As we head into the winter months and access to green grass wanes, so does access to the vital nutrients that horses obtain from grass. Vitamin E and the mineral Selenium are essential to a horse’s well-being— they work together to act as antioxidants, which are crucial for muscle health, muscle recovery after exercise, and… Continue
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Stable News: ‘Tis the season! Cool days are leading into even cooler nights and now is the time to make sure you are ready for winter weather. One of the most important factors in keeping horses healthy through the frigid winter months in New England is access to clean water. We make sure that all… Continue
Beautiful Horse Moments
We’ve been feeling inspired by Karen Rohlf’s podcast episode “The Forest”. Karen talks about noticing and appreciating beautiful moments shared between a human and a horse, and shares a wonderful story of her own– go listen to that episode, and other episodes of her podcast, “Horse Training in Harmony”, if you haven’t already! We asked… Continue
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Stable News: It is the time of year again when the weather starts to change, and warm days drift into chilly nights. As the evening temps start to dip below freezing, we need to use extra vigilance when grazing our “easy keepers” on pasture. With the cold temperatures the sugars in our grasses can skyrocket… Continue
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Stable News: We are gearing up for a potential Hurricane/Tropical Storm this weekend, that could make landfall right here in Maine. At times like this our number one concern is keeping all of our humans and horses safe. We are already planning and prepping for all of our horses to be safe in their stalls… Continue
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Stable News: Around the farm we love coming up with fun and creative ways to solve everyday horse keeping challenges. With the sudden increase in temperature and humidity in the last week, the flies are back with a vengeance, and the battle ensues. Though we cannot take credit for this awesome stable hack, as someone gifted… Continue
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Stable News: With rain of some kind falling almost every day the last few months, making hay has been nearly impossible here in New England. Due to the fact that hay yields are lower than normal we highly recommend getting as much of your annual hay as you can now. There will likely be no… Continue
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Stable News: Insects of all kinds are reaching a peak here in Maine. Hot and humid late summer conditions are revving up the mosquito and tick populations and the stable flies and horseflies continue to drive the horses and their humans crazy. This time of year it is especially important to check horses regularly for ticks… Continue
Trust First, Ask Questions Later
Working with a fearful horse can be a challenging– but rewarding– experience. Many of the horses we take in for training at Horses with Hope have had unfortunate encounters with humans. Some were exposed to rough handling at auction, others were trained through fear from the get-go, and all need a lot of time to… Continue
Ticked Off- Preventing Tick Bites
Over the years, we have explored many methods of tick-bite prevention. Tick bites can cause itchy or painful sores at best, and Lyme disease or anaplasmosis at worst. We have gathered all of our favorite methods to share with you to help keep your horses healthy and happy. In no particular order, here are our… Continue
When Life Gives You Lyme
What is Lyme? Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that is carried only by deer ticks. Deer ticks are found in every state but Hawaii, but they are most prevalent in the eastern half of the United States. They are typically found in tall grasses, where they hang on the tip of the grass with… Continue
In Gratitude to Horses
As a new year begins, we reflect upon our recent experiences with a deep sense of gratitude. In a world that can feel increasingly hectic, horses keep us grounded. They help us to stay present in both our bodies and minds. They reward a relaxed, friendly, steady attitude, and are excellent at reminding us not… Continue
What are YOU really telling your horse?
As humans we have the advantage of being able to communicate verbally using an extensive and precise form of language. Horses, however, primarily use body language to communicate with each other. In turn, they are very perceptive of human body language. Being mindful of our own energy and non verbal body cues when working with… Continue
What is your horse REALLY trying to tell you?
Horses are a naturally intuitive and expressive creature, part of what draws us to them is how deeply emotive they are and how rewarding it can be to use body language to develop a dialogue between horse and human. The majority of us know basic equine behavior, even a non-horse person might be able to… Continue
What to Expect when You’re Adopting
We are so pleased that you have chosen a rescue horse as your next partner. Adopting a horse provides that horse with a new home, and their rescue with another slot to take in another equine in need. Adding a rescue horse to your family can be challenging but also extremely rewarding. We hope to provide… Continue
Feeding the Easy Keeper
An easy keeper is the type of horse that many people say “lives off air.” These horses have a slower metabolism than others, and struggle to maintain a proper weight. We have included some general guidelines that can help as you work to feed your easy keeper, but we always recommend contacting your veterinarian when… Continue
