New study to help develop health and well-being guidelines for air-transported horses
Tens of thousands of horses are transported by air every year, yet very little is known about how stressors on planes increase their risk of…
Category: Horse Health
Top tips for preventing equine ulcers
Feeding a species-appropriate diet and taking steps to reduce your horse’s stress can lower his chance of developing a gastric ulcer. Have you ever heard…
A species-appropriate approach to equine gut disease
Making sure your horse has a more species-appropriate lifestyle can decrease her risk of developing equine gut disease. Equine gut disease has reached epidemic proportions…
How pour-in pads can prevent and aid hoof issues
Looking for some extra hoof protection for your barefoot horse? Here’s how pour-in pads can help prevent and treat common hoof issues. As glove provides…
Calendula for horses
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a beautiful yellow flower that can benefit your horse’s skin health! Often confused with the regular marigolds you see in people’s…
Practical ways to extend your horse’s lifespan
Improve your horse’s well-being and longevity with this helpful health advice. No matter how long you’ve had your horse, the two of you have a…
How time off from riding can affect saddle fit
If you’ve taken some time off from riding, be sure to reassess the fit of your horse’s saddle before climbing back into it! Our lives,…
The vicious cycle of stress and illness in horses: how chromium can help
Just like in humans, prolonged stress can lead to illness in horses. Let’s take a look at how supplementing with chromium can minimize the negative…
The benefits of heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) in horse barns
Heat recovery ventilators are an efficient way to exchange stale barn air during the winter months without letting the cold in! Maintaining a healthy, comfortable…
12 things to consider when buying quality hoof boots
This checklist will help you make the right decision when shopping for quality hoof boots for your equine companion. While there are many reasons to…
Use Tui Na to combat the effects of damp winter weather on your horse
Cold, damp weather is inevitable in some parts of North America – but cold, damp horses don’t have to be! Keep your equine companions warm…
Study explores risk factors of colic
A new study reveals that horses with colic that originates in the small intestine have a much lower survival rate. A recent retrospective study published…
