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Horses Eat Snow but Need Water in the Winter

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: Even though horses voluntarily eat snow in the winter, they require free choice water to prevent deh … more →

Tags: Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, Horsekeeping Almanac, Water, horsekeeping, Nutrition, Management, Health Care, equine, interdental space

The 10 Golden Rules of Feeding

xMissEquestrianx wrote 1 year ago: This week, I’d like to talk about the 10 Golden Rules of Feeding. Feeding in the correct manne … more →

Tags: Horse Care, Latest Feeding and Nutrition Article

Scarce Hay This Winter - Don't be Tempted to Use Moldy Hay

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: Friends and family around the country tell me how scarce and pricey hay is this winter. It seems lik … more →

Tags: alfalfa hay, dvds, 101 Horsekeeping Tips, Grass Hay, horsekeeping, Horse Care, Nutrition, Hay, Management

Cold Turkey, Off The Bottle!1 comment

Jaylyn Sarah wrote 1 year ago: My little man is already almost 13 months old and for some reason, this time around I am stalling we … more →

Tags: Parenting, Bottle Feeding, feeding, Nutrition, bedtime

What is Good Horse Hay? Post your opinions....here's mine !1 comment

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: When shown a bale of premium hay and one of poor quality, most horsemen would have little difficulty … more →

Tags: alfalfa hay, Books, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, Horsekeeping Almanac, Grass Hay, buying hay, Nutrition, Hay, Management

Salt and Minerals for Horses5 comments

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: Horses should have access to salt at all times. I provide each of my horses with two salt blocks. On … more →

Tags: horsekeeping, Nutrition, Salt, Minerals, Management, Health Care, equine, salt block, minral block

Is my Quarter Horse Mare obese?

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: Hi Cherry I have a, well, almost 3 year old Quarter Horse mare. Last time I weighed her she was abou … more →

Tags: Exercise, Weight, alfalfa hay, horsekeeping, Horse Care, Fitness, Exercises, Nutrition, Management

Time to Downsize our Horse Book and DVD Library

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 1 year ago: When my dear hubby Richard built my scriptorium (the cottage where I write) he put in lots and lots … more →

Tags: Riding, sanitation, grooming, Hoof Care, Veterinary Care, Training 2, Behavior, Exercise, Safety

Horse Bites at Stall Wall While Eating

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Help!  I have a wonderful 5 yr old QH mare that started stall kicking before feeding time and now pi … more →

Tags: bad habits, Barn, Behavior, body-slamming, Dental Care, Exercise, Management, Stall, Stall Kicking

A Little Alfalfa Goes a Long Way with Horses5 comments

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: This time of year when we have brought the horses in from winter pasture and they are enjoying full … more →

Tags: Management, Pen or Run, alfalfa hay, horsekeeping, Horse Care, Nutrition, Hay, Management, equine

Our Horses are Off Winter Pasture4 comments

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Here in the Colorado foothills, we are way behind in snowfall for the Winter 2010-11 season. (Thankf … more →

Tags: Management, Pen or Run, Pasture Management, grazing, pasture management, horse grazing, Drought

Senior Horse Care1 comment

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Hi Cherry, My old guys (Teddy is 22 and Brighty is “not yet 25″ according to my vet) are … more →

Tags: Management, Pen or Run, Pasture Management, Facilities, winter, Stall, Senior Horse, Horse, horsekeeping

Christmas Gifts for Your Horse3 comments

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: For the Horse Who Has Everything ©  2010 Cherry Hill www.horsekeeping.com Is there is a special hors … more →

Tags: Riding, grooming, Hoof Care, Exercise, Horse, horsekeeping, Horse Care, feeding, Management

How Much Should This Saddlebred Horse Weigh?

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Horse Weight ©  2011 Cherry Hill   © Copyright Information Hi Cherry, My name is Johanei and I … more →

Tags: Veterinary Care, Weight, horsekeeping, Nutrition, Pasture, Grain, Hay, Management, horse weight

Thank You Horse Book Author Cherry Hill1 comment

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Good Afternoon! I am a newly developed horse lover and I just wanted to say I read your book “ … more →

Tags: Behavior, Conformation, Exercise, Facilities, grooming, Hoof Care, Management, Safety, sanitation

Rescue Horses Take Dedication, Time and Money7 comments

Native American Jewelry Tips wrote 2 years ago: Hi Cherry, I rescued two horses- a large Fell pony and a mini. Both had been abused and were starvin … more →

Tags: Behavior, catching, Dental Care, desensitization, deworming, grooming, ground driving, Ground Training, halter training

Horse Care - Where Do I Begin?

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Dear Cherry, I recently learned that I was the new owner of a couple of horses. One a pony and the o … more →

Tags: sanitation, grooming, Hoof Care, Veterinary Care, Training 2, Management, Exercise, Safety, Facilities

Horsekeeping Almanac - August

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: Where is the summer going ??!! I can’t believe August is nearly half gone. But no matter what … more →

Tags: sanitation, grooming, Hoof Care, Veterinary Care, Dental Care, Management, Facilities, blister beetles, choke cherries

Horse Training - Stubborn Grass Eater8 comments

cherryhillhorsekeeping wrote 2 years ago: I have a mare that just recently decided that she will eat grass and by golly she will eat! She … more →

Tags: Riding, Training 2, Ground Training, in hand work, Behavior, bad habits, Pasture Management, forward, Horse


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