Beekeeping 101

When it comes to our food and flora, bees are essential! If you would like your garden to bloom with all its might, and have honey to drizzle on your yogurt or tea in the morning, then beekeeping is a great hobby to pursue. Bees are essential to the human race; without them, our food …

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The Effects of Poor Saddle Fit

Have you ever gone for a run in a pair of shoes that just don’t fit? Your toes banging up against the front, inadequate arch support, and blisters developing on your heels – your daily jog goes from pleasure to pain in a hurry. An ill-fitting pair of shoes does even more than causing discomfort …

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So Fresh! Successfully Storing Blankets

Spring is here! The birds are chirping, flowers are poking through the barren ground, and your horse is shedding. For equestrians, spring brings more time in the saddle. It also means that it’s time to pack up the winter blankets and say goodbye to them until the snows flies once more. Winter blankets are a …

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The Warm Fuzzies: Properly Caring for Your Wool

When it comes to clothing for cold or unpredictable weather, wool reigns supreme. With its lightweight insulation, breathability, and warmth, it’s easy to see why this natural fiber remains a perennial favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and equestrians alike. Wool is superior at regulating body temperature. This makes it great for outdoor athletes, or people who …

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Treating and Preventing Common Hoof Ailments

April showers bring May flowers… and puddles, and mud, and a whole lot of yuck around the barn! While spring is a welcome sight for every equestrian, it comes with its own set of challenges when caring for horses. Damp conditions can wreak havoc on your horse’s hooves. After a long winter of ice and …

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Essentials for Raising Chicks, Poults, and Keets

Bringing home chicks is a very exciting time. When you have research and a proper setup on your side, it will make raising chicks an enjoyable experience. Whether you’re going to use them for backyard pets, eggs, meat, or show birds, we’ve outlined some guidelines for you to follow to ensure a successful housewarming for your new chicks.

All Cooped Up: Caring for Your Chickens in Winter Weather

Don’t let your fowl friends down in foul weather! The harsh temperatures can be tough on all of us, and chickens are no exception. Your flock relies on you to keep them warm, healthy, and entertained – no matter what the thermometer says on the outside of your coop. The Cheshire Horse has what you …

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2019 Chick Order Form

The 2019 chick order form is here! We’re currently accepting customer orders for live chicks, which will begin to arrive starting in mid-March. We offer the widest selection of breeds in the area, including standard and rare heritage and preservation chickens, as well as geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, laying hens, broilers, and bantams. Click …

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Love Your Horse Gift Basket Giveaway

We’re giving away a gift pack of our most popular horse supplies to treat your horse to a great Valentine’s Day! Included in the prize pack are: Heritage Performance Heart Gloves Tail Tamber Mod Paddle Brush Epona Love Curry Mane & Tail Brush Tail Tamer Soft Touch Boar Bristle Brush Weaver Diamond Poly Lead Rope …

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