GrangeKnows Blog

Horses, especially performance horses, spend more time in their stalls than they do out of them. It’s where they eat, sleep, and take shelter from harsh weather. However, any horse owner knows that while these are large, strong animals, they are also vulnerable to injuries and disease. To properly care for your horse, quality stall bedding is vital to their wellbeing —every detail matters, from the design of the doors to the m… Read more

To Horse Blanket or Not to Horse Blanket... that is the question that we get asked every year. When a horse owner is considering whether or not to blanket their horse there are several things to take into consideration. We as humans tend to put our feelings into our horse, therefore if we're cold they must be. So we put on a jacket and we put one on our horse. However, when we are standing out in the rain we know enough to get out o… Read more

Foaling time is upon us and we all want to be ready. We've waited almost a year for this and now the time is near. Thirty to sixty days before your mare's due date you want to be sure to give her a 4-way vaccine. This boosts her immune system as well as helps to protect the foal. As time approaches you will want to inform your veterinarian and remind him or her of the due date so if you need them, they will be prepared. Be sure your mare i… Read more

"Rainy, ugly weather, it's too cold to ride, my arena's muddy, the trails are too slick" - we've got a whole list of excuses not to ride this time of year. Meanwhile, our horse pals are stuck in a stall or a small paddock with nothing to do, so they chew. Veterinarians tell us that horses chew (also called "cribbing") due to a lack of minerals, a need for roughage, boredom or all three. If your horse is out in a paddock or field and he's che… Read more