice in Paddocks: Keeping Horses Safe in Winter
Winter brings its own set of challenges for horse owners, and icy paddocks are at the top of the list. Slippery surfaces can lead to serious injuries for horses and handlers alike, from bruised hooves to strained tendons or even fractures. Proper preparation and smart management can help reduce these risks and keep your horses safe throughout the cold months.
Monitoring Your Horse’s Weight in Cold Weather
It’s cold outside! Keeping your horse healthy and comfortable is more important than ever during the cooler months. One of the most important aspects of winter horse care is monitoring your horse’s weight. Colder months can bring challenges like increased energy demands, changes in metabolism, and shifts in feed intake, all of which can impact your horse’s body condition.
Monitoring Your Horse’s Weight in Cold Weather
It’s cold outside! Keeping your horse healthy and comfortable is more important than ever during the cooler months. One of the most important aspects of winter horse care is monitoring your horse’s weight. Colder months can bring challenges like increased energy demands, changes in metabolism, and shifts in feed intake, all of which can impact your horse’s body condition.
Gallop into the Holidays with DIY Horse Ornaments
We’re particularly fond of these delightful felt horse ornaments. Not only are they incredibly cute, but they’re also a perfect project for crafters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned sewing pro or a complete beginner, you can whip up a herd of these little beauties in no time.
Gallop into the Holidays with DIY Horse Ornaments
We’re particularly fond of these delightful felt horse ornaments. Not only are they incredibly cute, but they’re also a perfect project for crafters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned sewing pro or a complete beginner, you can whip up a herd of these little beauties in no time.
20 Must-Have Equestrian Stocking Stuffers
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re shopping for an equestrian, you already know that horse people can be tough to shop for! Luckily, some of the best gifts come in small packages. From practical barn essentials to cozy winter favorites, we’ve rounded up 20 perfect stocking stuffers that every rider, groom, or horse owner will love.
20 Must-Have Equestrian Stocking Stuffers
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re shopping for an equestrian, you already know that horse people can be tough to shop for! Luckily, some of the best gifts come in small packages. From practical barn essentials to cozy winter favorites, we’ve rounded up 20 perfect stocking stuffers that every rider, groom, or horse owner will love.
Giving Thanks for the Horse Community
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. For those of us who live and breathe horses, our gratitude list is long, but at the top is the incredible sense of community that comes with being part of the equestrian world.
Giving Thanks for the Horse Community
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. For those of us who live and breathe horses, our gratitude list is long, but at the top is the incredible sense of community that comes with being part of the equestrian world.
Effective Ways to Prevent Water Buckets from Freezing in Winter
Winter poses a significant challenge for horse owners trying to keep water from freezing, especially when electricity isn’t available. Ensuring horses have constant access to fresh water is crucial for their health, as dehydration can lead to colic and other serious conditions.
Effective Ways to Prevent Water Buckets from Freezing in Winter
Winter poses a significant challenge for horse owners trying to keep water from freezing, especially when electricity isn’t available. Ensuring horses have constant access to fresh water is crucial for their health, as dehydration can lead to colic and other serious conditions.
Horses of Mythology
From galloping through ancient legends to inspiring modern storytellers, horses have always held a powerful place in human imagination. These majestic animals symbolize strength, freedom, loyalty, and grace, and it’s no wonder that so many cultures have woven them into their myths.
Horses of Mythology
From galloping through ancient legends to inspiring modern storytellers, horses have always held a powerful place in human imagination. These majestic animals symbolize strength, freedom, loyalty, and grace, and it’s no wonder that so many cultures have woven them into their myths.
The Cheshire Horse 28th Anniversary Sale
We’re excited to welcome you to our annual Anniversary Sale at our flagship store in Swanzey, NH, happening October 10–12. Enjoy storewide savings (plus treasures in our bargain tent!), explore a bustling vendor tent, pick up free samples, and enter to win fantastic door prizes and exciting new grand prizes. Local organizations will also be on-site to share in the fun!
The Cheshire Horse 28th Anniversary Sale
We’re excited to welcome you to our annual Anniversary Sale at our flagship store in Swanzey, NH, happening October 10–12. Enjoy storewide savings (plus treasures in our bargain tent!), explore a bustling vendor tent, pick up free samples, and enter to win fantastic door prizes and exciting new grand prizes. Local organizations will also be on-site to share in the fun!
Endangered Turkey Breeds: Protecting America’s Heritage
Turkeys are a living part of America’s agricultural history, carrying with them stories of farming traditions that stretch back for generations. Yet today, several heritage turkey breeds are at risk of disappearing forever. These birds that possess rare traits such as natural mating ability, disease resistance, and strong foraging skills, making them an important resource for the future of sustainable farming.
Endangered Turkey Breeds: Protecting America’s Heritage
Turkeys are a living part of America’s agricultural history, carrying with them stories of farming traditions that stretch back for generations. Yet today, several heritage turkey breeds are at risk of disappearing forever. These birds that possess rare traits such as natural mating ability, disease resistance, and strong foraging skills, making them an important resource for the future of sustainable farming.
