"He was going to shoot the horse!" We all hear horror stories about horses that get into the wrong situation, with the wrong owners or are asked to compete in the wrong discipline. Many times these horses are one connection or one circumstance away from excellence and a chance to thrive in life. It's a common story in the life of a horse and many times they don't end well. But when the stars align and a horse finds his place magic can happen. Read more...

This journey never ends, does it? First bare feet, then turnout with a herd, balance the minerals in the diet, throw out the blankets, buy a new saddle. What did I miss? After years of shoes, you can bet there are a host of problems in the body. During the spring, I stumbled upon a book on equine bodywork that I want to share with you: Beyond Horse Massage: A Breakthrough Interactive Method of Alleviating Soreness, Strain and Tension written by Jim Masterson. Read more…

When laminae is healthy and the attachment between bone and hoof strong, the foot will maintain a compact form, without distortion. A healthy hoof will fit tightly around the coffin bone and other healthy internal structures without defects such as rings, cracks, flares, bull nose, etc. Many factors can contribute to a horse getting hoof distortions. Read more...

Gwynedd Saddlery is operated by Holly McMullen, who has enjoyed thirty years of success serving the Hunter-Jumper and Dressage equestrians in the Philadelphia, PA. area. As these disciplines migrated into central Wisconsin, Gwynedd Saddlery was available to enhance and support their growth, while focusing on the requirements of those horses and riders who ride the trails in Central Wisconsin. Read more...