In recent years, questions regarding the efficacy of metal, nailed on horseshoes have begun to arise among equestrians. Though the process of nailing on a metal shoe is painless when done properly, there is significant concern that the hard metal surface actually...
Marian Vermeulen - Certified Equine Addict!

Marian Vermeulen was born into a family with two horses and horses have been a central part of her life ever since. She grew up running bareback through the surrounding woods and forests, and started training horses while attending university to study history and philosophy. After working at riding stables and dude ranches for a few years, she began focusing on training. Today, Marian owns three horses, volunteer trains for the local rescue, and trains for several clients in the area as well as doing freelance history writing on the side. She specializes in starting horses under saddle, working with “problem” behaviors and troubled horses, and helping owners improve their relationship with their own horses.
Articles by Marian Vermeulen
How Much Does It Cost to Shoe a Horse
Whenever someone new is thinking of getting into horses and the experienced horse owners are describing expenses, there are always three big ones that remain consistent: feed, vet, and farrier. No domestic situation is sufficient to wear a horse’s feet naturally like...
How To Know If Your Mare Is Pregnant
So you’ve taken your mare to be covered by a stallion, and now want to know whether or not the breeding was successful. There are several different ways to predict if a horse is pregnant. Below we will discuss both non-veterinary and veterinary indicators of...