by Lucerne Farms | Sep 22, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2021
As we head into fall, the lush pasture may be waning. It’s time to make winter plans—but what will you do for your horse’s turnout over the winter months? For many people, a dry lot is the perfect turnout situation for their horses. A dry lot is a small paddock, which...
by Lucerne Farms | Aug 16, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2021
For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulty breathing is a fact of life. Though we can’t cure it for our horses, we can help to manage the symptoms. Heaves is an allergic reaction to inhaled particles. According to Dr. Gabrielle A....
by Lucerne Farms | Jul 12, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2021
You’ve trained hard and practiced the sticky points over and over again. Your tack is cleaned, the trailer is packed… you feel as prepared as you can be when you pull out and head to the horse show. You’ve done everything in your power to ensure a successful...
by Lucerne Farms | Jun 12, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2021
Typically, if you provide your horse with adequate amounts of fresh, clean water, your horse will drink enough to satisfy their hydration needs. But what do you do when your horse decides that they are no longer thirsty? We have all heard the proverb, “You can lead a...
by Lucerne Farms | May 12, 2021 | Lucerne Farms Blog 2021, Mainely Mulch/Premium Ground Cover
From raised beds to large commercial gardens, properly mulching your vegetables will help them thrive while cutting down on the amount of time you spend working in the garden. There are a number of products that you can use as mulch, with materials ranging from...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 12, 2021 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2021
When preparing for the next horse show or dressage competition, many riders tend to focus solely on ring work. It is easy to fall into the routine of working on the skills that you will use during competitions, such as steady gaits and consistent transitions. However,...
