Easing back into show training after time off (due to COVID-19)
Are you and your horse feeling a little rusty after taking some time off? These steps will help you ease back into a successful show…
Category: Horses
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…
3 considerations for planning paddock shelters
Paddock shelters come in all shapes and sizes – so how’s a horse caretaker to choose? Consider these three important factors when weighing the options.…
Invitation and reward: a kinder way to train your horse
Take a look at why an “invitation and reward” approach to training is kinder – and more effective – than one that involves pressure and…
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…
Rehabbing a laminitic horse — the natural way
Support your laminitic horse through the healing process with a natural approach — it’s affordable and effective! In the past, a severe case of laminitis…
Nourish your senior horse with acupressure
Performing gentle acupressure sessions on your senior horse can help enhance his spirit, strength, and longevity. The more time that passes, the dearer our senior…
How equine supplements complement forage
Sometimes hay just isn’t enough. Here’s how equine supplements can help horses get the nutrients they need to thrive. The majority of the horse’s digestive…
Horse actors
Ever wonder what horse actors do behind the scenes? Let’s take a closer look at this glamorous equine profession! Whether for a television series, a…
Hands-on methods to improve your horse’s mobility
Try these simple do-it-yourself approaches to enhancing mobility in your equine companion. As specialists in equine performance medicine, we have observed – case after case…
The connection between equine behavior and emotional health
Don’t ignore these common equine behaviors when you see them! More often than not, they indicate an underlying emotional state that can help you better…