Most people are generally aware that horse hoof supplements should, at a bare minimum, contain biotin and beyond that, based on the consistency in formulas in the marketplace, ingredients like methionine and zinc. Methionine is a critical ingredient as it is closely involved in the cross liking of keratin, thereby providing better structural integrity and […]
So it’s that time of year again. Winter. If your not one of the blessed- to have a covered arena or the funds to be bon voyaging to a sunny and mild climate- winter can seriously mess with your regular training regime. If you live North you deal with snow and ice, if you live […]
Winter can pose several dilemmas for equine care – one of which is cooling out after exercise. We want to keep our horses fit, motivated, and healthy through exercise but afterwards we have a sweaty horse that may or may not take hours to dry and cool off.
Article from guest author Nicole Chastain Price at CCHR. At Grand Meadows we are passionate about horses- in every way! Especially helping support the wonderful efforts being made around the country to help those horses in need from the many worthwhile non-profit horse rescues organizations like California Coastal Horse Rescue – based out of Ojai, California. Cindy […]
As you may recall, I’m a big fan of exercise. Exercise for me, which happens at the barn, and also EAFTB (exercise away from the barn). Working out gives me much more than strong muscles and a healthy heart, it’s open up my mind to understanding my horses more, too. They are every bit the athletes […]
