It’s mare-crush Monday! We love keeping our mares in their best condition — this is especially true if they’re carrying a foal. A healthy foal starts with a healthy mare. Read more about how to ensure you’re giving your pregnant mare everything she needs: (more…)
When you’re unhappy with your horse’s hooves, seeing improvement is an exercise in patience. Realistically, it can take a full year to see complete change. These photos can show what changes to expect over the course of a year as you move your horse toward healthier hooves. (more…)
Which does your horse need? When it comes to choosing salt or electrolytes, it is important to sweat the details. (Pun very much intended!) Read on for more: (more…)
Whether or not to blanket a horse can be a hot-button topic among equestrians. However, the answer isn’t as simple as whether or not its a good idea. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to determining when or if you blanket your horse. Read on for more: (more…)
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. What better way to celebrate the holiday (?) than with some matchy-match sets that will make your heart skip a beat? Knowing that tack and riding apparel are what our readers reallywant, we’ve got these suggestions for you: (more…)
For some horses and horse owners, it can be easy to write off medical problems as “just the way the horse is.” However, in many instances, these behaviors are medical warning signs. Here are three signs you shouldn’t ignore: (more…)
DeAnn SloanSponsored#LISTS, #SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 23 Things You Can Do To Change Your Horse’s Life Right Now
We know you love your horses … and we know that you’d do anything to make their lives better. The good news is there are a number of easy ways to improve your horse’s life RIGHT NOW. Check out these tips: (more…)
DeAnn SloanSponsored#BITS, #SMARTPAKComments Off on SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Materials & Purposes of Western Bits and How They Work in Your Horse’s Mouth
There are so many choices when it comes to bits — from materials to mouthpieces to shape … the list goes on. (more…)
Choosing a bit can be a daunting task for many riders, but the more you know, the easier it is to make the best decision for you and your horse. (more…)
Hot chocolate, mittens and roaring fires keep us warm on cold winter nights. But what about horses? What can you do to help them through the bitter cold, driving wind and icy snow?
Merry Christmas from all of us at Horse Nation, and our friends at SmartPak! Have yourself a merry little Christmas laugh with this classic “Stuff Riders Say… On Christmas.”
With the holidays sneaking up on us with surprising speed, the gift-giving season is here! So make sure you have some great stocking-stuffer ideas for your barn family. (more…)
How often does your horse get Equine Chiropractic Care? How often SHOULD horses get Equine Chiropractic Care? Read more about the benefits of chiropractic care for your horse and how to know if your horse needs it here:
We love hearing about people’s different experiences on — or watching! — horses. Today’s Monday Morning Feed focuses on something a bit different — JOUSTING! Read on for more on what goes into this awesome event. (more…)
Winter is nearly here! Are you ready? Make sure by checking out these winter must-haves from SmartPak. Plus, you can pick them up for 20% off on Cyber Monday with code BF2023. (more…)
For as much as we all enjoy riding our horses during fall, there are concerns that come cooler temps — more than just fresh horses. The falling leaves can present a host of issues for your horses. (more…)
Last week was Safety Awareness Week. Our good friends at SmartPak took the chance to recognize that with some blogger stories on why some riders will always make a point to mind their melons. Here’s one such testimonial: (more…)
Being around horses is one of those experiences that always offers something to learn — even if you spend every day doing it. SmartPaker Ellen Brunelle discusses how some of those lessons have translated into her adult life. Read on for more: (more…)