How to Spot Early Signs of Illness or Injury in Your Horse
Spot early illness or injury signs in your horse: monitor behavior, vitals, lameness, checks; first aid, when to call a vet.
Horse n Hay
Nourishing Horses, Enriching Lives.
Horse n Hay
Nourishing Horses, Enriching Lives.
Henry Wellington
At Horse and Hay, we are passionate about providing expert guidance on all aspects of horse care, from nutrition to wellness. Our team of equine specialists and veterinarians offer trusted advice on the best foods, supplements, and practices to keep your horse healthy and thriving. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to equine care, we provide valuable insights into feeding, grooming, and overall well-being to ensure your horse lives its happiest, healthiest life.
How to Keep Your Horse Hydrated: Barn-Tested Tips to Encourage Water Intake
Keep your horse hydrated: monitor intake, spot dehydration, ensure clean water, adjust temp and flavor, electrolytes, habits.
How to Manage Your Horse’s Weight and Diet: A Straight-Talk Guide from the Barn
Practical guide assessing your horse's weight, balancing forage and concentrates, portioning, schedules, and weight monitoring.
How to Properly Fit and Adjust Horse Tack for a Happy, Sound Horse
Properly fit saddles, bridles, girths, bits, and reins; tool list, steps, safety checks, signs of poor fit, and upkeep tips.
How to Create a Daily Horse Care Checklist
Build your daily horse care checklist: grooming, feeding, turnout, health checks, tack, printable template.
How to Care for Your Horse in Extreme Weather Conditions
Practical guidance on shelter, turnout, feeding, hydration, blankets, checks, and planning for extreme weather with your horse.
Effective and Gentle Fly & Pest Control for Your Horse Farm
Practical steps to prevent and treat flies and pests on your horse: repellents, masks, safe product use, pasture tips.
How to Clean a Horse’s Sheath: A Step-by-Step Guide for Equine Health
Step-by-step horse sheath cleaning: safety, tools, prep, technique, signs of issues, frequency, and aftercare.
How to Measure a Horse for a Blanket: A Simple, Accurate Guide
Step-by-step guide to measuring your horse for a blanket: tools, how to measure (withers, chest, girth, length), and fit/size tips.
Fun and Safe Games to Play with Your Horse: Build Joy and Trust from the Ground Up
Get safe, fun horse games, gear tips, setup steps, safety cues, progress ideas, and when to stop.