Treadmill exercise and your horse
Equine treadmills are increasingly found in therapy centers, research centers, and even some training facilities. Learn how the rehabilitating or conditioning horse could succeed with…
Category: Horse Health
Working with your horse’s lumbar spine
Learn how gently palpating certain areas along your horse’s back can help promote mobility and reduce restriction in her lumbar spine. It’s very common for…
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Does your horse have weepy, crusty eyes? Eyebright might be just the natural fix you’re looking for. Eyebright is a very efficient herb – during…
New bill would ban doping horses on race day
Animal welfare advocates have been calling for federal regulations that ban the dangerous practice of doping horses on race day. This fall, the proposed bill…
10 essential oils blends for your farm
When carefully selected and diluted, essential oil blends can offer numerous benefits to us and our horses. Use these DIY recipes to integrate these healing…
Does your horse really have navicular?
Your horse has been diagnosed with navicular…but could it be something else? Understanding what caudal heel pain looks like will help you determine what’s actually…
Support your horse’s eye health with acupressure
A horse’s vision is paramount to her sense of security. Here’s how regular acupressure sessions to enhance liver function can also support her eye health.…
Understanding your horse’s eyes and ears
This in-depth guide will help you gain a better understanding of how your horse’s eyes and ears work, and what you can do to keep…
An easy and effective solution for managing thin hoof soles
How to identify thin hoof soles on a horse, and why pour-in pads are a solution worth trying. Being aware of a horse’s sole thickness…
Why Rover’s Pet has become a trusted name in CBD for dogs, cats and horses
Rover’s Pet has become known by animal caretakers as one of the most trusted CBD brands in the industry. Here’s why. These days, more and…
New stem cell research may help repair cartilage in horses
Using a process called cryopreservation, researchers are working on a new stem cell treatment for localized cartilage defects in horses. Cartilage defects are a common…
Contagious diseases – how to protect your horse
A look at the most common contagious diseases that can affect horses, and what you can do to reduce your equine companion’s risk. Given the…
