February 2015 archive

To Shank or Not To Shank

I have been around the horse industry for quite a long time now … and I have watched horses being shanked in almost every environment from schooling barns to shows to private facilities. I think it is safe to say that all of us want our horses to be relaxed and easy going in their …

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Mack … to be groomed only.

If you have ever been around a horse rescue or around horses rescued from bad situations you know the damage that can be done to a horse … both physically and mentally. I have the privilege of working with such horses and with the owners that love and care for them.  Many of these horses …

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