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Guard Against The Eye Disease Glaucoma If you are in the age group of 60 and older, you are in the higher risk of developing Glaucoma. When left untreated, Glaucoma is likely to cause blindness. There are several eye conditions that have serious consequences to your vision.... ( added 6 days 6 hours ago.)

How to Properly Adjust Horse Blanket & Assure Horses Comfort The Old Gray Mare's previous article, "Decide On a Horse Blanket To Dress Your Horse or Not" discusses the pros and cons of blanketing horses. It also cites a few everyday scenarios when blanketing is advisable. This follow-up article defines... ( added 21 days 3 hours ago.)

Find a Boarding Stable for Your Horse Congratulations. Your dream has come true and you are getting a horse. The excitement level around your house has no bounds. Here you are, aged 10, horse crazy and you think you are in heaven. In your mind, the only thing better in this whole... ( added 21 days 3 hours ago.)

Teach Your Show Horse to Back Up Properly Backing up is a simple request of the show horse but we often overlook it during training sessions. Lets say we are showing a fantastic English pleasure horse who is a fine show horse and a real pleasure to ride and exhibit. We concentrate on... ( added 21 days 3 hours ago.)

Decide on a Horse Blanket To Dress Your Horse or Not By nature, horses are well equipped to handle the temperature changes and weather conditions that occur as seasons change. They are sleek with ultra short coats in summer; winter has them naturally wrapped in warm, wooly fur. Left to their own... ( added 21 days 3 hours ago.)

This Experience Saddens Me Family values. Good old fashioned honesty. Contemporary society. Something is blatantly going wrong in our society and country. It saddens me to talk about this experience. I am bothered by it however, and feel the need to get it on down on paper... ( added 21 days 3 hours ago.)

Rider Conduct on Horse Trail Rides Trail riding is the horseman's way of communing with nature. Fresh air, quiet paths, the twittering of birds, possibly a spooked deer - it's a magical time when you are astride your favorite horse. This beauty, peace and quiet comes with some... ( added 37 days 2 hours ago.)

My Horse Survived a Severe Injury Looking back Old memories are coming back since I've started writing again. Mulling around in my head are many high and low points - and there are those that I thought I would never live through. I did - and it all turned out OK. I remember my... ( added 37 days 2 hours ago.)

How to Apply Horse Polo Wraps & What You Should Know About Them The primary focus of this Old Gray Mare article is to describe the correct way to apply polo wrap bandages to your horse's legs. But first, a few pros and cons regarding the use of polo wraps. The Pros: Here is the short list - to protect the... ( added 37 days 2 hours ago.)

Love at First Sight Does Happen Love can find you in your back yard. The fact is, you can get the love bug just about anywhere. It was mid-summer and her mother and father were visiting. She was so pleased they could make the long 550 mile drive and stay for a week. She relished... ( added 37 days 22 hours ago.)

How to Properly Measure and Fit a Horse Blanket You want your horse to be comfortable and safe in his stable blanket. It is easy to get the proper fit with a little attention to detail. An improper fitting blanket will cause wither and shoulder rubs; a blanket that is too large can pose danger... ( added 43 days 5 hours ago.)

Groom Your Horse Thoroughly The time you spend grooming your horse is beneficial for you both. This close, personal attention gives you the opportunity to check his overall condition. Best of all, your horse learns to enjoy, relax and bond with you. Coddling your horse... ( added 43 days 5 hours ago.)

Care for Horse Hooves--Treat Equine Thrush What Is That Awful Smell? You have just cleaned out your horse's hooves and notice a pungent, offensive odor. It is much stronger than the normal earthy smell of hoof grunge. Upon closer inspection of the foul smelling hoof or hooves... ( added 44 days 4 hours ago.)

Old Fashioned German Potato Soup Recipe Make this Old Fashioned German Potato Soup - it's robust and especially great on cold, blustery days. Ingredients: 4 Cups Potatoes, Peeled & Diced 1 Cup Finely Diced Celery 1 Cup Chopped Onion, Coarse 2 Cups Water 1 Cup... ( added 44 days 4 hours ago.)

Make an All Natural Sure-Fire Laxative The following recipe is from a lifelong friend who assures us that this all natural laxative works better than just about anything you can buy, mix or concoct. Handed down by the oldtimers, this laxative will do its magic better than anything you... ( added 44 days 5 hours ago.)

How to Take Awesome Digital Pictures of Your Dog The digital camera is near the top of my favorite contemporary inventions. Current models, with their many bells and whistles, make digital photography a snap. How many of us remember our 35 mm cameras, instant cameras and disposable cameras? If... ( added 44 days 5 hours ago.)

How to Survive a Heart Attack When You Are Alone Listen up women everywhere and take heed! You should know what to do if you find yourself in the throes of what might be an impending heart attack. It is important to note that I am not a medical professional. I have, however, educated myself... ( added 44 days 5 hours ago.)

Care for Horse Hooves The old-time cowboys said it right, "No hooves, no horse!" Without sound legs and healthy hooves, your horse doesn't have "a leg" to stand on. Much has been written about hoof care and, nutritionally, there are many beneficial hoof... ( added 45 days 2 hours ago.)

Complete Guide to Horse-Themed Birthday Party Your horse crazy 11-year-old daughter wants a horse-themed birthday party. Chances are, all the kids she wants to invite are just as horse-obsessed. How lucky for you because there's nothing easier than putting together a totally fun gallopin'... ( added 45 days 3 hours ago.)

Keep Your Horse Comfortable in Winter This is the first year that you have a horse stabled at home and you are learning volumes about horse care. You have established a perfect feeding schedule; farrier, horse dentist and vet care schedules are under control. But how about keeping... ( added 45 days 3 hours ago.)

Keep Your Horse Happy, Healthy and Fit Horses don't ask much of their human caretakers. They accept whatever conditions we provide and seem to be content with kindness, adequate food, water, stabling and a loving pat now and then. They are indeed noble creatures to put up with us! ... ( added 45 days 3 hours ago.)

Schedule Your Horse's Vaccinations If you are the proud owner of a horse, you are lucky indeed! His well being depends entirely upon you, however. I always say, "You can park a boat for the winter and forget about it, but you cannot simply park your horse. He needs around-the-year... ( added 45 days 4 hours ago.)

Help Identify Patrick, Our Rescued Saddlebred The chestnut gelding was rescued by a concerned horse lover who found him in the back woods near Stonington, CT, pastured with draft horses. He was a skinny mess with cuts and bruises over his entire body. The woman agonized over this unfortunate... ( added 45 days 4 hours ago.)