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About a week ago, a beauty named “Prize Moon Jet” graced our presence here at the Green Barn.
“Moon” as she prefers to be called, is a 16 y.o. Paint mare with one of the prettiest heads i’ve ever seen! She is sooo sweet, and it’s been my pleasure getting to know her! … Continue Reading
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One of THE most difficult conditions to treat, in my opinion, is scratches. Known also as dew poisoning, muck itch, pastern dermatitis, cracked heal, greasy heal, and probably a bunch of other names I haven’t even heard of – bottom line – it’s annoying, chronic (comes back over and over), and progressive (gets waaay worse without treatment!)… Continue Reading
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Dear Harriet…
Words cannot express how brave I think you are. Standing by your pony’s side just like you did and being there for him when he needed you most was a beautiful sight for me to see. Mozart knew he was loved by you unconditionally, and that you were the reason his last several years on this Earth were so wonderful. … Continue Reading
The Irish Draught Horse Society‘s annual show was held this past September 13-15, 2012 in La Grange, KY. Of course, our prized Remmy (Rivendell’s Rembrandt) and Ruby (Rivendell’s Royal Red Ruby) were there in all their glory! Congratulations to Pat and her babies for cleaning house! … Continue Reading
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Kayla, one of our fave boarders (although all our boarders are our faves!) recently posted a blog of pics she took on a beautiful morning at the barn. Enjoy!
Cellulitis can occur in horses just like in humans, when there is a small, superficial wound that gets infected. The infection is usually centralized near the wound, but unfortunately sometimes it goes unnoticed until there is a significant amount of swelling and pain. … Continue Reading
OK, so today I had probably one of the most fun experiences of my life… not an exaggeration!
HORSE PEOPLE – Have you ever been swimming with your horse? As you can tell from this picture, I hadn’t. (I’m kinda excited… and nervous! … Continue Reading
At the Green Barn, I really work hard to provide the most natural environment possible for the horses in every way I can. This means LOTS of turnout where the horses are free to roam and graze on free-choice grass/hay. Most horses thrive in this type of environment, because it was what their bodies were made to do naturally. … Continue Reading