Horse Scared of the Saddle? Causes, Safety, and What to Do (2026 Guide)
A horse that fears saddling may be showing pain, poor fit, discomfort, or learned fear. Learn safe checks and a careful confidence-building plan.
Caring for Your Horse
Daily care, health, feeding, and welfare guidance for horse owners.
At What Age Should a Horse Stop Jumping? (2026 Safety and Retirement Guide)
There is no universal age at which every horse should stop jumping. Learn how to assess soundness, fitness, pain, footing, workload, and retirement decisions for an individual horse.
This Is Why Your Horse Is Eating Bark Off Trees
As fun as it is owning a bunch of horses, they sometimes get naughty and develop behaviors that can end up destroying the environment you keep them in. After one of my horses started stripping all the bark off the trees, I decided to research the subject and write this post based on my findings … Read more
Can You Put Tack on a Wet Horse? (2026 Safety Guide)
Can you put tack on a wet horse? Learn when a damp coat is acceptable, when to postpone the ride, how to dry the saddle area, and how to reduce rubbing and chilling risks.
How Much Land Do You Need for a Horse? (2026 Pasture Planning Guide)
How much land does a horse need? Learn how pasture quality, climate, rotation, horse size, hay, and sacrifice areas change the practical acreage plan.
Can a Horse Live on Hay or Grass Alone? (2026 Nutrition Guide)
Horses can often get most calories and fiber from good forage, but hay or grass alone may not meet every horse’s mineral, vitamin, protein, or energy need. Learn how to assess forage safely.
Are Horses Happy in Stables? (2026 Horse Welfare and Housing Guide)
Are horses happy in stables? Learn how turnout, forage, social contact, ventilation, movement, bedding, and safe stall flooring affect equine welfare—and how to spot when a horse is not coping.
What to Do with Horses in a Tornado (2026 Emergency Guide)
What should horse owners do before, during, and after a tornado? This 2026 guide covers barn-versus-turnout decisions, emergency records, evacuation limits, and post-storm safety.
Should You Wet or Soak Your Horse’s Feed? (2026 Feeding Guide)
Should you wet or soak horse feed? Learn when dampened pellets, soaked hay, and a fresh feeding routine may help—and when to ask your veterinarian.
Do Horse Riders Have to Pick Up Manure? (2026 Responsibility and Stable-Hygiene Guide)
Do horse riders have to pick up manure? Learn how local rules, facility policies, trail etiquette, stable hygiene, paddock management, and parasite control affect cleanup responsibilities.
Can You Ride a Horse with Rain Rot? (2026 Care and Treatment Guide)
Can you ride a horse with rain rot? Learn how to recognize rain scald, protect sore skin, reduce spread, manage a mild case, and know when veterinary care is needed.