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  • 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 Majestic Mustang

    Often referred to as “wild” horses, mustang horses are technically feral, as they descend from domesticated horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers in the 16th century, primarily of Spanish and Iberian breeds. Although they are not considered a… 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

  • The Mirror

    Undetectable and silent a thread interlaces a connection that goes beyond words creating a subtle dance between human and horses. A mirror is created and some people forget about it when around horses. Horses make you look inward and contemplate… Continue reading