How to shed self-doubt and find more joy in riding
Horseback riding is an enjoyable activity – but it’s easy to get too caught up in what you’re doing wrong. Here’s how to boost your…
Category: Horses
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…
4 tips for introducing dogs to horses
Whether you have a new dog or a new horse, these tips will help you introduce the two animals in a safe, respectful way. Horses…
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,…
Making horses more accessible to marginalized communities
A look at marginalized communities within the equestrian world, and how their growing representation is increasing inclusivity and accessibility. On a crisp autumn morning, when…
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…
How to find a safe and connected position in the saddle
This simple exercise can assist you in connecting and communicating with your horse through your seat instead of the reins. Have you ever wanted to…
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…