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![How To Clean A Horse Stall Fast [tips & tricks for easily mucking a stall]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/How-To-Clean-A-Horse-Stall-Fast-768x432.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasCleaning a horse’s stall is one of the most important aspects of protecting the health and happiness of your horse. Keeping your barn in tip-top shape is required if you own a horse. This requires mucking the stalls (removing animal waste from the bedding), raking, cleaning, and more. As horse people, we want to ensure…
![How to Clean a Horse’s Hooves [step-by-step guide with pictures]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/How-to-Clean-a-Horses-Hooves-768x432.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasPaying special attention to cleaning your horse’s hooves is critical for horse owners when maintaining their equine hoof health. Cleaning a horse’s hooves is a fairly simple process that almost anyone can do if they have the proper tools and techniques. A horse pick and brush are required. Gently lift the horse’s leg, inspect the…
![Why Do Horses Need Shoes? [should all horses wear horseshoes?]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Why-Do-Horses-Need-Shoes-768x432.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasMany horses wear horseshoes but why? Most domestic horses wear shoes to protect their feet during long days on the farm and walking on hard surfaces or rocky terrain. There are pros and cons concerning the use of horseshoes and some disagreement among horse lovers about if a horse should be shoed or not. Please…
![How to Choose a Horse Boarding Facility [complete guide to types of equestrian stables]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/How-to-Choose-a-Horse-Boarding-Facility-768x432.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasChoosing a great horse boarding facility begins with knowing what to look for and what to avoid. You want a clean operation that is run by good people experienced with horses and where they always keep the health and safety of your horse as a top priority. I am going to cover all the common…
![How to Treat Colic in Horses [colic symptoms, prevention and treatment for your horse]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/How-to-Treat-Colic-in-Horses-768x432.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasAbout five to ten percent of horses will suffer from colic during their lifetime. Colic is basically pain in your horse’s abdomen area and in severe cases can lead to death if not treated properly. Quick recovery from colic is accomplished by knowing the symptoms with an early diagnosis and then taking quick action. There…
![What is Foundering in a Horse? [does your horse have laminitis?]](https://amitypets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/What-is-Foundering-in-a-Horse-768x402.jpg)
ByJohn ThomasFoundering (a condition called laminitis) is when a horse’s foot is suffering from inflammation. This is a serious condition for a horse and can even lead to death. There is no cure for laminitis and it can cause severe pain. When a horse founders it is often referred to as going lame. What is Laminitis…
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