Archive for October, 2008

Like women, whose feet hurt after hours spent walking on high heels, horses’ feet also bear a lot of stress when training for competitions. In fact, inappropriate footing can cause a horse to develop various bone disorders and joint problems.

That is why it is important to provide proper footing for horses. If you are a horse lover, this would mean giving your horses the best quality of care available. But if you are an equestrian, this could spell the difference between victory and defeat.

Figure out the best footing for your horse
On deciding which footing would best benefit your horse, 2 things must be considered: the type of surface on which the horse undergoes training, and impact resistance. Read the rest of this entry »

You’re proud of the fantastic garden you’ve worked hard for. When your children come near it however, you shoo them away. It is understandable that you’re afraid they’ll ruin your garden. But doesn’t turning them away make you feel bad in the end?

It shouldn’t be a choice between something you love and someone you love. Just because they’re kids doesn’t mean they can’t understand why the garden is beautiful and why everyone should help take care of it. Here are 3 ways to introduce your kids to the garden without the chaos. Read the rest of this entry »

Living in the city can be less stressful than it is. Work and family already make your hands full. The moments that you have for yourself shouldn’t add to your fatigue. The challenge is to find the right things to do with the little free time that you get without spending so much.

The trick is to think with simplicity. Freeing your mind is the objective as it is the method. Below are two simple things you can do with your alone-time. Read the rest of this entry »