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Face Masks and Grazing Muzzles, a PSA for People and Ponies
Publié par GG Customer Support le
How are coronavirus face masks similar to grazing muzzles? They are both simple ways to protect our herd, both horse and human, and yes, they can both take some getting used to.
- Étiquettes: covid, face mask, grazing muzzle, laminitis, overgrazing
How do grazing muzzles contribute to overall horse health?
Publié par Melvin Pena le
A grazing muzzle is an investment in your horse's long-term health and well-being. Wearing a grazing muzzle allows horses, especially those prone to overgrazing, more turnout time, more social interaction with herdmates, and keeps their digestive systems working properly.
- Étiquettes: grazing muzzle, horse diet, horse grazing, laminitis, overgrazing
What to do if you suspect laminitis or other horse hoof problems!
Publié par Liv Gude le
Have you spotted signs or symptoms of laminitis or some other hoof-related horse health problem? Is your equine vet coming from a distance or unavailable immediately? Don't panic. We run down all of the practical things you can do to help and relieve your horse's situation until the vet arrives.
- Étiquettes: hoof care, horse diet, laminitis
Preparing Your Farm and Barn For Winter
Publié par Hannah Jones le
If you live in an area where you get the full spectrum of winter weather - freezing rain, sleet, snow, ice, and so on - getting ready for the onslaught can be a time and labor intensive process. There’s quite enough to do to make sure that your horses are prepared for dramatic long-term changes in weather. Making a checklist of tasks can help you compartmentalize and not get overwhelmed as the cold and wet time of year approaches. Depending on the size and scope of your barn and the acreage of the property you live on, some of the...
- Étiquettes: barn management tips, problem solving, winter
Preparing your horse for winter
Publié par Hannah Jones le
For some horse owners, winter is something we look forward to. There are charming country rides past fields covered in white snow outside, while inside we cozy up around the fireplace and enjoy a mug of hot cocoa. Of course, standing between the rides and cocoa, there are the reasons that many horse owners dread wintertime. These include the fact that along with the season comes a load of extra work. If you’re like me and live somewhere that has freezing temps, winter means dealing with ice. Lots of ice. It means breaking ice, picking ice out of horses feet,...
- Étiquettes: barn management tips, horse diet, problem solving, winter