The Equine Dentist was at our farm today which made me think about how often dental health in horses is overlooked. The spring is a great time to have a qualified equine dentist or your veterinarian check your horse’s teeth. Regular checks are important because without maintenance your horse can develop painful and ... Read More »

Last week my jumper Vanessa started refusing jumps in a simple gymnastic exercise. Knowing her very well and that she never refuses; I knew that something was wrong. For the past month I’ve had her on regular small doses of ulcer guard and she recently began a daily stomach supplement but we hadn’t had any ... Read More »

This past weekend I brought seven students to the local Pioneer Valley Therapeutic Riding Association benefit horse show. It was great being able to support not only another barn in our community but a great program as well. The morning classes included equitation and hunter type classes over fences and in the afternoon my ... Read More »

Over the past winter, one of Sycamore’s most beloved school horses named Ivy broke her leg during a completely normal riding lesson. The veterinarians said that with winter shoes on even in great footing, which we have, as the horse goes around a corner the winter shoe can catch in such a way that it applies pressure ... Read More »

This time of year brings many people through our barn that will be freshmen at the area colleges next fall. They are trying to find a stall for their horse to have while they are in school.  When considering bringing your horse to school remember that you have a few options that will allow you to continue riding while ... Read More »