by Melissa | May 16, 2018 | Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm |
I have written in the past about the pony wars, where the mares stake their claim on a pony and fall madly in love. The central player in many of the pony wars has been Norman. Norman is quite the ladies man and has romanced almost all of the mares at some point over...
by Melissa | Sep 21, 2017 | Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm, Timbit |
A few weeks ago I heard a lot of squealing and what sounded like running around from the mares and ponies as I was feeding another pasture breakfast. When I had everyone in that pasture eating I looked across the driveway to see what was going on. To my stunned...
by Melissa | Jul 15, 2015 | Feed & Care, Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm |
We get asked all the time to provide free consulting on how to start a retirement farm. By all the time I mean we are contacted on average 2-3 times per week asking for advice, guidance, etc. on starting and/or running a retirement farm. While I genuinely wish...
by Melissa | Mar 20, 2015 | Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm |
We get lots of questions about herd dynamics, especially when we have a new horse. Transitioning new horses into a group is always an event that owners worry about. We stress over it as well although for different reasons. The owners worry about the social...
by Melissa | Feb 19, 2014 | Feed & Care, Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm |
Melissa and I have done several posts on the mechanics of transitioning horses to our set up when they first arrive at our farm. Today I’d like to come at this topic from a slightly different angle by talking about how the right physical settings can help adjust a...
by Melissa | Jun 19, 2013 | Herd Dynamics, Horse Retirement Farm |
I take no credit for the article below. I read it on the website of David Ramey, DVM. His summary of the latest recommendations for deworming practices is excellent. One question I always ask before a new horse comes is what their deworming program has been and...
