There are tons (no pun intended) of types of bedding available for use of stalled horses.
…and the list goes on.
When trying to decide what type of bedding is going to be best for you AND your horses, it’s important to educate yourself, and make your decision based on cost, time spent cleaning, waste and most importantly how healthy and comfortable it is for your horse.
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Anyone who’s ever perused the “horse treatment” aisle knows that although there is a fortune to be made in this industry, almost every ailment listed on those bottles can be soothed with a handful of common household items.
At the Green Barn, we always try to go the most natural route possible, and so therefore I am ALL OVER home remedies, especially when it comes to treating horses for all the crazy things they need treatment for…
In another fantastic article from equisearch.com, home remedies for treating wounds, cleaning your tack, protecting your horse’s coat, and caring for his hooves and teeth are listed… a must-read!
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All Tennessee horse people dread the winter for 1 main reason…
WINTER = MUDDY HORSES
We are seeing LOTS of this at the Green Barn and we haven’t even reached Turkey Day yet!
Sighhh…
So, in preparation, I am reviewing my protocol* for healthy horse winter grooming:
I tend to write from my own experiences… meaning, when I learn something – YOU learn something!
And this week, i’m learning about manure… how to manage it, where to put it, what to do with it… lol
One thing is for sure, with 12 horses on the property, there is no shortage of manure.
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That is the question!
It’s getting to be about that time… blanket time.
I’ve been in barns where nobody wears a blanket… EVER…!! “they’re horses! ummm, hello? they’re used to the weather!!!”
…and i’ve been in barns where we have bunches of blankets… i.e.
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I have always been a firm believer in the benefits of massage therapy for MYSELF… oh yes… but for my horse…?
Yes!
Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the therapeutic application of hands-on massage techniques for the purpose of increasing circulation, relaxing muscle spasms, relieving tension, enhancing muscle tone, and increasing range of motion in horses.
… Continue ReadingAlthough The Green Barn prides itself on natural and holistic horse care, the mantra is EVERYTHING IN BALANCE. We firmly believe in allowing our horses to enjoy their natural habitat as much as possible, although recognize that many of them require an extra layer of blanketing on cold winter nights and a warm, fluffy bed of pine shavings. … Continue Reading