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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

𝑩𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 For the horse owner, disaster preparedness is imperative. Because of their size and transportation needs, handling an emergency situation or a natural disaster takes extra consideration. The time to plan… Read More

Scratches or mud fever, technically known as equine pastern dermatitis, is a condition almost every horse owner or groomer will face at some point. It doesn’t discriminate – pasture pets and million-dollar show horses alike can develop scratches…. Read More

Horses give us many gifts simply by being in our lives. From being loving pets to providing comfort and long quiet rides, horses provide service and companionship. They also have an amazing therapeutic, healing power. Equine-assisted therapy is… Read More

𝒀𝒆𝒔, 𝒚𝒆𝒔, 𝒚𝒆𝒔! Breanna W. made some treats for the horses and Badger is over the moon!   • 2 cups of flour • 2 cups of oats (the regular old-fashioned – not quick-cooking or Instant) • 1… Read More

As you know, Faith N Friends does not “bail” horses from Kill Pens. We don’t accept bailed horses. We will, when possible, attend auctions and we will happily help others learn how to purchase FROM the auction –… Read More