Endangered Goose Breeds Worth Saving
For centuries, geese have been a cornerstone of sustainable farms. They weeded fields, provided nutrient-rich eggs and meat, guarded homesteads with their loud calls, and even gifted us down for bedding. Yet today, many heritage goose breeds are quietly disappearing.
Endangered Goose Breeds Worth Saving
For centuries, geese have been a cornerstone of sustainable farms. They weeded fields, provided nutrient-rich eggs and meat, guarded homesteads with their loud calls, and even gifted us down for bedding. Yet today, many heritage goose breeds are quietly disappearing.
A Guide to Safe Fan Use in Hot Weather
Summer’s scorching temperatures can turn your barn into an oven, leaving your horses hot and uncomfortable. But before you crank up the air circulation, consider this: fan safety is crucial to avoid accidents, injuries and fires.
A Guide to Safe Fan Use in Hot Weather
Summer’s scorching temperatures can turn your barn into an oven, leaving your horses hot and uncomfortable. But before you crank up the air circulation, consider this: fan safety is crucial to avoid accidents, injuries and fires.
Safety Stirrups: Why Peacock Stirrups Are Banned and Modern Alternatives
As our understanding of rider safety evolves and new technologies emerge, the equestrian world has re-evaluated the efficacy and, more critically, the inherent dangers of these seemingly benign stirrups.
Safety Stirrups: Why Peacock Stirrups Are Banned and Modern Alternatives
As our understanding of rider safety evolves and new technologies emerge, the equestrian world has re-evaluated the efficacy and, more critically, the inherent dangers of these seemingly benign stirrups.
How to Clip a Horse's Ears Safely and Effectively
For many equestrians, a neatly groomed horse is a point of pride, especially when heading into the show ring. With the right approach, tools, and a good dose of patience, you can achieve a clean, professional look while keeping your horse comfortable and safe.
How to Clip a Horse's Ears Safely and Effectively
For many equestrians, a neatly groomed horse is a point of pride, especially when heading into the show ring. With the right approach, tools, and a good dose of patience, you can achieve a clean, professional look while keeping your horse comfortable and safe.
The Art & Science of Clipping Horse Legs
Clipping a horse’s legs is more than grooming; it’s an opportunity to bond with your horse and help them look and feel their best. From ensuring a tidy appearance for the show ring to promoting skin health and hygiene, there are many reasons why horse owners choose to clip.
The Art & Science of Clipping Horse Legs
Clipping a horse’s legs is more than grooming; it’s an opportunity to bond with your horse and help them look and feel their best. From ensuring a tidy appearance for the show ring to promoting skin health and hygiene, there are many reasons why horse owners choose to clip.
How to Clip a Bridle Path
Clipping your horse’s bridle path may seem like a small detail in grooming, but it can make a big difference in comfort and appearance. A properly clipped bridle path gives a polished look and helps your bridle and halter lay flat, reducing pressure and irritation beneath the crownpiece.
How to Clip a Bridle Path
Clipping your horse’s bridle path may seem like a small detail in grooming, but it can make a big difference in comfort and appearance. A properly clipped bridle path gives a polished look and helps your bridle and halter lay flat, reducing pressure and irritation beneath the crownpiece.
Proper Saddle Pad Care
This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to keep your saddle pads clean, fresh, and ready for every ride. We’ll explore daily care routines, delve into the process of washing full-sized and half pads, and provide tips for storing your clean pads for optimal condition.
Proper Saddle Pad Care
This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to keep your saddle pads clean, fresh, and ready for every ride. We’ll explore daily care routines, delve into the process of washing full-sized and half pads, and provide tips for storing your clean pads for optimal condition.
Saving Endangered Donkey Breeds
Donkeys have been helping humans for thousands of years, whether for farming, transportation, or companionship. But today, some breeds are at risk of disappearing forever. Three such breeds—the American Mammoth Jackstock, Poitou, and Miniature Donkey—are struggling to survive.
Saving Endangered Donkey Breeds
Donkeys have been helping humans for thousands of years, whether for farming, transportation, or companionship. But today, some breeds are at risk of disappearing forever. Three such breeds—the American Mammoth Jackstock, Poitou, and Miniature Donkey—are struggling to survive.
Preserving America's Heritage: Endangered Pig Breeds
In the United States, numerous pig breeds are teetering on the brink of extinction. These heritage breeds, once integral to American agriculture, now face significant threats due to industrial farming practices, loss of genetic diversity, and changing consumer preferences.
Preserving America's Heritage: Endangered Pig Breeds
In the United States, numerous pig breeds are teetering on the brink of extinction. These heritage breeds, once integral to American agriculture, now face significant threats due to industrial farming practices, loss of genetic diversity, and changing consumer preferences.
First Pony Essentials
Bringing home your first pony is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a list of responsibilities. Before you welcome your new equine friend, it’s essential to be well-prepared with the right supplies and knowledge to ensure their health, comfort, and happiness.
First Pony Essentials
Bringing home your first pony is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a list of responsibilities. Before you welcome your new equine friend, it’s essential to be well-prepared with the right supplies and knowledge to ensure their health, comfort, and happiness.