Horse Management
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Six Winter Grooming Challenges
With winter comes a change in your horse's coat, and your grooming habits. Knowing how to take care of your horse's winter coat is essential to ensuring he has a healthy summer coat, as well. Learn tips from a grooming expert from Shapley's, the official grooming products sponsor of the U.S. Pony Clubs, about how to overcome these six common winter grooming challenges.
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How to Extend Your Horse’s Hay Supply and Forage Alternatives
Forage is a vital part of every horse's diet. It can be a bit harder to come by in the winter months, though. Learn some tips from the nutrition experts at Triple Crown about how to extend your hay supply and about forage alternatives during the winter.
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Four Potential Horse Emergencies and How to Respond to Them
Here are four common horse health emergencies you may encounter and advice from the experts at Zoetis Equine on what actions to take until your veterinarian arrives.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.
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How to Fold a Horse Blanket
Learn how to fold a horse blanket with this quick and easy method from Cat Hill and Emma Ford, authors of The Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.
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Keeping Horses Warm in the Winter
The weather is getting chillier, and with that comes the debate on whether or not to blanket your horse. Here we have some tips on how to help you determine if your horse would benefit from a blanket.
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Biosecurity: Trusted Protection, Fast Detection
Biosecurity is one of the most important aspects of taking care of horses. Learn some tips from the experts at Zoetis how you can help protect your horse and the other horses around it through practicing good biosecurity.
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Senior Horse Care Dos and Don’ts
Older horses require adjustments to their feeding program and special management as their needs change over time. It can be tricky to determine the right combination of feed and care for them, particularly if they have digestion challenges, poor teeth, or lameness issues. If you’re feeding a senior horse, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes.
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Stable Manager: A Vital Team Member
Learn about the important role of a Stable Manager in Pony Club.
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Adding Enrichment to your Horse’s Life
Horses are naturally curious animals and constantly exploring. By adding enrichment to your horse's every day environment, you can engage and stimulate their mind.
