by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
HORSES EMOTIONS Howdy Friends! When we welcome horses into our lives, we make a life change. Sure for ourselves, but more importantly for the horse. Even those of us who had been with and enjoyed the company of horses all of, or most of their lives have had those...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
EQUINE POSTURE FIX – ROCK BACK Equine posture is, in my opinion, the most important aspect of our duty in horse husbandry. Poor posture breaks down everything over time. Sometimes not too much time. Of course equine posture begins in the foot. But that’s another...
by Dutch Henry | A Dog Named Saturday, Coffee Clutch, Faith
WHAT ARE SAFE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Howdy Friends! Robin and I had a delightful time at the home school Conference in NC last weekend. We met so many wonderful people. And Saturday was a big hit with parents there. There was a BIG Surprise though We were surprised how...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
TRANSITIONING A HORSE TO BAREFOOT Howdy Friends! Is it easy to transition a horse from shoes to barefoot? I say YES! How do you go about the transition? I say jump right in, the water’s lovely. You horse will think so too. First, know it is natural to take some time....
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Faith, Grandpop
MEMORIAL DAY AND GRANDPOP Howdy Friends! My cousin’s younger sister and her children had swung by to spend the weekend. Memorial Day being the big kick-off to summer and all. I heard the girls giggling in the barn as soon as I pulled in. I knew they’d be romping. As...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
A FEW TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HORSE Howdy Friends! Horses will get along, as many of them prove over and over again, with less than ideal conditions and treatment. But that does not mean they are happy, healthy or thriving. These tips are offered as my point of view. As a...