Happy New Year!

I love January 1st because you feel refreshed and rejuvenated with a blank slate. Just like everyone else, I write my new year resolutions and get off to a great start…but then I fall off the wagon. Well, this year will be different…said everyone 😉

This year is going to be great since it is the year of the dog! Dogs are amazing animals and enhance our lives in so many ways. It is only fitting that we take this year to show them how much we care. A

Do not lose your head while trail riding this fall.

With Halloween right around the corner what better time to talk about your head and riding. *Cue spooky music

Here are 10 tips to remember when trail riding regarding your head.

Always wear a helmet.
Watch for low branches that might “take” your head off.
Be on the watch for spider webs.
Stay alert and watching so when deer jump out in front of you and take off running you are prepared if your horse follows suit.
Remain calm if your horse gets startled.
Bring a pocket knife

The “Great American Eclipse” is going to occur today. It is an exciting event for humans to watch but not for your pets. This eclipse is when the moon passes over the sun and causes 2.5 minutes of darkness. The danger lies in the sun’s powerful rays that can burn your retina and the retina of any animal that looks directly at the sun.

Dogs and most animals do not look directly at the sun so “Eclipse Blindness” is not a major concern. However I always like to play it safe

A fitting post since today is national “Take Your Dog to Work” day. Maybe if you show this to your employer they will allow you to bring your dog more often to work 🙂

There are a million benefits that dogs provide to us. If you are a business owner you may attract the perfect hire by adding a dog friendly office to the benefits. Here is a list of how they benefit us at work.

They increase employee morale. Dogs help people relax and lift spirits. How can you resist smiling,

Try this fun quiz by Best Friends to see what your cat mood is and what type of cat is a perfect fit for you. I love this idea and how they are using it to match people and cats. It is important to consider personality when adopting an animal. Take the quiz and share with a friend. I am “Pouncy” which is so true 🙂 Here is my description from the quiz

“You’re feisty. You’re full of energy. And when you meet a cat who can’t resist swatting at a

Hay is an important part of the Equine diet. The ideal diet should consist of high quality grass and legume mix hay at 1.5-2% of the body weight of the horse. That is for a horse that is out to pasture most or all the time. Horses that are performance or endurance may need extra calories from grain. There are so many different types of grain, supplements, and feeding options where do you begin? The answer is with a hay analysis.

A hay analysis will tell you what minerals, vitamins, starch,

Meadowsweet is a great herb that has many uses for horses. The major use is for digestive problems like stomach ulcers. It soothes the stomach and works wonders for treating diarrhea. Meadowsweet is said to be one of the best digestive remedies available and is used often in holistic medicine. You can feed the dried herb to the horse or for a faster response you can take the dried herb and pour 1/2 pint of boiling water over it and let it cool. Then you can put everything over your

Walking is a great form of exercise for you and your dog so why not do it together. Also as we all age it is beneficial for joints and muscles. The fresh air is good for the lungs and spirit. Take a deep breath of fresh air and notice how it reduces stress. When the weather is nice and the sun is out you can increase your vitamin D intake. Watch your dog when he goes for a walk and notice how he wants to smell everything. Sniffing on a

I love treat recipes that can be used for all of my fur children. I made a batch of these on Tuesday as a valentine gift for my dogs and horse. This recipe is easy and nutritious. Pinterest is a great place to look for easy treat recipes or anything else you might need. Make up a batch and spoil the ones you love. Remember to only feed these as treats and not in place of meals. They look so good you may want to try one yourself.

Recipe:

1/2 cup shredded