by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
HALTERING A HORSE RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY Howdy Friends! Is there a wrong way to halter a horse? I believe there is. And we don’t need to put a halter on the wrong way. So why do we do that? Sometimes an amusing sight I’m always amused when I’m at an equine event, trail...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Do you know what’s in your horse’s hay? Be sure to test your hay. In many cases the sugar and non-structured carbs are much higher than we think. . Your County Extension Officer will happily test it for you. Best horse hay will be no higher...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
This little story was inspired by my conversations with Linda Tellington-Jones, when I wrote an article for Natural Horse Magazine. . THE MOVE Her only thought as she ran through the tall, wet grass was how huge her world now seemed. Holding her faded blue gingham...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Over the years I’ve known more than a few horses, loved some deeply. All horses want to trust us. My mare Kessy took a long time to accept and offer trust, and love. She will always maintain her strong-willed independence. It’s a huge,...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! When I talk about my mare Kessy having been such a biter when we first met and I’m asked how I fixed it I always answer, “Ignore the negative and celebrate the positive.” Kessy had serious trust and friendship issues when we first met....
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
FROM FOUNDER TO SOUND Howdy Friends! Trimmed Rosie this morning as she munched her hay. She has surely come a long way in 40 months. From foundered, overgrown feet to positively perfect feet today! A lot of things went into rebuilding these perfect feet, diet...