My horse, Dudley, who is now 20 years old and for 12 of those years I have been ever so lucky to call him my own. When I first got him when I was 10 years old, he was the most amazing horse I have ever ridden! He was a wild man, when I first got him, but now over the years he has really gotten into his element. His great gran... More..
There is nothing worse than losing a pet, whether it is a hamster, dog, cat, or any other critter for that matter. Losing a pet, it is very much like losing a family member. Even though I am only 22 years old, I have lost more than my fair share of pets, between dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and even horses. And I swear it gets... More..
Despite what people on here have said, a healthy horse is NOT a fat horse! That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard! Does a doctor tell an over-weight person that they are healthy... NO, they tell them they should lose some weight.The same goes for any animal! Having an over-weight horse will damage their joints, and cau... More..
Colic is a very serious issue in horses, it is one of the oldest disorders that effects horses. There is a wide range of causes of colic, but if you are aware of them you can help prevent colic in your horses. I have owned horses all my life, and I have never had a single case of colic. But, it is mainly because I know the ca... More..
People have to remember that no matter how long we have had horses domesticated, they are still somewhat wild at heart. And in the wild horses are considered prey in the whole spectrum of life, and their first reaction is to run, and kick. When something spooks a horse their first response is to get as far away from it as pos... More..
I have had my share of incredible dogs, even though I am only 22 years old, I have had so many great dogs in my life. But when thinking about a dog that truly effected my life would be Buddy. He was the coolest dog I've ever had. His story starts 16 years ago at the Solid Gold Futurity at the Illinois State Fair grounds. I wa... More..
This story actually happened tonight! My friend and I were leaving the barn, after a riding session with our ponies. One our way out we were walking out past the mare stalls when we noticed a mare down, with a foal not breathing and still wrapped in the placenta. As she ran to go get the owner, I jumped in the stall and rippe... More..
Many people can say that pets can benefit our lives, and give all this information, but what experiences do they actually have with the benefits of pet ownership. However, unlike these people I have personally witnessed how our pets can change our lives for the better and benefit our lives. On August 2, 2001, I had a life cha... More..
There is nothing more difficult in the horse world, then finding a good horse, well at least in my opinion. I have heard horror stories about people buying crazy horses, that were completely different when they bring them home. So here are some tips to use while shopping for your new addition to your herd.1. First things firs... More..
Colic is one of the most common disorders that effect horses, as well as one of the oldest known disorders of horses. there are five different types of colic that effects horses. Sometimes it can be fatal, but most of the time the horse will recover from it. Colic is typically caused by overeating, constipation, rapid changin... More..
Jenilee Johnson
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