Faith N Friends

M&M is a 8 year old, 11 hand grade bay pony with the cutest puppy dog personality. She is incredibly easy to catch, will come when called, stands tied great, stands great for the farrier… What else do… Read More

Chile is a 15.3 hand, 28 y/o TN walker chestnut mare. Yes you heard that correct chestnut mare… so age means nothing to them. Chile was used for years at a trail riding facility which recently shut down,… Read More

Disaster planning is an integral part of any emergency management plan. It can help prepare you for the worst, and it can also prevent you from accidentally injuring your horses. • Ready your horses – Make sure your… Read More

Faith N Friends doesn’t support kill buyers. We don’t accept horses from kill pens or from people who “bailed” them from kill pens. You shouldn’t either. The horses “jailed” by kill buyers are intended to pull at your… Read More

Floating, or filing down sharp edges (hooks), is a regular part of standard domesticated horse care and dental checks should be done at least once a year. Good dental health helps to prevent many problems for the horse,… Read More

Some studies indicate that between 60-90% of horses have gastric ulcers. Even foals can get affected. These ulcers are the result of erosion of the lining of the stomach caused by prolonged exposure to the normal acid found… Read More

Helping horses and people through Faith N’ Friends Horse Rescue & Sanctuary January 2, 2020 | WATE A local non-profit organization is getting a fresh start in 2020. Faith N’ Friends Horse Rescue and Sanctuary is hosting a… Read More

Cribbing is a self-stimulatory behavior in horses characterized by the horse grabbing an object with its upper teeth and pulling against it, arching its neck. Some possible causes are stress, boredom, temperament, and diet and there may be… Read More

𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑴𝒚𝒕𝒉: If fed dry, beet pulp will swell up and injure (or kill) your horse.   𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕: Beet pulp is completely safe to feed to horses. It will not cause a horse to choke if allowed to… Read More

Blister beetles are members of the insect family Meloidae. Blister beetles get their name because when disturbed, they secrete a defensive toxin called cantharidin from glands at their leg joints, which may cause blisters or even oozing lesions… Read More