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Be prepared to keep your animals safe when disaster strikes. With wildfire season now classified as year-round in Southern California, Mary’s recommends that you be prepared for all emergencies — wh

Why Should My Horse Wear a Fly Sheet? That’s a good question with an easy answer. Protection! When fly season starts (which can be darn near year-round in some places) you’ll want to stop flies and b

Horse treats are a staple at the barn. Many of us use treats and cookies as an equine training tool, reward or as an edible way of saying “I love you.” Evolving from sugar cubes and lumps, to

Previously on the blog, we discussed ways to lower your horse’s risk of catching an infectious disease such as EHV-1 or Potomac Horse Fever. But what happens if an illness is already in your barn? H

Some horses are just born with jealousy inducing tails! While a fake tail is common in competition, tails still crave everyday attention! I have curly, dry hair that is prone to breaking, and I tre

A healthy diet for the average horse includes access to good quality forage, unlimited supply of fresh clean water and dietary supplementation when need be. When in foal, a mare is eating for two

Are you attending a holiday barn party this weekend? Whether you are all gathering around a picnic table at the ranch… or a fellow barn buddy has volunteered to be Hostess-with-the-Mostest… o