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Posted on December 28, 2020 February 28, 2021

Here’s How You Can Get Your Kids Familiar with Horses

It’s no secret that parenting is challenging, rewarding, and everything in between. When kids start growing up and developing their unique personalities, many parents struggle finding a way to spend more time and connect with them.

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Posted on October 25, 2020 October 25, 2020

Four Horse Mane And Tail Braiding Techniques You Can Do Yourself

Braids are not just a horse mane grooming technique for show ponies. They are also the best way to protect your horse’s tail and mane from getting tangled and dirty during physical activity like riding.

Posted on July 5, 2020 July 5, 2020

New Normal for Horse Industry as Covid-19 Pandemic Bites

When jockey Manuel Franco edged closer to the elusive finish line on 20th June 2020, it became apparent that his horse, Tiz the Law would win the 152nd Belmont Stakes.

Posted on June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020

Do Horseshoes Hurt My Horse And Other Questions About Horseshoes You’ve Always Wanted To Ask

Shoeing or shodding horses is a pretty common practice among horse owners. Horses have been wearing shoes for thousands of years. Some historians believe that we’ve been shoeing horses since the ancient Roman times.

Posted on May 31, 2020 May 31, 2020

Exploring Equine Intelligence: They Really Are As Smart As We Think!

Anyone who’s ever owned a horse will tell you they are the smartest animals in the world. However, skeptics will argue that prey animals like horses do not share the same level of intelligence as predatory animals like dogs, dolphins, and corvids.

Posted on March 22, 2020 May 18, 2020

Cleaning Horse Hooves: Effective Horse Hoof Conditioning Tips

Hooves are a critical part of any horse and when something is not right, a negative ripple effect can occur. Some horses have become lame and others have even died from hoof issues. Conditioning and cleaning horse hooves involves taking proper care of this vital part.

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Posted on March 15, 2020 March 15, 2020

Equine-Assisted Therapy: How Horses Help Heal Humans

Mother and daughter in a field playing with a horse

When one talks about mental health treatments, the last thing that could possibly come to mind is horseback riding. Yet equine-assisted therapy is becoming a good therapeutic step that brings with it a myriad of benefits.

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Posted on March 8, 2020 March 8, 2020

5 Things to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse

Grooming your horse is important: however, grooming your horse properly is even more pertinent. There are many horse owners who do not groom their horses the right way.

Posted on February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020

5 Ways Equine-Assisted Therapy Can Work For You

There are some issues in life that are just hard to put into words. Some may feel stressed, worn down, and desperate about certain life issues. Yet these may be hard to verbalize and process on their own.

Posted on April 4, 2019 April 4, 2019

Win $100 Amazon Gift Card

We are giving away a $100 Amazon.con gift card to one lucky visitor. You can use the prize to purchase Equi-Spa products, or anything you want, from Amazon.com. The giveaway is open to everyone (18+) and is free to enter (no purchase necessary). Continue reading Win $100 Amazon Gift Card

Posted on April 25, 2009 May 30, 2018

Is All Natural really safe?

There are a lot of products on the market making claims about their contents. One of the ones I see most frequently is all natural. The term really doesn’t mean anything from a manufacturing standpoint. Most ingredients are considered “natural” but that doesn’t mean they are healthy. Poison ivy is natural, so is arsenic. So a label claim of all natural isn’t enough to determine if a product is really the safest option for your horse. Continue reading Is All Natural really safe?