MASSAGE & SADDLE FIT This article involves two subjects that receive a lot of attention and controversy but are very important in many aspects of equine health care. The relationship…

Why People Start Horses Too Hard, Too Young Laura Phelps-Bell I’ve been a professional trainer/instructor in the horse industry in many different disciplines, including competitive dressage to the upper levels,…

Partnering With Your Horse ~ Less is More! Mark Rashid Clinic – Rivendell Farm – Chapel Hill, North Carolina “You’ve gotta be Alpha horse in his eyes.”   “Show him who’s…

Common Sense Loading Trailering Your Horse ~ From the Ground Up We have all seen some real interesting trailer loading scenes – the person who “bribes” his horse into a…

Understanding “Leg Aids” By Faith Meredith Riders communicate with their horses using horse-logical pressures we call aids. The ‘natural’ aids include the hands (reins), seat (weight), and legs. Riders use…

Wrapping Up Against Flies!  by John Lyons   By John Lyons Flies love to crawl around on horses’ legs, driving the sanest horse bonkers.  But now we have a screen…

Alternatives to Insecticides for Fly Control by Dave L. Biehl, DVM Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 You can reduce pesky flies with a few simple alternatives to insecticides: Keep Stalls…

Here are some wise, natural and effective steps that can help you minimize fly problems, cut costs, improve effectiveness and comfort for your horse[s]: by Beverly Gun-Munro 1. Wet your…

  Safe Homemade Fly Sprays ~ Part II Avon ‘Skin So Soft’ Bath Oil Mix 3 parts water to 1 part Avon’s skin-so-soft in a spray bottle. Spray liberally on…

Safe Homemade Fly Sprays ~ Part 1 #1 1 cup of Ivory liquid dish detergent mixed with one gallon of water. Put the solution into a spray bottle. When you…