When we think about keeping our horses happy and healthy, we often focus on proper nutrition, exercise, and regular care. However, one important aspect of equine well-being that often goes overlooked is enrichment—providing mental stimulation and opportunities for natural behaviors. While horses in the wild spend their days roaming, foraging, and interacting with their herd, domesticated horses often live very different, more restricted lives.

Curious about how No Stirrup November impacts your horse? In our latest blog, we dive into the benefits and potential drawbacks of riding without stirrups, both for you and your horse. Learn how to support your horse through the added strain of this challenge, and discover tips to keep them comfortable and performing at their best.

In Part Two of the “Transitioning Your Horse to the Off Season” blog, we dive deeper into skill development, mental health check-ins, and preparing for pre-season training. Learn how to enhance your horse’s coordination and responsiveness with low-impact exercises like Ground Pole Workouts, while also keeping their mental well-being in check during the off-season. Finally, we’ll explore how to safely ramp up your horse’s workload as you head into pre-season, ensuring they’re physically and mentally primed for peak performance.

With competition season winding down, now is the perfect time to give your horse the rest and recovery they deserve! But are you setting your horse up for long term success this winter? Transitioning into the off-season doesn't mean just turning them out to pasture-professional athletes know the off-season is a time for targeted, low-impact training, and your horse will benefit immensely from using the same approach.

Massage guns offer a convenient way to provide your horse with deep tissue massage and aid in recovery after strenuous activities. However, unlike humans, horses have specific anatomical and physiological needs that require a cautious approach. Understanding how regular massage guns work and where they should and shouldn't be used on your horse is crucial.

This blog is coming soon!

This blog is coming soon!