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74If a Snake Bites Your Horse
by DonnaCSmith
Gene Glasscock, long distance rider, had reached Texas. He and his two horses, Tennessee Walkers named George and Frank, were making a 20,000 ride to each of the US capitol cities. This particular night they... published 3 months ago
81External Parasites: Bugs are Bugging My Horse
by DonnaCSmith
Warm weather is here, and so are the bugs! External parasites are those that live on, or get its food from a host, which in our case is the horse. Our horses are primarily affected by these parasites in warm... published 3 months ago
69Clover Slobbers
by DonnaCSmith
You bring your horse in from the pasture and are alarmed to see saliva pouring out of her mouth. Standing in the cross ties while you groom her, she drools a puddle on the floor. What in the world is wrong?... published 9 days ago
76Do You Have BO: Barn Odor?
by DonnaCSmith
Nothing screams poor barn management louder than bad odor wafting from a horse facility. Not only will odor turn away customers, it can also lead to legal action from neighbors. Fortunately odor can be... published 2 weeks ago
76Hay Evaluation: Getting the Most Hay for Your Money
by DonnaCSmith
Your horse's hay has become a huge expense, blamed on skyrocketing gasoline prices and extreme weather conditions. Last year North Carolina was under a severe drought and hay was nowhere to be found in our... published 4 weeks ago
65Colic Can Kill
by DonnaCSmith
One of the most heart breaking experiences, in my career with horses, was on an Arabian farm when a gallant champion gelding was taken with a fatal case of colic. Star was once a National Champion Park... published 2 days ago
78Displaying Your Horse Show Ribbons
by DonnaCSmith
It doesn't take many horse shows to begin accumulating a large number of ribbons. After a while finding a place to put these awards that represent your hours and hours of hard work begins to be a problem. I... published 3 months ago
64Make a Pictorial Horse Pedigree
by DonnaCSmith
A pictorial record of your horse's pedigree is a fun project to work on when the weather keeps you from riding. If your horse is registered its pedigree will be printed on its registration papers, usually... published 3 months ago
76What's New in Saddle Pads
by DonnaCSmith
There was a time when all you had to know when choosing a saddle pad was if your saddle was English or Western, and then decide on the color. Saddle pads have evolved in recent years as new ideas and materials... published 6 weeks ago
62The Donkey Low Down
by DonnaCSmith
Donkeys number 44 million in a global census. There are 51,000 miniature donkeys registered with the American Miniature Donkey Registry and about 11,000 standard size donkeys registered with the American... published 3 months ago
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