Hot weather guidelines for hoof care
Your horse’s hoof care needs change with the seasons. Keep him sound and healthy this summer with these tips. Most of us wait anxiously for…
Category: Horse Health
Healthy lungs, healthy horse
Keeping your horse’s lungs healthy can be simply achieved with small changes to your barn cleaning methods and feeding practices. The quality of air your horse breathes, and…
A balanced performance horse
Is your performance horse lacking in the show ring, or in his training? Here are the top three reasons your well- bred and well-trained horse…
Snakebites in horses
An integrative approach to the detection and management of snakebites. While curiosity is often a good feature in horses, it can sometimes come back to…
Deworming update
Many barns still use basic rotational deworming with chemical products for parasite control. However, recent information and research is warning of parasite resistance to certain…
Equine therapy for autism
Equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding can offer great benefits for those living with autism spectrum disorder. Nine-year-old Gabe had never uttered a word in his…
Should you invest in a grazing muzzle?
If your horse is an easy keeper, he may benefit from a grazing muzzle while on pasture. When your vet, farrier or best friend looks…
Laminitis — case study
If dealing with laminitis and founder in your horse is starting to feel hopeless, MdF’s successful rehabilitation may give you some inspiration and new ideas…
Giving your horse a bath
Does your horse hate being bathed? Here’s how to approach bath time a little differently to make it a positive experience for everyone. Many horses…
Kinesiology tape for horses
Kinesiology tape is not just for people, horses can benefit from it too. Find out how it works and where you can learn to do it…
Slow feeding: a more natural way to feed hay
The slow feeding movement has gained great momentum over the past few years as more and more people (and horses!) discover its benefits. Feeding hay…
TTouch for digestive health
These gentle, non-invasive exercises can offer your horse relief from minor digestive issues, improve his digestion, or reduce his discomfort while waiting for the vet…
