by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
LEADER or BOSS FOR YOUR HORSE Howdy Friends! When I hear that old tired saw, “You need to show your horse who’s boss,” it gives me pause. I’ve never liked that approach any more than I like, “She’s testing you and you can’t...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
GRASS AND HORSES AND PROBLEMS IGNORED Many of our domestic horses face their biggest health threat every day. And are encouraged to eat it. Sadly by ignorance, or complacency, the equine industry ignores it. Owners ignore it. Professionals ignore it. The industry...
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 | 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...
