Guides & know-how

Hoof Care · 9 min read

Donkey Hooves — A Hoof Trimmer’s Perspective © Glenn Wilson

“The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes”. The donkey and horse version of the above is,…

Health · 1 min read

Carla’s Rescue by Hoof Care Course

Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course.…

Health · 2 min read

Stringhalt in horses

In Australia, stringhalt in horses is commonly seen in summer and autumn as drought-stressed pastures are overtaken with weeds such as false…

Health · 3 min read

Teeth Troubles and a Positive Outcome

I have owned Missy now for five years. The sad truth is that during those five years I have not got her…

Health · 6 min read

Mud Fever/Greasy Heel Treatment Tips

Mud Fever or greasy heel affects the lower limbs of our equine friends and may cause pain and swelling that is accompanied…

Health · 3 min read

First Aid Kit for Horses

I’m a big believer in being prepared so apart from a fully stocked first aid kit, it’s important to have knowledge…

Horsemanship · 4 min read

You are training when feeding

You may not have ever thought of it this way, but every time you feed your horses, you are either training them…

Health · 1 min read

Over Feeding and Over Weight Equines

Learn more about the dangers of over-feeding your horse and how to tell if your equines are over-weight. Although many owners know…

Behavior · 4 min read

Feeding Frenzy

With winter approaching and the drought conditions we’ve recently experienced in some areas, hand feeding our horses becomes necessary. Here’s a few…

Horse Care · 3 min read

Huge Hay Bags To Make

Have you ever been annoyed at how much hay your horses waste when you throw it out on the ground for them?…

Horse Care · 5 min read

Making the Feed Go Further

by Cynthia Cooper With many parts of the world affected by weather extremes, feed for horses is getting more expensive and less…