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 | 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, 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...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! When we look at a horse’s hoof, we should see one of the most important parts of the anatomy of the horse. There’s that old saying, “No Hoof No Horse.” So then why do so many do so much to harm that hoof? What does the hoof do . The part that moves on...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Recently I was asked, “Do you use fly sheets and or boots on your horses? If not do you use anything special besides lots of fly spray? My horses are stomping themselves crazy even with spray.” I responded: For Rosie I use nothing. Sometimes I use...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Many horses, like my Kessy, have breathing issues, and should never have moldy, or slightly moldy, or even dusty hay. And horses with no issues can develop them eating dusty, or moldy hay. Soaking hay not good enough. My research proved to me that...
