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Category Archives: A Day In the Life of the Draper Therapies Team
5 Things to Bring When You’re Camping With Your Horse
I’m getting ready to leave for a camping trip with my horses, and this year in addition to my seasoned 20 year old trail horse, I have my two younger boys in tow to give Ridge a much-needed break after … Continue reading
Travel, Rehab or Show – Keep Legs Looking and Feeling Great!
I’ve blogged about my super sensitive thoroughbred mare, Katie, a few times. Our history is kind of interesting – she was the first horse I leased when I was young, then a friend bought her and they dabbled in dressage, … Continue reading
We Put the “Nap” in “Nap Blanket”
True story. I have several Draper blankets, including the travel blanket, the neck blanket, and my favorite the nap blanket (in couch size please!). Of course I love all of them, but recently I figured out just how great the … Continue reading
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Keeping Your Horse Cool and Loose in Summer
As the days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising and we’re starting to feel the difference in the sun. Pretty soon we’ll be in the middle of summer, and keeping horses cool as well as their muscles loose and … Continue reading
Returning Horses to Work in Rehab
Some of you may have read and followed the stories of my two OTTBs last year when they had suffered major injures in our Rehabilitate & Recover series of blog posts. Since winter has finally broken here in the Northeast, … Continue reading
Easing the Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Horses
Recently, my Selle Francais gelding was diagnosed with long-term, low-grade chronic Lyme disease. We knew he had been infected for a minimum of 5 months, but think it could have been as long as 2+ years. He was never really … Continue reading
Remember the Time I Polo Wrapped the Dog? The Incredibly Diverse Polo Wrap
I’ve known for awhile that polo wraps can be used for so much more than protecting a horses legs from bumps. When I was a kid, my fellow barn brats and I would wrap them around our own legs … Continue reading
Rolex Recap #RK3DE
Rolex 2015 was an interesting year, to say the least. The weather was beautiful for every day except cross country, and the rain on Saturday certainly had an impact on horses and riders alike. The jog on Wednesday was filled … Continue reading
The Struggle Is Real
At least it is if you are part of my animal family, where the new Sit Stay Forever Draper Bolster Dog bed just became the most coveted seat in the house. It seems my crew has changed the motto from … Continue reading
Falling on Solid Ground
Finally, it’s spring. Everybody who has been slammed with winter is SO excited for the warm weather and ground thawing out. I have to say, while I’m excited to get this snow off the ground and see temperatures above 35 … Continue reading