Ick…Sarcoids!

Ick…Sarcoids!

Gross!  Sarcoids are pretty nasty. I have had 2 horses recently with them.  Both presented differently, and both were treated differently. Billy is a 17.2H bay German Sport Horse that was imported from Germany (not by me for once).  When he arrived to my home, he had...
Oldies may Scare Us but They are Still Goodies

Oldies may Scare Us but They are Still Goodies

Very recently, I experienced a pony have a cardiac episode. The pony is not young; in fact, he is older than dirt at a whopping 35 years old (and we love his old man ways).  Although Andy showed up to my farm in old age, he has been around for a few years now, and has...
Choke is No Joke!

Choke is No Joke!

There is choke, like *cough* *cough* swallowed something wrong, just get a drink of water choke, and then there is CHOKE… Oh my goodness! If you have not experienced a horse choking, consider yourself lucky. It is one of those experiences with horses that I do not...
Thoughts of a Barn Owner

Thoughts of a Barn Owner

Did I want to build, operate, and manage my own horse farm? …..Nope! At the end of the day am I grateful?….Yep! Building a barn is a very stressful project in and of itself, let alone moving horses in that then have to be cared for 24/7. I tried to divorce...