It's October!

If you haven't noticed already, Halloween is closely upon us. You can't go anywhere lately without seeing decorations and costumes. There seems to be a lot more pet costumes available for cats and dogs everywhere I go. So... I thought I would ask if any of our followers dress up there horses for fun or for a local parade. 

We would LOVE to see pictures of previous costumes or ones you plan to use this year. 

Here are some of our favorite ones we found online. 

Enjoy :)

Which one is your favorite? Comment with your top pick or post your own pictures. 

Too cute not to post

I found this poem online (I did not write it nor am I taking credit) and I wanted to share it with my readers.

Horses, they bring such joy, 

Horses, they’re like oversized toys.

Horses, they make the world go ‘round, 

Horses, they make the best sounds.

Horses, they hardly ever miss a beat, 

Horses, they’re always so sweet.

Horses, they give us freedom in life, 

Horses, they show us beauty and strife.

Horses, they’re the closest thing to perfection, 

Horses, they’re full of action.

Horses, they’ll be a girl’s best friend, 

Horses, they’ll be there til the end.

Horse Tips for a Safe 4th of July

• Keep you firework festivities as far away from your horses as possible.
• Don’t ride your horse(s) while fireworks are being used.
• Keep your horses together and in a familiar place.
• Place cotton balls (or cotton wool) inside horses’ ears to block loud 4th of July fireworks noises.
• Play soothing music for your horses while the fireworks are going on
• If your horse is new to you and you don’t know how he/she will react to the loud noises, consult your veterinarian about a giving your horse a sedative to keep them asleep while all the festivities are going on outside.
• Make sure you check on your insurance to see if you will be covered should there be any horse related damages or if you horse gets hurt due to the fireworks somehow.

Always be prepared, not unlike people horses can startle very easily and its up to you to keep them calm and safe during this stressful time. 

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July!!