There are a couple of humorous comics that have made their rounds around the Internet a number of times. Two horses with long, shaggy fur look at...
Firn Hyde - Certified Equine Addict!
I'm a young horsewoman living in a tiny home on a horse farm in South Africa with three dogs, two pigs, a longsuffering man, and God's grace. I run a stableyard and compete in dressage with two kind geldings who keep me happy and a psychotic mare who keeps me humble. For the past two years, I've been writing for a living, and I enjoy every opportunity to combine my two passions.
Articles by Firn Hyde
Keep Horse Water Trough from Freezing
How much does a fat penguin weigh? Enough to break the ice. Sadly though, unless you live in Antarctica, you may not have access to a fat penguin to...
Different Types of Horseback Saddles
Through the many different disciplines of horseback riding, one thing stays fairly constant: most riding is done with a saddle. But for every type...
The Different Types of Hay for Horses
Fields of fat, shiny ponies populate my stableyard, prompting visitors to ask what I feed them. When I respond that most of them get nothing but...
Six Different Types of Saddle Pads – Which One is Right for You?
The days of using a saddle directly on our horse's back is long gone. These days, we all have a saddle pad for every ride, promoting your horse's...
5 Tips for Dealing With a Horse that Shows Aggression Towards Human
Horses have been our faithful servants for thousands of years, and today, they are best friends to many of us. But the fact remains that even the...
Impact Gel Saddle Pad Review – Why You Should Own One!
With many riding problems being linked to the comfort of the horse's back – especially in a world where riders are getting heavier and sports more...
The Best Dressage Saddles + Buying Guide
If you've chosen this ancient discipline of equestrian art for your latest obsession, you'll need theperfect saddle. Saddle fit for horse and rider...
The Five Best Horse Treats
If you have a horse, chances are that you love to feed him a tasty titbit. There's something so satisfying about seeing your equine friend chow down...
Barn Fly Control Strategies and Tips
Whatever area you're in and whatever discipline you ride, whatever breed of horse you have and whatever management system you use, one pest plagues...
Four Different Types of Horse Bits and Their Uses
For thousands of years, humans have been working with horses using bits. The art of communicating with a half-ton animal by a piece of metal in its...
Six Different Types of Horse Shoes: Uses and Where to Purchase
Controversial as they've become, horseshoes have been around since Ancient Greece, and they aren't going to leave us anytime soon. The majority of...
Tail Rubbing Cures and Causes
Picture this: Your horse has been groomed to perfection. His coat has been washed and brushed and every hair is in place, his mane neatly trimmed...
Western Saddle Buying Guide and the Eight Best Western Saddles
When it comes to buying a saddle for your trusty steed, there is a bewildering variety of options on the market, and it's easy to feel lost. As a...
The Best Horse Shampoos
We all love to give our horses a good bath, leaving them silky, shiny, and smelling nicer than ever. For some horses with skin problems, bathing is...
The Different Types of Horse Feed: Which Feed Should you Give Your Horse?
Walking into a feed shop can be a bewildering experience for the new horse owner. The shelves are absolutely stocked with bales of hay, bags of...
Colic in Horses
Colic. It's a word that all horse owners dread, and rightfully so. Widely known as the most prevalent killer of horses worldwide, this disease can...
How to Store Hay Without a Barn
All horses eat hay, but not all horse owners have the luxury of a spacious barn in which to keep said hay. Especially for owners of multiple horses,...
Horse Hoof Care: Best Technique
“No hoof, no horse”. Old and tired as the saying might be, it always applies. Most of us know to keep our horses on a regular cycle with a qualified...
How Often to Deworm Horses?
Most horse owners know that internal parasites can cause all sorts of problems for your equine friend. But opinions differ wildly on how often...
How to Keep Horse Water from Freezing without Electricity
Winter poses a whole new set of problems for the horse owner, from snowballs in their feet to protection from the elements. But one that many owners...
Caring for Horses in Winter (The Four Best Tips)
Caring for Horses in Winter can be hard, in many areas, its extreme temperatures and violent weather can pose a significant problem for our equine...
Three Horse Cribbing Solutions
Stables vices have plagued horse and owner for many years – ever since we first decided that horses would be better off shut up inside. One of the...
Alfalfa for Horses – Is It a Wise Choice?
Nothing smells better than breaking open a fresh bale of alfalfa hay; so green and fragrant you can't blame your horse for loving the taste. Horses...
The 4 Best Fly Masks for Horses
In the hot, summer-rainfall climate where I run my stableyard, flies are a continual pest. With the yard being on the same property as a working...
How to Treat and Prevent Saddle Sores from Horseback Riding
Long summer days, long trails, long hours in the saddle... it all sounds like utter bliss. But especially for those riders who don't get to mount up...
Bloated Horse (Excessive Gas) – Symptoms, Prevention and Probiotics
Bloating is a disorder of the digestive system, usually related to colic. A bloated horse's stomach or intestines are too full – usually of gas –...
“My Horse Keeps Losing Shoes!” – Top 5 Reasons for Lost Shoes
We've all been there: usually the morning before a show or clinic, or perhaps directly after the farrier has been, your horse comes in with three...
How Much Hay Should a Horse Eat Per Day?
We all know that horses eat hay, but for the horse owner, it's not that simple. This aspect of horse management is utterly integral to the horse's...
Sweet Itch in Horses and the 5 Best Treatment Options
Sweet itch is the frustration of horse owners the world over. Occurring everywhere from Canada to Australia to Africa, this particularly persistent...
The Uses of 6 Common Types of Bridles and Where to Buy Them
I always find it entertaining to watch the look on new riders' faces the first time they walk into a tack shop. Their inner horse-crazy kid always...