animal blog

  • Time for a Snooze

    Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. They have a special system in their legs called the “stay apparatus” that allows them to lock their joints and rest without falling over, which helps them stay alert to predators… Continue reading

  • The Topline and Vitamin E Deficiency

    At the beginning of this year one of my horses was losing her topline and the Vet recommended we check for Cushings and check her vitamin E levels. Luckily, she doesn’t have Cushings but she is deficient in vitamin E.… Continue reading

  • Learning from the Horse

    As discussed in my last post, The Mirror, horses are highly sensitive to body language and energy and can reflect a person’s emotional state. In my own experience I find it interesting how different each horse can be. My Arabian… Continue reading