On Aging Horses and Choosing Euthanasia
I want you to imagine with me our “average” client. She/he lives in an urban area and they board their horses at very well managed...
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hoffywhf
- Sep 23, 2012
- 4 min
Benign Neglect
Benign neglect is one of many terms that many people use to describe the decision to turn a horse out for a period of time in the hopes...
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hoffywhf
- Jul 3, 2012
- 4 min
Making the Decision to Retire
All of the horses that reside with us at our farm are here to enjoy being retired, and a select few are here to enjoy being a horse for a...
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hoffywhf
- Apr 17, 2012
- 4 min
Herd Dynamics During Introductions
Transitioning new horses into a group is always an event that owners worry about. We stress over it as well although for different...
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hoffywhf
- Feb 19, 2012
- 5 min
Being Present at the End
A common topic for discussion that often comes up with our clients is about being with the horses at their last moments when they are...
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hoffywhf
- Jun 28, 2011
- 5 min
Thoughts on Weight
The topic of weight has come up in my conversations with people a lot lately in a variety of contexts. Weight is a subject where everyone...
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hoffywhf
- Mar 10, 2011
- 5 min
Transitioning to Retirement
Over the last few years of living on a retirement farm a few common themes have emerged. When horses first arrive their owners are...
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hoffywhf
- Feb 17, 2011
- 5 min
Pain Management, Part I
Someone in the comments asked about managing pain in older horses or horses with long term issues. That is a really tough question to...
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hoffywhf
- Jan 6, 2011
- 3 min
Phases of Retirement
I had a conversation with someone today who is in the initial stage of retiring their horse. Right now they are still in what I refer to...
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hoffywhf
- Jan 14, 2010
- 5 min
Retirement Case Study
In other posts I’ve touched on some of the common questions and concerns people have when it comes to retiring their horse. Many owners...
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hoffywhf
- Sep 22, 2009
- 6 min
Reasons for Retirement and Home Found
I am excited to say that our stray dog that joined us last week has found her home again. Her owner saw one of the signs we had posted...
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hoffywhf
- Aug 20, 2009
- 3 min
Do They Want a Job?
I commonly hear that horses are happiest when they have a job. I have to admit that I have not experienced this for myself with the...
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