Winter Grooming Tips for Every Horse
byWinter conditions make challenging grooming situations. Sarah at Sage and Spur Ranch, together with her daughter, Emma, cover a variety of winter grooming tips and tools that can be employed year-round.
Horses – Horse Care
9 Equine Melanoma Myths Busted
byIs your horse going gray? Equine melanoma gene research indicates that this fact predisposes your horse to develop equine melanoma. What are the myths surrounding this disease? Sharon Jantzen presents information gleaned from the Equine Melanoma research team at UC Davis.
Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy in Hot Weather
byKeeping horses healthy in hot weather requires management of flies, body temp, nutrition, water source and air quality. Sarah Judson of Sage and Spur Ranch in San Luis Obispo has some tips for every horse owner and describes the hot weather services her barn provides.
Keep Those Pesky Flies Away from Your Horse’s Eyes!
byYes it’s fly season and there are some new fly mask features to help keep your horse’s face fly-free. Sharon Jantzen gets input from Alisha at Riding Warehouse for the latest on fly masks.
Say, “Bugs Buzz Off” This Summer!
byYou have probably already wanted to say, “buzz off” to irritating bugs. By all accounts, this year is going to be a bad one in terms of insects, so let’s get a handle on things now! Sarah Williams provides tips and products to say “buzz off” to bugs on our horses and ourselves.