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Reduce Your Horse’s Travel Stress
Added on Mon 24 Sep 2018
You have all your papers in order, have made sure your horse is up to date on recommended vaccinations and is in great physical condition. Now you need to make sure your horse and you are prepared.

Horse Trailer Travel Plans U.S.A
Added on Mon 17 Sep 2018
As mentioned in our previous article, if your destination state is farther than 10 hours away you will need to find a lay-over destination.

Horse Travel Documentation in the U.S.A
Added on Sat 4 Aug 2018
Imagine travelling hundreds of miles to a horse show and being turned away! It does happen. In this article we are going to try and cover some of the requirements in order to gain entrance to the show grounds.

Disaster Plan
Disaster Preparedness
Added on Sat 23 Sep 2017
We can learn a lot from the horse owners that have been affected by recent and devastating weather events. Here's some suggestions to prepare your horse for an extreme weather event.

What to Pack When Traveling with Your Horse
Added on Fri 25 Aug 2017
Getting organized before a trip with your horse can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you're trying to pack both for yourself and your equine pals.

Sunburns
Added on Tue 1 Aug 2017
The long, hot, dog days of summer are in full swing with all the fun activities and events that come along with it.

Equine Ulcers
Added on Fri 21 Jul 2017
As you make travel plans this summer I am sure your horses are at the top of the to-do list. There are a thousand things to consider but I bet gastric ulcers isn't one of those things.

Firework Safety tips for Horse Carers and Owners
Added on Fri 16 Jun 2017
One of America’s most widely celebrated holidays is almost here and along with it comes the fireworks!

Sleepless Night
A Guide to Caring for Your Pregnant Mare
Added on Fri 9 Jun 2017
For Horse Sitters who are caring for pregnant mares and “expectant” horse owners, here are some tips to consider before the new arrival!

Guest Writer – Lauren Woodard, Exceptional Horsemanship
Added on Sat 18 Jun 2016
Beware the Sideways Glance or Keep and Eye on the Eye. Many people go about their business around horses, turning them out, mucking the stall, feeding, brushing, watering, cleaning this and that. Exactly what a nanny / caretaker would be expected to do while the owner is on vacation. But, how to do that well and safely?