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
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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
Although it’s been a gorgeous 80 degrees and sunny this past week, we ALL know the hot, muggy summer is forthcoming……….
Anhidrosis in horses is a VERY dangerous problem. Anhidrosis refers to a condition when horses are unable to sweat. Although it is more common in Florida and other extremely hot and humid parts of the country, any horse, at any time, can develop anhidrosis, and it’s EXTREMELY important that we learn to quickly recognize the signs. … Continue Reading
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What’s that sound? The sound of summer?? Oh wait, it’s………….
…grrrrrrrreeeeeeaaaaaatttttttt.
I…… HATE…….FLIES. But even more than I hate them, the horses hate them! Every horse owner knows the struggle of bug control in the summer. I can’t say it enough!!!! … Continue Reading
Yesterday’s Nashville News 2 @ 5pm featured a segment on our very own favorite vet, Dr. Marc Smith of Natchez Trace Veterinary Services.
Dr. Marc has been servicing the horses at the Green Barn since we opened, and has been my personal vet for my dogs, cats AND horses for years prior to that out of his Franklin location – which happens to be a mere 5 minutes up the road from our barn. … Continue Reading
This past week, we welcomed a big Moose to the Green Barn! :) Not literally speaking, but “Moose” is sort of a moose… in a good way ;) Can anyone guess the breed??? It’s not hard!
LOL!!! Look at that gait!… Continue Reading
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Yes everyone, horses can have allergies too. Especially in MIDDLE TENNESSEE – the allergy capital of the world!
I think we’ve all probably experienced the occasional horse that breaks out in hives or has runny eyes or a (clear) runny nose once in a awhile (ahem… AIDAN!).… Continue Reading
One of the most important things a barn owner needs to be well educated on is pasture management. It’s simple, really:
Nice pastures = healthy horses and lower costs.
Thin, overgrazed pastures = very expensive hay/grain bills, MUCH more work, and a less “natural” environment for your horses.… Continue Reading
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I do now!
There are many horse-related issues that I have had tons of experience with, but no one can be an expert on all… however I quickly become a “self-proclaimed” expert when one of our horses here at the Green Barn comes down with a problem. … Continue Reading
The cat is out of the bag!!!
The beautiful warmblood sweethearts arrived at the Green Barn last week. They hail from Des Moines, Iowa and had a very long trip to make! The trip was top-secret however, as owner Alex had NO idea they were arriving a week early!… Continue Reading
New ponies! YAY!
We always love meeting new friends at the Green Barn! Mister Big Stuff is a 14 year old Arabian who arrived at the Green Barn just a week ago. We all know I LOOOOOOOVE Arabs!! (ahem, Serenade!) His owner Kathleen enjoys showing Mister at local Saddleseat shows. … Continue Reading