Massages for Senior Horses

As you might know by now, 18-year-old Dorado is just a tad accident proneÑif there’s a way to hurt himself, pull a shoe off, or

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Slobbering in Horses

Last week I was out at a local barn and a towering draft cross gelding opened his mouth, releasing an equally imposing waterfall of lukewarm slobber into

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The Passing of a Legend

The Passing of a Legend MT. PLEASANT, TX – Goliath, the 2005 Guinness Book of World Record holder for Tallest Living Horse, passed away peacefully 

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Smart Horse Keeping Blog

This Bud’s for You!

About 100 days ago my husband, Matt Livengood, signed up to be a part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and picked up Bud, his randomly assigned wild mustang.

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Pushing the Limits

One of the most important things I learned during my year as a working student with my trainer is that every horse should have impeccable

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How Much is a Horse Worth?

Well-schooled, seasoned stock-type geldings like my homebred Jack used to pull a premium price, but what’s he worth today? Photo: Michelle Anderson When I was

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Across the Fence

The Importance of USDA-Accredited Vets

The USDA could not monitor our nation’s horses for emerging or foreign animal diseases or fulfill the regulatory requirements for interstate and international movement of horses without these accredited equine practitioners’ help.

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