Working with young horses can be one of the most trying and also rewarding areas of horse training. It takes a great deal of patience, consistency and discipline to bring a young horse through the levels from basic handling to riding. The training that horses get at these early stages can play a huge part in their general ... Read More »

When you are competing and working your horse regularly, and jumping a lot it is important to take excellent care of your horse to insure soundness and longevity. Jumping puts a lot of strain on your horse’s legs, which is why every time I jump I use liniment and then wrap all four of my horse’s legs. If you ... Read More »

My brother Eoin is a farrier in the area and works on a number of horses at my barn Sycamore Stables. While working on horse’s feet is always dangerous, the most difficult horses are always the young ones as they are less patient and don’t have as much experience getting their feet done. This time around while ... Read More »

The spring is a time of year when many people set out on the task of buying a horse. There are a lot of things to consider when looking for a horse and it is extremely important that you take the right steps in finding it because horses tend to be long term investments. To begin with make sure you’ve identified your ... Read More »

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 »