Keeping Your Horse Happy and Healthy in Winter

“It was You who set all the boundaries of the earth; You made both summer and winter.” (Psalm 74:17) With Christmas behind us and the month of Lent just around the corner, we find ourselves in the throes of an unusually harsh winter. Even in Texas we’ve seen freezing temperatures and blankets of snow on… Read more »

Overcoming Years of Depression through Equine Therapy

We’ve spoken at great length about our duty toward the creatures of the earth. As gracious stewards of our pretty little planet, we hope that we might better serve the word of our Lord by faithfully tending to our animals so that they too may lead bountiful, comfortable lives. Today, however, we’ll talk about another… Read more »

Retired Horses in the Florida Sun

Reverence for the God-given strength and beauty of the wild horse is easy to achieve when one considers both the power that these animals possess and yet their great capacity for peace. Horses who are cared for care for their masters in return. Here at Deer Creek Structures, we try to do our part by… Read more »

Britain’s Follyfoot Horses [Video]

The first day of the year has come and gone, and the entire world is ready to move forward with 2014. The New Year promises to be a progressive one, and here at Deer Creek Structures we hope that means more people will better understand the depth of our connection with God’s creations. The horse,… Read more »

Owning a Horse This Holiday Season [Video]

It is better to give than to receive during the holiday season, as we’ve all heard. Sometimes, giving a material gift pales in comparison to the joy someone can feel when given a second chance. This Christmas season, Deer Creek Structures wants to spend some time rejoicing in stories of horses that have been given… Read more »

Heavenly Hoofs this Holiday Season [Video]

As the Christmas season grows deeper, we’re reminded of our Christian calling to show charity to others in need. Helping to take care of those that suffer proves our humility in the face of God. Even more impressive are the stories of those who suffer themselves and use that anguish as a reason to help… Read more »

Helping Horses Battle Laminitis [Video]

God calls all of his followers to have empathy for the many creatures in his dominion. Yes, we control the domain of nature, but we need to exert this power in a generous way so as to support the health and dignity of all of God’s creations. One of the best ways to show this… Read more »

This Thanksgiving, Be Thankful for Hope

Happy (early) Thanksgiving! We should all be thankful for horses and hope, don’t you think? The gentle, graceful beauty of our equestrian friends is something that we as human beings can learn a great deal from. These strong yet peaceful creatures are often a source of solace for those of us who are dealing with… Read more »

Adopting a Horse [Video]

At Deer Creek Structures, we’re always interested in promoting the welfare of the regal power and beauty of horses. As God’s stewards on Earth, we must recognize our role as caretakers of the many creatures that inhabit our world. It troubles us to know that some horses meet an undignified end at the hands of… Read more »

Mississippi Equine Therapy

The gentle power of the horse is a majestic quality that God calls us to respect by using that power for good rather than ill. We at Deer Creek Structures are always encouraged to find out about others across the country and the world that bring people in need and horses together to help both…. Read more »