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Dental Care Importance for Older Horses during Springtime
As horses age, their dental health becomes increasingly important. Regular dental care for older horses is crucial for maintaining their...
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- Apr 17
- 3 min
Springtime Health Risks for Older Horses: Tips for Prevention and Treatment
Springtime is a beautiful season for horse owners and their equine companions, but it can also bring about health risks for older horses....
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Spring Events at Ryerss Farm
Spring is just about here, and this upcoming season is the perfect time to visit Ryerss Farm and all our beautiful residents! We also...
- Feb 8
- 3 min
February is International Hoof Care Month
Why Hoof Care is Important Your horse relies on your care and commitment to keeping them healthy. One of the most important parts of...
- Jan 18
- 3 min
A New Year Checklist for Senior Equines
New year, same horse care practices! As seasons come and go, we must adjust to the needs of our older horses and adequately prepare them...
- Dec 20, 2022
- 4 min
Ryerss Farm Recaps 2022
2022 proved to be a busy and full year here at Ryerss Farm. We enjoyed welcoming visitors daily and a handful of new residents throughout...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Giving Tuesday - How to Help Ryerss through Donations
Giving Tuesday is November 29th! Created in 2012, this day is meant to celebrate the power of generosity. With over 80 U.S. movements...
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
Common Issues to Expect with Aging Equines
Time is one of those things that is hard to appreciate at the moment, but it continues on day after day, hour by hour, and minute by...
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
Fall Tips for your senior horse
Warm summer weather is slowly ending, and autumn chills are coming. It’s time for you and your horse to prepare for the weather change!...
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
Horse Pasture Management Tips
In order to achieve successful horse pasture management, you must follow many procedures to ensure your pasture is as healthy as...
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
Safety Tips to Follow Around Equines
Following basic horse safety rules is essential when handling and riding horses. Whether it is your first time riding an equine or you...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Tips For Your Equine During Warmer Months
Summer is just about here, and there are plenty of activities you and your horse can enjoy while soaking up the sun! That is why it is...
- May 2, 2022
- 3 min
Horse Hoof Care
Hoof care is extra important in the summer season! During the summer, hooves need to be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Proper hoof care is...
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
National Help a Horse Day and the History of Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
National Help a Horse Day is on April 26th! This national holiday encourages horse lovers and animal rights advocates to join forces and...
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Donations and Sponsorship Options at Ryerss
At Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, we are a non-profit charitable organization, so we receive no government funding. Ryerss Farm relies...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 4 min
Keep Your Horse Healthy this Winter
As the winter season begins, it is important to maintain your horse’s overall health and well-being. As the weather starts to drastically...
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Feeding Your Senior Horse
When it comes to feeding your senior horse, you will find that not every horse requires the same care. Like humans, senior horses have...
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Year in Review at Ryerss Farm
What a year it has been here at Ryerss Farm! After a year of being apart it was so enjoyable to be able to be together again and for the...
- Nov 18, 2021
- 4 min
Preparing Your Senior Equine for Winter
As the temperatures continue to fall and the brisk air of winter is just around the corner, now is the time to get your senior horse...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
5 Health Issues to Watch for in Your Senior Horse
Humans are not the only ones who will notice an increase in health issues as they age, your horses will do the same. As much as we don’t...
- Sep 13, 2021
- 5 min
10 Senior Horse Facts You May Not Know
Similarly to humans, as horses get older they may require more care and new routines to maintain their health. Although we may not like...
- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
TLC for the Senior Horse: 5 Steps
It is always important to take care of your horse, but it is especially crucial as your horse ages. Your horse’s body starts to break down,
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Preparing for the Summer Season with Senior Horses
Summer is a great time to take your horse on trail rides, try out new tricks, and for you to bask in the warmer weather.
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Different Types of Horses That you can Find at Ryerss Farm
At Ryerss Farm, we have all different types of horses come to our farm. Each horse will range in age, breed, and walks of life. Below is...
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
10 Ways to Spend Your Summer with Ryerss Farm
Looking for new, fun plans for this upcoming summer? Are you interested in horses? Ryerss Farm is the perfect place for you, your friends, a
- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
Spring Horse Training Tips: Conditioning Senior Horses
Spring is finally here! Now is the perfect time to take your beloved horse out of the stable and exercise with him/her. If you have an...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
Run for the Horses 2021
Are you extremely competitive and love to run? Are you someone who loves to walk and talk with family or friends? Do you feel strongly...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 5 min
10 Things You Might Not Know About Senior Horses
Horses Age Differently Most horses age differently. Some horses start to show signs of aging in their mid to late teens. Others may not...
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of Maintaining Your Horse’s Dental Health
Dental checkups are essential for horses. At Ryerss Farm, each horse needs at least one dental visit per year. As a horse becomes older,...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
What it Means to Sponsor a Horse at Ryerss Farm.
Sponsoring a horse is more than just a donation, it is a unique opportunity to get involved in our residents’ lives. At Ryerss we provide...
- Nov 12, 2020
- 4 min
7 Ways to Give Back to Ryerss Farm
This month we celebrate appreciating others and giving thanks for all we have and that includes our beautiful horses. In this blog post, you
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
What is Fall Laminitis and How Can You Manage It?
Laminitis is an equine condition in which a horse suffers from extreme pain and discomfort in their hooves.
- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
A Fall Checklist to Maintain Your Horse’s Health
Fall is a great time to make sure that all of your horse's veterinary, nutrition, forage, and pasture to-dos are in order.
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Keep Your Horse in Tip Top Shape
It’s important to stay up to date with all of your horse's health necessities from medications to routine check ups. H
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
5 Tips to Keep Your Horses Safe in the Summer Heat
While you try to keep yourself cool this summer, remember your horse needs just as much attention.
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
What is Cushing’s Disease and how do you treat it?
Managing a horse can be tricky, whether it’s your first or your fifth. Ryerss is here to guide you through some of our techniques that have
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Looking To Volunteer at an Equine Rescue / Sanctuary? Here’s Why We Think That You Should
Volunteering at an equine rescue or sanctuary like Ryerss Farm has many
valuable and satisfying benefits. We firmly belie
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Looking for Ways to Help Ryerss Farm? Be A Sponsor!
Are you looking for ways to help give back to Ryerss Farm? Learn about our Sponsor a Horse program to help offset the costs of care.
- Mar 12, 2020
- 2 min
How to Help a Horse Sanctuary
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines is a nonprofit horse sanctuary that takes in retired horses and cares for them in their old age. Since they are
- Feb 14, 2020
- 3 min
How We Say Thank You
Ryerss is hosting a buffet dinner to honor the first responders and contractors who helped Ryerss come back after the fire last November.
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
Ryerss Farm For Aged Equines Dedicates New Bell Education Center With Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, February 11, 2017, the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines celebrated the completion of its new Bell Education Center.
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
New Barn Loft Floor Installed Thanks To The Generosity of Brennan Equine Welfare Fund
The 60-stall Main Barn on Ryerss Farm property is over 30 years old and was showing its age. We desperately needed to replace the wooden fl
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
You're Never Too Young To Make A Big Difference
This past summer, Ashleigh and Mary Cate, two girls who both love Ryerss, decided to use their summer vacation to do something worthwhile an
