Picking out a horse's feet is an essential part of daily care and helps maintain the health of their hooves. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to pick out a horse's feet: Materials Needed: Hoof pick Stiff brush (optional) Horse treats (optional, for positive reinforcement) Instructions: Choose a Safe Area: Begin by selecting a quiet, well-lit area where your horse feels comfortable. This could be in the stable aisle or a designated grooming area. Secure Your Horse: Secure yo

Introduction: Climate change is a global challenge that affects every aspect of our lives, including the way we manage and care for our beloved horses. As temperatures rise, weather patterns become more unpredictable, and extreme events become more frequent, horse owners must adapt their management practices to ensure the well-being of their equine companions. In this blog, we'll explore the intersection of climate change and horse management, discussing sustainable practices

We all know those days only too well. The weather is not great up in the Orkneys, lots of flooding in the fields and miserable horses. We are all doing our best to keep our horses warm and comfortable on these dreadful days. One point though, horses don't feel the cold like we do. They have a different temperature range than us, which basically means that horses can tolerate more differences in cold weather than we do. With that in mind, remember that they can overheat under