Horse Smarts & Carts BLOG

Details: Created: 10 January 2016

FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY FOR HORSES in “Horse Smarts & Carts," a blog for horse lovers... full of horsey tips, entertainment, and carriage driving equine knowledge. GSCA members and others share terrific experiences here!

Details: Created: 24 August 2016

Technique for practicing leg-yielding and lateral work using long lines:

Details: Created: 28 July 2016

MYLES STANDISH RIDE/DRIVE (by Eric Wilking)
For the third year in a row John Huether hosted the Myles Standish Ride/Drive assisted by Linda & Eric Wilking for the Granite State Carriage Association. This year the State Forest was perfect for the event. Weather was great with warm daytime temperatures and cool temps at night, great for getting rest for the next day’s drive/ride.

Details: Created: 28 July 2016

by Carol Gosselin

What is Chronic Progressive Lymphedema?
Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition caused by the abnormal functioning of the lymphatic system in the skin, which results in chronic lymphedema (swelling).

Details: Created: 06 July 2016

Driving horses in harness is a lot of fun and a great way to share them with other people. This safety sheet has been put together to help educate newcomers to the sport and to remind those of us who have been driving for a while what dictates safety. We, the Board of Directors of The Granite State Carriage Association, urge you to adhere to these recommendations to allow our sport to be as safe as we can make it.

Details: Created: 22 June 2016

by Carol Gosselin
Most people would be surprised to hear that there is actually a difference between hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding.

Details: Created: 22 June 2016

GSCA Members enjoy Apple Blossom outing, Touchstone Farm
The sun shone bright and a cool breeze kept all the bugs away at the rescheduled GSCA Ride and Drive...

Details: Created: 05 June 2016

from Associations for the Advancement of Natural Horse Care Practices

Jaime Jackson, well known for natural hoof care and the concept of "Paddock Paradise," reviews commonly-held beliefs and practices that should be questioned.

Details: Created: 05 June 2016

by Connie Moses

Have we forgotten our inner creativity??

Already you express your creative self by enjoying horses:

Details: Created: 23 May 2016

Good video on Hosing-- how to teach your horse to stand calmly for bathing. These same techniques can be applied to anything your horse is apprehensive about.