Blog Posts
Tale of Two Horses: Nutrition Discrepancies Cause Owner Frustrations
Recently, Horse.com welcomed Dr. Clair Thunes, an equine nutritionist and owner of Summit Equine Nutrition based in Gilbert, Arizona, to a Q&A session called Am I Feeding My Horse Right? Dr. Thunes brought her expertise as a consultant who works with owners,...
Mainely Mulch Sighting
Seen at a local garden center — it's time to spread the mulch! Mainely Mulch and Premium Ground Cover that is...
New Chicks? Have Fun & Be Prepared
Gear You’ll Need for the First Days & Beyond Tending baby chicks this Spring? Be prepared for a flock of chickens in no time. Chicks grow fast — the journey from fertilized egg to chick takes a mere 21 days. One more week, and they’ll have feathers and a mind of...
Considering an Eco-Friendly Garden? It’s a Natural!
Whether you are starting a garden for the first time or rehabilitating an existing space, creating a garden that is eco-friendly is a smart move when it comes to the environment — and it has plenty of benefits for the gardener. Eco-gardeners adhere to these basic...
Tick Prevention & Your Horse
It can seem that ticks are lurking beneath the frozen tundra-like surface just waiting to strike the moment the sun shines. It’s partially true — ticks don’t die in freezing temperatures. They merely remain dormant, while deer ticks remain active year-round. In many...
Equine Mobility and the Spine: Detecting Signs of Restriction
The team at Lucerne Farms enjoyed hearing the reader response to our post about spinal manipulation last month. Interest in the spine as a focal point of equine wellness is no surprise: the horse’s spine is truly unique, functionally and evolutionarily....
Lucerne Farms is Welcoming 2019 With Our Top Posts of Last Year
Lucerne Farms is Welcoming 2019 With Our Top Posts of Last Year The best stories are evergreen, and some of the stories that made an appearance on the Lucerne Farm Blog in 2018 are certainly worth revisiting. These Top 5 Posts represent those YOU liked...
Horse Spinal Manipulation
For Pain and Performance, Owners Rely on Hands-on Treatment Erin Smith knows when her 12-year old horse Guthrie is hurting. A former roping horse, Guthrie was the perfect horse for Smith, who wanted a calm, steady trail horse. But she found they were staying off the...
Equine Immunizations Part II: Virus Reports Drive Concerns for Horse Owners
Immunization is the first line of defense for protecting against several serious diseases — it’s simply the most effective way to maintain a healthy horse and herd. This year is no exception. In recent months, disease concerns have heightened in New England, causing...
Equine Immunizations Part I: The Best Way to Protect Your Horse’s Health
Setting up an immunization schedule within the first three months of your horse’s life is critical to your horse and your herd. The diseases you will be protecting your horse against are devastating and often fatal, but they can easily be prevented through routine...
15-year-old Maine Para-equestrian Has His Eye on Tokyo
Meet David Botana & Lord Locksley: A Winning Duo for Team USA In many ways, David Botana is a typical 15-year-old. Of course, he is a straight-A student who excels in his college prep classes, but he also likes playing video games, has a soft spot for most...
What is Ileus? A Closer Look at Equine Gastrointestinal Motility
Understanding Sky’s Diagnosis Managing ileus is a serious concern for owners of post-operative horses like Sky. A leading cause of post-operative fatalities as a result of complications of colic surgery, postoperative ileus occurs in an estimated 10% – 50% of equine...