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Buy these books to create an instant starter library if you’re a new horse owner!
Whether you’re new to the horse game, or are returning after a break, these readable, user-friendly books provide a broad base of information on caring for your equine and on safely interacting with him on the ground and from the saddle.
Tags: books, donkeys, feeds, first aid, good manners, horse trailers, product reviews
Do hoof supplements really work? Do some work better than others? Which ingredients should I look for?
To find out, read this article from the May 2009 issue of Horse Journal, documenting results from a field trial of 28 hoof supplements:
Horse Journal Field Trial of Hoof Supplements
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Tags: feeds, product reviews, supplements
Free Purina Nutrition Workshop at Harvest Feed Mill 6pm Thurs 3/25/2010
Print the newsletter linked below, bring a friend, and you’ll both get a $10 off coupon!
Want to learn more about and better understand chiropractic care, massage therapy, and other alternative therapies for your horse? These books will provide a valuable reference both before and after your appointment with an equine bodyworker.
Tags: biomechanics, books
Arnica montana
(updated 07-24-10)
Use these skin-soothing body wash and liniment recipes on your horse (or yourself) after exercise – to remove sweat, to tone skin, and to treat bruising, sprains, or pulled or sore muscles.
Post-workout Skin and Muscle Soother Body Wash
1/2 cup dried flowers Calendula officinalis or Arnica montana
Quart jar of water
1 cup white or apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
1 tbsp liquid dish soap
Few drops lime, lavender, rosemary, or peppermint essential oil
Tags: tips and tricks