GrangeKnows Blog

Horses are beautiful creatures and so graceful when they move – their poise and distinguished movements mesmerize even non-horse people. Case in point, who doesn’t love watching the Budweiser's Clydesdales with their long manes, flowing tails, and feathering pasterns? Everyone can agree, mane and tails are gorgeous, especially when they are cared for. Keep in mind, all breeds are different and not every horse can grow a long and luxurious ma… Read more

Ever heard the saying, “ No hoof, no horse?" If a horse's hooves lack care on a regular basis and the horse isn’t being properly fed, riding is not going to be possible. Hoof care and maintenance isn't just every six to eight weeks when the horse is due for a trim or shod, hooves should be checked, handled and cared for daily.DAILY CLEANING IS HOOF CARE Cleaning out hooves daily not only keeps debris out, but it also gives you an idea of… Read more

The Importance of Equine Care during Cold Weather Spring is fast approaching, but with the cold nights we are still experiencing, spring feels so far away. No matter if you bundle your horses in blankets or just provide some sort of shelter for them, you still need to watch how the cold weather is affecting them. With the cold weather, horses tend not to drink as much water as they normally would on a warmer day. Make sure they have a… Read more

To Horse Blanket or Not to Horse Blanket... that is the question that we get asked every year. When a horse owner is considering whether or not to blanket their horse there are several things to take into consideration. We as humans tend to put our feelings into our horse, therefore if we're cold they must be. So we put on a jacket and we put one on our horse. However, when we are standing out in the rain we know enough to get out o… Read more