by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
To begin at the beginning. DSLD does not need to be a death sentence. Rosie is a 21 year old Paso-Fino mare I adopted 3 years ago. When we adopted Rosie she was horribly overweight from a constant lush grass habitat. She had terrible teeth, points growing through...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Regarding Over-Vaccinations of our horses. “Most vaccinations for horses are for viruses. Veterinarian immunologists have proven scientifically that once vaccinated for a virus, resulting immunity lasts a lifetime.” Excerpt from my article...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends!P All things for a horse are better with an immune system firing on all cylinders. Protecting our horse’s healthy immune system is one of the most important things we can, and indeed should do, in my opinion. The thoughts I’m about to share are mine, you...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! What is the proper way to mount a horse? I received this question regarding mounting your horse from a young woman who read my book, “It’s for the Horses.” … “Recently, I’ve been riding this horse, Rowdy. Whenever I (and anyone else) try to...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Some would argue there are horses who need shoes to protect long lived damage in the hoof. Such as heel cracks, toe wall cracks, low soles, splintering and a host of other chronic ailments the horse is forced to endure. Every Ailment None of that need...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Posture and your horse’s emotions. Posture is more important than training. When your horse’s posture and improper body carriage make it difficult, or impossible, for her to complete a requested task, that causes stress in the horse. Stress quickly transforms into...
