Equestrians - we can do better (?)
This may come off as a rant but there really is a point! I own, ride, show, have my own barn but I do not provide boarding and I do not...
The Amateur Equestrian Winter Woes, part I
Around December I hear from my equestrians friends that their instructor or trainer is packing up and heading to a show circuit somewhere...
Pro-Stride APS treatment - week 1
For those that have not seen Cassian's story on Canter Haven's facebook page, here is a short summary to get readers up to speed. He was...
Saturday's Subject - Showing, part II
Feeling pretty good- sticking to my Saturday plan of updating the CHF blog! Continuing on with this subject of showing, why do it, and...
Saturday's Subject: Showing and why, part I
I keep thinking I will be on it when it comes to our Blog but time escapes me and next thing I know, it has been weeks since I last wrote...
Teaching to stretch
Skye can be an uptight OTTB so have been working on stretching. By encouraging him to lower his neck and reach down, this can help...
Diagnosis - the bad and the good
2 months ago, Canter Haven Farm was contacted by one of our supportive Veterinarian friends about an OTTB looking for a forever home. He...
Product review time - 3D Air Mesh half pad
The Kavallerie half pad - I started looking at pads that are therapeutic and offer maximum support for the horse. My knowledge of half...
Winter - 1 month down, 1 to go
I think the hardest months to deal with are January and February. Even though November and December can get cold, there are always warm...
OTTB service announcement - The Thoroughbred Holiday Classic
One of the best shows for Thoroughbreds! All thoroughbreds and various classes- Dressage, Western, Hunters, Jumpers.... And ALL...