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Changing Our Behaviors for Equine Welfare
As caregivers, we often take the lead when it comes to ensuring our horses are happy and healthy, but by holding the reins,are we adjustingthem to our wants and needs, or are we adjusting totheirs? To enhance equine welfare, changing our actions and habits is a necessary first step, although not an easy one. Debbie […] Read more »
The Importance of Properly Pedicured Pooches
Proper nail maintenance is an important part of dog health, as the paw’s power comes from the nail. The do-it-yourself approach to trimming dog nails can be done, but it does come with risk, which is why many dog owners prefer to have it done by a professional. This spring, Springtime wants all paws to […] Read more »
5 Tips to Help Adopted Dogs Adjust to their New Homes
If you’re considering opening your home to a dog, open your heart to the idea of adopting. When you adopt you might be saving a life (and it just might be your own). Every time you take a new companion home, the organization can accept another animal to treat and care for. Each year, approximately […] Read more »
5 Travel Tips for Your Horse
Whether you’re moving south for the winter or bringing another four-legged family member home to your farm for spring, you will have to consider transportation for your horse. The more preparation that goes into trailering your horse, the easier and safer the travel will be. Below is a list of five important tips to consider […] Read more »
Top 5 Rainy-Day Games For You and Your Pooch
April showers eventually bring May flowers, but in the meantime we get very cooped-up pooches, so here is a list of five dog games for rainy days: <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> 1. Hide & Seek This classic game is excellent for practicing your pup’s waiting skills, as well […] Read more »
The Benefits of Sea Salt
Updated on August 16, 2022. We can finally list at least one thing that’s both tasty and healthy: let’s talk about the benefits of sea salt. Genuine sea salt is composed of naturally occurring sodium along with potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and trace elements. This mineral-rich salt is often used as a source of electrolytes. […] Read more »
Children’s Cognitive Abilities Enhanced by Horseback Riding
Saddle up your child to strengthen their smarts. A study by Mitsuaki Ohta, a professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, proves that memory, learning, and problem-solving are all boosted benefits of horseback riding. The Correlation A horse’s movements create vibrations that activate the equestrian’s sympathetic nervous system while riding. This is where Ohta proved, […] Read more »
The Top 5 Luxury Dog Houses
Updated on September 22, 2022. Depending on the size of your dog, an average dog house can run you from $50 to $100. But if your dog is bringing in that Lassie money, consider these extravagant dog houses that are available for purchase. * 1. Cape Cod Cozy Dog Kennel – $6,989.96 Made by the […] Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog (and You)!
Make this year the best year for your dog and you by making a resolution that will make you both happier and healthier. Here are few suggestions that you and your dog can strive for, beginning with this New Year’s Day! Double their walk time How much time does your dog really get outside for […] Read more »
5 Ways to Winterize Your Horse
The smart automobile owner will be sure to get his or her car ready for winter BEFORE the cold arrives, but what about a horse owner? The horse’s condition is constantly changing, however, unlike humans they are unable to tell us what’s wrong. By ensuring that the horse has adequate forage and water, keeping them […] Read more »