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.
Colic in horses is an umbrella term which specifically refers to “abdominal pain,” more specifically an obstruction or twist within the GI system…
…and if you look at the picture, there is quite a bit of GI system to get twisted!
It doesn’t take a genius to tell when a horse is downright angry… his ears are pinned, nostrils flared, eyes wide and crazy… just basically looks like he’s about to trample you, and just might!
But just the other day my husband asked me “why is Serenade standing like that?… Continue Reading
A little bit of preparation and a LOT of stress goes into introducing new horses to an already-established herd. Just like the new kid at school, many thoughts are present… “will they like me? …accept me? …try to eat me?” The answer is maybe – to all of the above!
…to have a friend who’s so ridiculously talented.
A HUGE thank you to Elizabeth Priddy of priddysweet.com for taking these breathtaking photos of The Green Barn and the horses who call it home!
The WEG starts today!!
Held every 4 years, the World Equestrian Games (WEG) is the ultimate in equestrian competition. Combining the disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, endurance and vaulting all in one place, the 2010 Games are being held for the very first time on US soil.
Although 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
It goes without saying that most “horse people” are, by nature, “pet people” in general. Having said that, one of the most important things we can do for our 4-legged friends, horses or other, is to pay close attention to what we are feeding them.… Continue Reading
