by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! I was asked recently about “testing for titers.” The best way to explain the truth about it for me, was to go back through my notes from interviews I’d done with immunologists and veterinarians. The very best, and most concise explanation comes from an...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Here is a great illustration of how a horse is knocked off balance by using the inside rein to turn/bend. The right is correct, as the horse is turning with both shoulders, the left horse has been knocked over his outside shoulder, and will fight for...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Lyme Disease is a horrible thing, and very difficult to “cure,” “manage” or “prevent.” But there is one thing we can do I personally know works, to manage this dreaded invader of soundness in our horses. All the Holistic Veterinarians, and doctors I’ve...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Thoughts on vaccinations, as do many homeopathic, holistic and natural practices, such as all-forage diets, no stalls, no shoes, etc., often cause quite vigorous debates. My own opinion though is we way, way over-vaccinate—to the health detriment of our...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! He stopped under the oak on his way to the barn, looked out to his mare, and whistled. She raised her head, after a pause, came to his side. Draping his arm over her neck he let her bear his weight. They stood a moment, him leaning on her, she accepting...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses, Writing
Howdy Friends! Let’s see if I can tie two emails that are worlds apart (are they really?), together. One a horse question and one about writing. A friend emailed and asked how I build confidence in a horse. Another friend asked how I build a character in a...
