EHV-1, West Nile, Potomac Horse Fever, and many other infectious equine outbreaks in the news can easily send you into a negative spiral, especially if your horse travels and encounters other horses on a regular basis. Keep your vaccinations up to date – Most horse show organizations require all horses to be vaccinated against Equine…
Another great video from our Mary’s Tack and Feed “How To”. This one will teach you how to measure your girth.
Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration are the basic part of any physical examination. By knowing your horse’s vital signs and knowing how to take them in an emergency you greatly increase your horse’s chances of survival! While your horse is healthy you should take their vital signs over a one week to two-week period. These should…
Recently we here at Mary’s Tack and Feed worked closely with Southern California Equestrian Writer and Blogger Susan Friedland-Smith as she embarked on a journey to learn Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Enjoy this Guest Post written by her about the experience! Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing horse sport in the U.S. and after trying…
At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced that tell-tale gut ache of indigestion, or even the intense discomfort brought on by heartburn. Now and again even a bit of bad food can leave your stomach cramping, rolling, and leaving you unable to go about your day as usual. Our horses are different, many…
Goodbye Rain! Hello Sun! Warmer weather is a sign of many fun things on the horizon; vacations, riding outside, trips to the beach and BBQs with family and friends. But with warmer weather comes those darn pesky flies. Here are some tips for shoo-ing those flies away: Manure Control: Many of us board our horses…
Flies are one of the common seasonal foes of every equestrian. They annoy not only our horses, and other beloved pets, but cause us much frustration and hand wringing as well. But how much do you know about flies? This month the Mary’s Tack and Feed blog will be delving into all things fly related…
Spring has sprung and the weather gets warmer every day. The summer months will be quickly upon us and many of us will want to be spending that time outside with our horses! It’s good to remember that our skin is our largest organ and the sun can wreak havoc upon it. Sunscreen: It’s best…
Has the recent weather kept you from riding as often as you’d like? Maybe you just can’t get to the barn due to puddles, mud and more puddles? Instead of letting the lack of saddle time get you down here are some ways to maximize growth and learning when not in the saddle. Staying Fit…
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