Keep calm and carry on… with the right calmers for your horse! Competitions and travel can be stressful for even the most stoic horses. Loud noises, weather changes, rider nerves, and other factors can distract your horse from his job, making him jumpy or nervous when you are trying to perform in the show ring.
They send hundreds of these horses through a training program to learn both flatwork and jumping skills. I had the good fortune to see how they train their 3 and 4-year-old warmbloods how to jump.
With winter (blanketing season) in full swing, many people start to worry about their horse developing uncomfortable blanket rubs. Chafing along the withers and across the chest can leave painful and unsightly rubs on your horse’s skin. This can be… Continue Reading →
Do you ever tire of adding powder supplements to your horse’s daily servings of grain? Are unpalatable powder supplements causing your horse to refuse grain? Do you have concerns that all that pricey powder is going to waste? Equithrive, the… Continue Reading →
In search of an affordable holiday gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite equestrian? Finding a fun, inexpensive gift that’s still useful can be a difficult task, especially when shopping for a rider. Clothes and tack are hard if you… Continue Reading →
Winter Circuit is coming…Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran to the Florida scene, getting ready for the winter circuit can be a challenge. If you are one of the lucky riders, grooms, or trainers migrating south to compete, we put together some tips for preparing for the long months ahead!
Whether it be the animals we serve or their human counterparts, FarmVet has always strived to improve our pharmaceutical practices when it comes to the scope of our prescription offerings and their environmental impact on the end user. In light… Continue Reading →
The Deluxe Equine Slipper is a must-have accessory as we head into the winter months. Many horse owners are making the decision to pull their horse’s shoes when the cold arrives.
With our FarmVet friends and clients involved in the Lilac Fire evacuation, and now again in the fires blazing in Ventura Co., we realized there were so many more helpful tips for fire prevention and evacuation that can be found online that could truly benefit those in a disaster situation.
Europeans are putting water jumps in their classes for horses as young as 4. The water starts out very small, maybe 3′ to 4′ in length and as the horse gets older, the water jump becomes longer… over 8′ in length.
When it comes to keeping your horse warm and comfortable during the cold winter months, Horseware Ireland’s innovative technology sets it apart as an industry leader.
Pole exercises are a very effective yet simple way to help train any horse. A pole exercise is when one or multiple poles are laid out on the ground, usually making one or more box shapes. The horse can do… Continue Reading →
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